diff --git a/docs/helios64/hardware.md b/docs/helios64/hardware.md index 072b4f5..606aa94 100644 --- a/docs/helios64/hardware.md +++ b/docs/helios64/hardware.md @@ -51,6 +51,45 @@ This block diagram is cited from the RK3399 website documentation. [1](http://op | SW2 | [Recovery Button](/helios64/button/#recovery-button) | Push Button | Recovery Button | | SW3 | [Reset Button](/helios64/button/#reset-button) | Push Button | Reset Button | -## Power Management +## Power Consumption -Coming Soon. +**Board only** + +| State | DC measured
power consumption | AC calculated
power consumption | Remarks | +|---|---|---|---| +| Idle | 5.4 W | 6.2 W | | +| CPU Load | 10.8 W | 12.4 W | stress-ng (all cores) | + +**Full Kit (with 5x HDDs)** + +| State | DC measured
power consumption | AC calculated
power consumption | Remarks | +|---|---|---|---| +| Idle | 25.2 W | 29 W | | +| CPU Load | 31.2 W | 35.9 W | stress-ng (all cores) | +| HDD Read | 36 W | 41.4 W | dd read (no caching) from RAID6 array| +| HDD Write | 34.8 W | 40 W | dd write (no caching) to RAID6 array | +| Network Access | 33.6 W | 38.6 W | HTTP download from RAID6 array | +| Stress Test | 40.8 W | 47 W | stress-ng (all cores) + fio (all disks) + iperf | + +!!! note + Measures were done using a Current Clamp Meter on the Helios64 12V DC input. AC Power consumption is calculated based on a AC/DC conversion efficiency of 85%. + + * Meter tool : Extech 380942 - 30A True RMS AC/DC Mini Clamp + * AC/DC Adapter : 12V 10A (efficiency : 85%) + * HDD: 5x Toshiba P300 1TB (HDWD110) configured as RAID6 + * Network : Connected at 2500Mb/s + * Fan : Medium speed (PWM 100) + * Battery : Charge status 100% + * OS: Armbian Ubuntu (Bionic) Linux 4.4.213-rk3399 + + **Power consumption depends a lot on the HDDs brand and model used.** + + +## HDD Recommendation + +We recommend HDD which are designed for NAS (Network Attached Storage). Those NAS HDD are specially conceived for reliable 24/7 operation and offers lower power consumption and dissipation, less vibration and noise, and finally better warranty. We recommend the following brands / families : + +* **Western Digital** : WD Red NAS +* **Seagate** : IronWolf NAS +* **HGST** : Deskstar NAS +* **Toshiba** : NAS N300