M4 Pro Mini hotter when external drives connected

[Astrohunter]

Hi,

I've noticed that since I've connected 3 external SSDs, my Mac is warmth to the touch even when it's idle.
My drives are quite hot too.

Is this because my Mini has to power on the drives? Is that normal?

Thanks

 

[Bigwaff]

Is this because my Mini has to power on the drives? Is that normal?

Most likely. What are the power draw specs of the external SSD enclosures?

 

[Astrohunter]

Most likely. What are the power draw specs of the external SSD enclosures?

Don't know, couldn't find any info, and both are Acasis but slightly different models.


Also have some cheap one for TM only.