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2A enough for B3 POE splitter?

Posted: 24 Dec 2019, 07:10
by loki_val
I'm considering getting a GAT-12v25w 802.3at POE->12V splitter to power my B3.
Has anyone tried if 2A is enough to power it (default powerbrick is 3A)?

Re: 2A enough for B3 POE splitter?

Posted: 24 Dec 2019, 12:16
by Puma
Hi,

Normal operation B3 draws about 0,9 - 1 (A) (under disk usage) WD Green 1T.
So I think 2 A will be OK but to be sure you need to measure the power up current. (spinning up hdd will draw more than 1 A...)
Is the converter stable enough including the POE switch?
I think a normal power supply will be more reliable.
If all you data is on the B3....

Puma

Re: 2A enough for B3 POE splitter?

Posted: 02 Jan 2020, 15:09
by loki_val
The plan is to put a SSD in it when this happens, so I think it will work out.
Thanks for your help!

Re: 2A enough for B3 POE splitter?

Posted: 29 Apr 2020, 03:35
by stasheck
Have you tried this already?