Babatunde Akinkuolie
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29 October 2024
- Last edited 02 January 2025
The Pegasus32 is designed to supply 85 Watts of charging power to connected devices, even when the host system is shut down or in sleep mode.
Because of this design:
- The power supply fan remains on to provide adequate cooling while delivering power.
- The main fan and hard drives are turned off to minimize noise during these states.
Eliminating Power Supply Fan Noise
Method 1: Shut Down Pegasus32 via the Power Button
- Eject the Volume:
- Before shutting down, eject the Pegasus32 volume properly from your system.
- Hold Power Button:
- Press and hold the power button for about 6 seconds (located on the front panel).
- Shutdown Complete:
- The Pegasus32 will power off completely and the fan noise will stop.
- Power On Again:
- To turn it back on, hold the power button for 6 seconds.
Method 2: Disconnect the Thunderbolt Cable
- Eject the Volume:
- Eject the Pegasus32 volume before unplugging any cables.
- Unplug Thunderbolt Cable:
- Disconnect the Thunderbolt cable either from the Pegasus32 or your computer.
- Fan Noise Stops:
- The Pegasus32 will stop supplying power, and the fan noise will stop.
- Reconnect Thunderbolt Cable:
- Reconnect the Thunderbolt cable when ready to use again.
Important Notes:
- Always eject the volume before disconnecting the Thunderbolt cable to prevent data loss.
- When using the power button shutdown, the Pegasus32 must be manually powered back on with the button—it won't automatically turn on when the system restarts.
- The power supply fan only operates in charging mode to prevent overheating, ensuring safe power delivery to your devices.