Low power linux home server

[JohnnyBeGood]

Hi all,


I would like to build low power Linux server and install Ubuntu on it.
Primary purpose on it to learn about Linux and second one is to store my home Hikvison IP-Camera surveillance footage there and also use for personal picture/video backup.
Now I have small Acer Aspire Revo AR1600 that has 250GB hard drive and runs Elastix on it. Using samba I have allocated only 50GB and as it fills up it deletes older footage automatically.


My goal is to buy NAS rated HD and have bigger storage capabilities.
I did lots of research online and closest and most recent article that I came across is this one
https://anteru.net/2015/01/19/2678/
I like everything about setup but on last page https://anteru.net/2015/01/25/2724/ it lists that power consumption is 28-29W? I think that's a lot for setup build in 2015, am I wrong?


Any suggestions or recommendations will be greatly appreciated!

 

[ruppmeister]

That does seem just a pinch on the high side if the system is just at idle - but does look like it will meet the requirements for the Energy Star guidelines if my math is right. It needs to idle below 40W to meet this guide, so it is under that.

To give you an idea of what IS possible though, Mac Mini's do a LOT better managing the power use coming in at only 6W idle - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201897

In the end it's your call if you are willing to pay for the electricity though.

 

[JohnnyBeGood]

Thanks for the reply and links.
Since I want to build my own and install Ubuntu, Mac is not something I would want go with.

Power consumption is my concern but on top of that I would like to keep heat down as well. This particular motherboard has Intel Atom CPU so it shouldn't generate lot if any heat. Mostly it be coming from power supply. I might look for fanless PSU.

Just wanted to see if others have found other guides for DYI low power systems.


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