As well, I know that the Power Chute software usually tells you what the computer(s) connected to it are drawing.
John W. Cook Systems Administrator Partnership For Strong Families 315 SE 2nd Ave Gainesville, Fl 32601 Office (352) 393-2741 x320 Cell (352) 215-6944 Fax (352) 393-2746 MCSE, MCTS, MCP+I,CompTIA A+, N+ -----Original Message----- From: Reimer, Mark [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 4:13 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Wattage Calculation Ralph, APC has a good article on Watts and Volt Amps (apparently not the same). They also have wattage for many breeds of servers. I don't have the links right handy, but I think you'll find them. Mark -----Original Message----- From: Micheal Espinola Jr [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 2:10 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Wattage Calculation As I understand it, and I could be wrong (as well as using incorrect terminology), but I beleive what you have calculated is the maximum possible draw in watts that could come from your system - but thats not the same as the normal operational draw. Many systems do not have a PSU that compensates for the maximum draw. On Wed, Oct 15, 2008 at 4:03 PM, Ralph Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Can anyone help me out and educate me on something? > > > > We are having some work done, and I was asked if I could supply the total > wattage for all the equipment in our server room. > > > > I thought I could use the specs from the tag on each item, take the total > number of amps, and multiply by 110 to get watts. > > > > What is throwing me off is that if I look one of our typical desktop PCs it > is 6.3 A at 110 volts, so it would be 693 watts. The power supply is 300W > max, so something seems to be wrong with my thinking. > > > > What would be the correct way to do this? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Ralph > > Confidentiality Notice: > > ****************** > > This communication, including any attachments, may contain confidential > information and is intended only for the individual or entity to whom it is > addressed. Any review, dissemination, or copying of this communication by > anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are > not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email, delete > and destroy all copies of the original message. > > > > -- ME2 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: The information transmitted, or contained or attached to or with this Notice is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain Protected Health Information (PHI), confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, transmission, dissemination, or other use of, and taking any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient without the express written consent of the sender are prohibited. This information may be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and other Federal and Florida laws. Improper or unauthorized use or disclosure of this information could result in civil and/or criminal penalties. Consider the environment. Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
