Device Power Report & Estimated Runtime on APC BV1000I-MSX UPS.md

🔌 Device Power Report & Estimated Runtime on APC BV1000I-MSX UPS

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🧠 1. Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (x4 units)

• Power Adapter: 5.1V / 3A USB-C per Pi
• Max Power per Pi: ~15.3W
• Typical Power per Pi: ~8W (moderate use)
• Combined Typical Load (4 Pis): ~32W
• Combined Max Load (4 Pis): ~61W

Estimated UPS Runtime:

Load	Runtime
32W	~1.9–2.1 hrs
60W	~55–65 mins

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🖥️ 2. Lenovo ThinkCentre M910Q Tiny (i7-6700T)

• TDP of CPU: 35W
• System Power (typical): 35–55W
• System Power (max): Up to 65–70W (peak)

Estimated UPS Runtime:

Load	Runtime
40W	~1.5–1.8 hrs
65W	~50–55 mins

🖥️ If both Lenovo M910Q units are running:

• Typical Load: ~80–100W
• Max Load: ~130–140W

Combined Estimated Runtime:

Load	Runtime
80W	~45–55 mins
100W	~30–40 mins

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🔐 3. RiftRaven Micro Firewall Appliance

• Reported Typical Load: ~10–12W
• Max Estimate: ~15W
• Power Adapter: 12V 2A (24W headroom)

Estimated UPS Runtime:

Load	Runtime
12W	~3–4 hrs
15W	~2.5–3 hrs

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🔗 4. 8-Port 2.5G Ethernet Switch (Non-PoE, Unmanaged)

• Max Rated: 120W (likely theoretical max)
• Typical Real Load: 15–25W

Estimated UPS Runtime:

Load	Runtime
15W	~2.5–3 hrs
25W	~1.5–2 hrs

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🧮 Combined Estimated Runtime Scenarios

🧪 Scenario A – Light Load

• 4x Pi 4s (32W)
• 1x Firewall (12W)
• 1x Switch (15W)
• Total: ~59W

Estimated Runtime: ~55–70 minutes

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🧪 Scenario B – Full System Load

• 4x Pi 4s (60W)
• 2x Lenovo M910Q (130W)
• 1x Firewall (15W)
• 1x Switch (25W)
• Total: ~230W

Estimated Runtime: ~15–20 minutes

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🧪 Scenario C – Minimal Setup (Firewall + Switch)

• 1x Firewall (12W)
• 1x Switch (15W)
• Total: 27W

Estimated Runtime: ~2–2.5 hours