Power Consumption
Let us now check on just how much power the QNAP TVS-472XT needs in sleep, idle, and during heavy throughput.
We use a GW Instek GPM-8212 power analyzer for all our power consumption measurements.
Sleep, Idle and Load Power Consumption Comparison
Power Consumption in Standby Mode
Vampire power, or phantom load, is the amount of power a device consumes when it is switched off but still plugged into the power grid. According to the ErP Lot 6 2013 directive, vampire power should be below 0.5 W.
Power Consumption Comparison Graphs