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Q: Does a NAS consume a lot of power?

2023-09-01


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The power consumption of a NAS varies by model and usage. However, generally speaking, the power consumption of a NAS is not too high and is much lower than that of a traditional desktop computer or server. When a NAS is in operation, the main power consuming parts are the hard disks and the CPU, most NAS CPUs are low-power, while the power consumption of the hard disks depends on the specifications and number of the disks themselves.
To minimize the power consumption of a NAS, you can set the sleep mode to allow the NAS to go to sleep after a certain period of inactivity, thus saving energy. Some NASes also offer power management features that can automatically turn them on and off at specific times to further reduce power consumption.

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