Power Requirements
Power usage for the SL150 depends on the components installed.
| Component | Idle (W) | Steady State Maximum (W) |
|---|---|---|
|
Base module (one power supply) |
35 |
38 |
|
Expansion module (no power supplies or drives) |
1 |
1 |
|
Tape Drive |
9 |
29.5 |
|
Additional Power Supply |
6 |
6 |
For volt-amp (VA) measurements, add 2 percent to the Watt value.
For Btu/hr, multiply the total wattage number by 3.414.
Refer to the power calculator at:
A minimum library configuration has a total idle power of 44 W (150 Btu/hr) and a steady state maximum of 67.5 W (230 Btu/hr).
A ten module library with 20 tape drives and 20 power supplies has a total idle power of 338 W (1154 Btu/hr) and a steady state maximum of 751 W (2564 Btu/hr).