Hello.
I'm trying to build a (reasonably) low power NAS for home use utilizing a Fujitso Futro S920 (AMD G415GA, 4GB, PCIe 2.0x4, Debian 12).
I used a Dell Perc H310 (cross-flashed to IT-mode) and my idle(!) power consumption measured from the wall jumped from 6-7 Watt to 14-16. Heat spreader on the H310 got really hot. (could not touch it anymore, so >60°C)
To emphasize: This is all idle, no drives connected.
In general the setup works. The connected drives are recognized. Transfer speeds are OK-ish.
But... I wonder:
- Is this normal? Can anyone confirm the power consumption of these (or similar) controllers?
- Are there other other HBA SAS Controllers out there that consume less power? Perhaps native IT-mode without a cpu for raid?
- Would I be better off with an ASMedia Sata Controller?
Would really appreciate any input on these issues.
Thanks in advance.
Andi
I'm trying to build a (reasonably) low power NAS for home use utilizing a Fujitso Futro S920 (AMD G415GA, 4GB, PCIe 2.0x4, Debian 12).
I used a Dell Perc H310 (cross-flashed to IT-mode) and my idle(!) power consumption measured from the wall jumped from 6-7 Watt to 14-16. Heat spreader on the H310 got really hot. (could not touch it anymore, so >60°C)
To emphasize: This is all idle, no drives connected.
In general the setup works. The connected drives are recognized. Transfer speeds are OK-ish.
But... I wonder:
- Is this normal? Can anyone confirm the power consumption of these (or similar) controllers?
- Are there other other HBA SAS Controllers out there that consume less power? Perhaps native IT-mode without a cpu for raid?
- Would I be better off with an ASMedia Sata Controller?
Would really appreciate any input on these issues.
Thanks in advance.
Andi