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- | Although k-32 is by far the [[https:// | + | Although k-32 is by far the [[https:// |
- | | Drive Size | + | | Drive Capacity |
| 5TB | 35,37 | 4655.82 | | 5TB | 35,37 | 4655.82 | ||
| 8TB | 32, | | 8TB | 32, | ||
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The Virtual Plot method tries to enhance these cost savings to the fullest, by leveraging the fact that both the plotID seed and the k-size are an input in the deterministic proof-construction of the plot format. This way, a single drive can host a variety of multiple (strictly) different k-sizes that share a single plotID, which is consulted by the plot-filter as if it were a single (hence, “virtual”) | The Virtual Plot method tries to enhance these cost savings to the fullest, by leveraging the fact that both the plotID seed and the k-size are an input in the deterministic proof-construction of the plot format. This way, a single drive can host a variety of multiple (strictly) different k-sizes that share a single plotID, which is consulted by the plot-filter as if it were a single (hence, “virtual”) | ||
- | This means that any HDD using this matter | + | This means that any HDD using this method |
- | Whenever a signage point arrives, | + | Whenever a signage point arrives, |
- | This means that if you have an 18TB drive filled with 165 k-32s, you have 165 different plotIDs per disk and you'll have a plot passing every 30 seconds | + | This means that if you have an 18TB drive filled with 165 k-32s, you have 165 different plotIDs per disk and you'll have a plot passing every 30 seconds |
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- | Note that standby_z leads to increased wear on spin-up. Most HDDs are rated at a limit of 50k spin-ups, so with 18 start/stop cycles a day (plot-filter 512) that would constitute | + | Note that standby_z leads to increased wear on spin-up. Most HDDs are rated at a limit of 50k spin-ups, so with 18 start/stop cycles a day (plot-filter 512) that shoud last ~7,6 years and with 36 start/stop cycles (plot-filter 256) one would hit the limit in ~3,8 years. |
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The virtual plot method may still be considered by a diverse set of farmers. | The virtual plot method may still be considered by a diverse set of farmers. | ||
+ | It offers an alternative to the direction of compressed plots by using less, rather than more electricity. | ||
A good fit would be with farmers on small drives, with high electricity prices. | A good fit would be with farmers on small drives, with high electricity prices. | ||
But it also allows for more complex methods, such as using idle_c during winter, while switching to standby_z in summer to reduce electricity used for AC. | But it also allows for more complex methods, such as using idle_c during winter, while switching to standby_z in summer to reduce electricity used for AC. | ||
Admittedly, the plotting requirements make this method prohibitive to many. | Admittedly, the plotting requirements make this method prohibitive to many. | ||
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It is in recognition of the large variety of farmers that we try to bring attention to this method. | It is in recognition of the large variety of farmers that we try to bring attention to this method. | ||
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