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Spindown hdd power consumption
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 12:48 am
by evlo
What is power consumption of hdd that has spun down?
Re: Spundonw hdd power consumption
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 6:48 am
by Vicotnik
In my experience it's 1-2W, perhaps a little less.
Re: Spindown hdd power consumption
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 6:52 am
by evlo
And is there some difference between spindown and idle?
Re: Spindown hdd power consumption
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 7:09 am
by Vicotnik
Yes, idle means spinning but no activity, so the heads are not moving.