From 769439ef5f09e32263d93591668136c98836036a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sheogorath <sheogorath@shivering-isles.com> Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2022 02:55:04 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] docs(hardware): Add section about power usage --- docs/src/hardware/nas.md | 4 ++++ docs/src/hardware/node.md | 4 ++++ 2 files changed, 8 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/src/hardware/nas.md b/docs/src/hardware/nas.md index 487313cb9..bacc216c0 100644 --- a/docs/src/hardware/nas.md +++ b/docs/src/hardware/nas.md @@ -20,3 +20,7 @@ To install the additional parts, you'll have to open up the chassis. Then instal <iframe width="100%" height="762" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/4LS7gbIB064" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> Further, in order to install TrueNAS, I recommend to remove the pre-installed USB drive from Terramaster installed on the inner side, that contains the Terramaster OS, unplug it and store it, in case you want to send back the device. + +## Power usage + +In my tests with no, but just test workload, the average power usage of this NAS was 31W idle using TrueNAS Core, with peaks during usage to up to 39W when having disk activity. During boot up there were some further peaks, I didn't record any further. There is a "natural" boundary of 90w due to the included power supply. diff --git a/docs/src/hardware/node.md b/docs/src/hardware/node.md index bffe86516..d3a39b773 100644 --- a/docs/src/hardware/node.md +++ b/docs/src/hardware/node.md @@ -17,3 +17,7 @@ In order to setup the device, install the additional RAM in the underside of the <iframe width="100%" height="762" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/M1EL8yYe_0s?start=292" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> [Hardware Maintaince Guide](https://download.lenovo.com/pccbbs/thinkcentre_pdf/m75q_gen2_hmm.pdf) + +## Power usage + +In my usage of these machines, my tests resulted in a power-usage of 15W on average, however, they can peak notably higher, when full performance is required. Given they run on a 65W power supply, there is this "natural" limit. -- GitLab