[Info-vax] GS1280 wants a home

[Michael Moroney]

JF Mezei <jfmezei.spamnot at vaxination.ca> writes:

>Paul Sture wrote:

>> Do you realize how much power one of these needs?


>How much power do one of these needs ? Can one turn off CPUs (via
>software) to reduce power consumption and heat generation ?

>Or did DEC/HP design thsoe without any consideration for energy efficiency ?

You gotta be kidding.  If you have to ask such things, you can't afford
the power bill.

But for giggles, HP's website mentions a Model 16 uses 3700 W typical, max
7110 W. It uses 3 phase power, but some 3 phase computer power supplies
(not all)  can be hacked to run off the 120/240V single phase in a house
-- if it has the amps.  David T. measured 17 amps, and assuming he plugged
his into a standard (for commercial buildings) 120/208V 3 phase system,
that's 6120 watts.  At 10 cents/kwh, that's cost about $14.69 per day to
run, not counting A/C or peripherals.  Your electric rates are probably
higher.