A method of managing power used by a recording medium is disclosed. The recording medium receives a maximum current value and limits its operation to consume up to the maximum current value during a given storage operation. The recording medium may comprise a storage module coupled to a controller. The controller in the recording medium may receive the maximum current value and limit the operation of the recording medium to the maximum current value.

 
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