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===== Virtual Plots ===== | ===== Virtual Plots ===== | ||
- | Although k-32 is by far the [[https:// | + | Although k-32 is by far the [[https:// |
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This means that any HDD using this method is accessed only ~18 (9216/512) times per day with the current plot filter. This allows us to put HDDs into standby_z (spin-down) or idle_c (reduce rpm), saving 80% and 50% respectively compared to drives filled with only C0 k-32s. | This means that any HDD using this method is accessed only ~18 (9216/512) times per day with the current plot filter. This allows us to put HDDs into standby_z (spin-down) or idle_c (reduce rpm), saving 80% and 50% respectively compared to drives filled with only C0 k-32s. | ||
- | 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 or so requiring disk io. The disk will not be able to sleep. If, however, you have a single plotID per disk, your disk will only have to wake once every 80 minutes. It can sleep the rest of the time, which is much more power efficient. | 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 or so requiring disk io. The disk will not be able to sleep. If, however, you have a single plotID per disk, your disk will only have to wake once every 80 minutes. It can sleep the rest of the time, which is much more power efficient. | ||
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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. |
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