I wonder if my system is good or bad. My server needs 0.1kWh.

  • @pathief
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    320 hours ago

    Is there a (Linux) command I can run to check my power consumption?

    • @computergeek125
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      17 hours ago

      If you have a server with out-of-band/lights-out management such as iDRAC (Dell), iLO (HPe), IPMI (generic, Supermicro, and others) or equivalent, those can measure the server’s power draw at both PSUs and total.

    • @modus
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      719 hours ago

      Get a Kill-a-Watt meter.

      • Dremor
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        19 hours ago

        Or smart sockets. I got multiple of them (ZigBee ones), they are precise enough for most uses.

    • @bitwaba
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      218 hours ago

      If you have a laptop/something that runs off a battery, upower