Karl R. Balsmeier wrote: > Hi, > > Running a bunch of CentOS servers on 2U supermicro equipment, usually with > 8 drives on Adaptec SmartRAID V or LSI Megaraid. > > In designing a rack in a data center, the question arises as to how to > measure the amperage the server uses, prior to investing in power drops > that actually do that for you, even remotely, for about $260.00-300USD per > unit. This number is the important one these days in determining > rack/datacenter design. > I use the Radio Shack Amp meter. It has an inductance jaw that you put over ONE wire to the device. This means you need a place on the circuit that separates the hot and neutral wires. I have a special rig: Mail plug - separate wires - Female receptacle. Of course I have to unplug the device, put this rig in, test, then put things back.