How do I determine how much power is needed in a cabinet?
How do I determine how much power is needed in a cabinet?
Perform the following for a quick estimate of the power needed in a cabinet: Add the power ratings in Watts from the nameplate labels of the equipment you want to put in the cabinet. [Sometimes, the labels indicate Amps instead of Watts. In this case, multiply Voltage and Current values to get an approximate value for power.] Example: 30 servers each using 300 Watts= 30 x 300 = 9,000 Watts or 9kW.
