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How much power does a 7200 RPM drive needs?

April 26, 2017drive Needs power RPM

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How much power does a 7200 RPM drive needs?

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A 7200 RPM drive consumes about 10-20Watts, mostly from the 12V rail. A 5400 RPM drive consumes less. Please refer to the manufacturer product spec for detailed power consumption charts. If you plan on using multiple 3.5″ drives, please use the PW-120/200 power supplies. 1.1.