Power Consumption
Let us now check on just how much power the DS923+ needs in idle, and during heavy throughput. I use a GW Instek GPM-8213 power analyzer for all power consumption measurements.
Idle and Load
Power Consumption in Standby Mode - Comparison Graphs
Vampire power, or phantom load, is the amount of energy a device consumes when 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.
Vampire power is below 0.5 W with ErP enabled.
Power Consumption in Idle and Load - Comparison Graphs