This document discusses how virtualization can provide the foundation for a green IT business case in a data center. It summarizes trends in server and desktop virtualization adoption. It also discusses challenges related to power usage and cooling in data centers. The document then models how virtualization can reduce capital and operational costs through lower hardware, power, and cooling needs. It shows how these savings can provide a strong ROI, especially as virtualization maturity increases. It concludes that virtualization is a key way to reduce energy usage and improve sustainability in a data center.
There are many factors in the data center that are driving the new data center design considerations. This slideshare discusses several of the trends in the data center and covers several solutions to implement.
The breadth of information provided by DCIM enables Data Center Managers to impart intelligence cross-departmentally and directly to the desk of executives. Learn how a DCIM solution can be leveraged for optimal understanding of the data centers current state and projected needs in terms of cost. This webinar will provide a high-level view of DCIM's value and is intended for any person involved in making decisions in the data center.
An exploration of the benefits and limitations of the popular Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) metric, for gauging datacenter efficiency.
How to avoid the pitfalls inherent in the definition of PUE; and some suggested means by which the PUE concept can be enhanced in real-world applications.
CORPORATE PLUG: For more information about how Raritan helps solve this problem, I encourage you to see: http://www.raritan.com/resources/screenshots/power-iq/
Real-time monitoring provides unprecedented visibility into power and cooling infrastructure. Through the technology, data center professionals can baseline energy use, diagnose inefficiencies, and take corrective actions to improve performance and cut costs.
To view the recorded webinar, which includes a demonstration of a Real-Time Monitoring solution, please visit http://www.42u.com/webinars/Real-Time-Measurement-Webinar/playback.htm
There are many factors in the data center that are driving the new data center design considerations. This slideshare discusses several of the trends in the data center and covers several solutions to implement.
The breadth of information provided by DCIM enables Data Center Managers to impart intelligence cross-departmentally and directly to the desk of executives. Learn how a DCIM solution can be leveraged for optimal understanding of the data centers current state and projected needs in terms of cost. This webinar will provide a high-level view of DCIM's value and is intended for any person involved in making decisions in the data center.
An exploration of the benefits and limitations of the popular Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) metric, for gauging datacenter efficiency.
How to avoid the pitfalls inherent in the definition of PUE; and some suggested means by which the PUE concept can be enhanced in real-world applications.
CORPORATE PLUG: For more information about how Raritan helps solve this problem, I encourage you to see: http://www.raritan.com/resources/screenshots/power-iq/
Real-time monitoring provides unprecedented visibility into power and cooling infrastructure. Through the technology, data center professionals can baseline energy use, diagnose inefficiencies, and take corrective actions to improve performance and cut costs.
To view the recorded webinar, which includes a demonstration of a Real-Time Monitoring solution, please visit http://www.42u.com/webinars/Real-Time-Measurement-Webinar/playback.htm
As DCIM emerges into a familiar term, a fortified discipline, a new market of solutions, and by definition 'integrates IT and facilities management', what does 'bridging the departmental gap' really mean? Where are the gaps, where will the synergy be, and what will be done differently with DCIM in the mix? Join Michael Tresh, Director of Product Management and Marketing, as he discusses legacy, current, and future data center infrastructure management.
EatonVirtualization, Connectivity and the Cloud — Trends Driving the Future o...Spiceworks
Power infrastructure is no longer a standalone item in your IT toolkit. Virtualization, connectivity and the cloud are having a profound impact on how power management is being integrated into the IT environment. Join Eaton to learn more about how these trends are shaping the future of power protection.
Jessica Repa, Conservation Marketing Director for Climate Savers Computing Initiative, presented at the Euro Green IT Innovation Center launch in Brussels, Belgium on January 28, 2010 to discuss Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for Sustainable Development.
This presentation was developed to help companies engage employees and partners in energy efficient computing practices. It also serves as a platform to expanding the Climate Savers Computing Initiative through new alliances with interested businesses and organizations.
Get started on the road to energy resource management. Learn how to improve power consumuption and gain visibility into the utilizaton of IT equipment with Viridity's EnergyCenter software.
Forrester New Star Faronics Power Save Webinar Sept 22, 2009jsmithwick0926
Forrester Research, Inc. Analyst and industry expert, Doug Washburn, describes the potential impact of PC power management on your company’s bottom line!
Data Center Optimization with Avocent MergePoint Infrastructure Explorer (AMIE)42U Data Center Solutions
In this presentation 42U and Avocent show how the Avocent AMIE infrastructure software solution can help you optimize your data center.
To view the recorded webinar, which includes a live demo of the software, visit http://www.42u.com/webinars/Avocent-AMIE-Webinar/playback.htm
Summary: Avocent MergePoint Infrastructure Explorer (AMIE) software presents a fresh alternative to familiar tools such as spreadsheets and VISIO diagrams. With real-time visibility, users can model, plan for, and schedule changes to their data center. Coupled with asset management and capacity planning, AMIE takes the guesswork out of data center projects.
Sustainable IT for Energy Management: Approaches, Challenges, and TrendsEdward Curry
An invited talk to the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology on the current state of the art in Sustainable IT for energy management, the challenges, and the emerging trends.
Benchmark the Relative Performance of Your Data CenterAFCOM
The following presentation was given during the 2012 Data Center World conference in Las Vegas, NV by Jay Taylor at Schneider Electric. Learn more about Data Center World at www.datacenterworld.com.
Improved efficiency & reliability for servers using immersion cooling technologyASQ Reliability Division
Data centers have traditionally been high power consumers. In a “green” data center, instead of being air-cooled, servers are submerged in a non-toxic dielectric fluid that is 1200 times more effective at whisking away heat. By using state of the art liquid immersion cooling, the power required to run each server is reduced by up to 50% and the power required to cool a server room is reduced by up to 90%. For perspective, power costs represent from 25-40% of monthly data center operating expenses. Any energy expended other than that to drive the IT Load contributes to inefficiency.
Immersion technology largely eliminates the temperature swings that can lead to processor and electronics failures. Micro-arcing is also eliminated as a concern since there is no dust or oxygen in the oil environment. There is also a potential to further mitigate against tin whisker failures since the bath could break whiskers or coat them to prevent shorts. Risk of failure due to airborne contaminants like dust, debris, and corrosive gases is eliminated. The improved heat dissipation of immersion technology also allows comfortable operation of cutting-edge, higher powered servers. So, an immersion cooled data center draws much less power and consequently has a smaller carbon footprint than conventional data centers.
Preparing a server for immersion is fairly straightforward. Simply remove the fans, replace any thermal paste with foil, and encapsulate the boot disk or use a solid state drive ( SSD). Working on a server is equally straightforward. Pull the server out of the fluid and wait for it to drain. Keep a nearby paper towel for any drips.
As DCIM emerges into a familiar term, a fortified discipline, a new market of solutions, and by definition 'integrates IT and facilities management', what does 'bridging the departmental gap' really mean? Where are the gaps, where will the synergy be, and what will be done differently with DCIM in the mix? Join Michael Tresh, Director of Product Management and Marketing, as he discusses legacy, current, and future data center infrastructure management.
EatonVirtualization, Connectivity and the Cloud — Trends Driving the Future o...Spiceworks
Power infrastructure is no longer a standalone item in your IT toolkit. Virtualization, connectivity and the cloud are having a profound impact on how power management is being integrated into the IT environment. Join Eaton to learn more about how these trends are shaping the future of power protection.
Jessica Repa, Conservation Marketing Director for Climate Savers Computing Initiative, presented at the Euro Green IT Innovation Center launch in Brussels, Belgium on January 28, 2010 to discuss Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for Sustainable Development.
This presentation was developed to help companies engage employees and partners in energy efficient computing practices. It also serves as a platform to expanding the Climate Savers Computing Initiative through new alliances with interested businesses and organizations.
Get started on the road to energy resource management. Learn how to improve power consumuption and gain visibility into the utilizaton of IT equipment with Viridity's EnergyCenter software.
Forrester New Star Faronics Power Save Webinar Sept 22, 2009jsmithwick0926
Forrester Research, Inc. Analyst and industry expert, Doug Washburn, describes the potential impact of PC power management on your company’s bottom line!
Data Center Optimization with Avocent MergePoint Infrastructure Explorer (AMIE)42U Data Center Solutions
In this presentation 42U and Avocent show how the Avocent AMIE infrastructure software solution can help you optimize your data center.
To view the recorded webinar, which includes a live demo of the software, visit http://www.42u.com/webinars/Avocent-AMIE-Webinar/playback.htm
Summary: Avocent MergePoint Infrastructure Explorer (AMIE) software presents a fresh alternative to familiar tools such as spreadsheets and VISIO diagrams. With real-time visibility, users can model, plan for, and schedule changes to their data center. Coupled with asset management and capacity planning, AMIE takes the guesswork out of data center projects.
Sustainable IT for Energy Management: Approaches, Challenges, and TrendsEdward Curry
An invited talk to the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology on the current state of the art in Sustainable IT for energy management, the challenges, and the emerging trends.
Benchmark the Relative Performance of Your Data CenterAFCOM
The following presentation was given during the 2012 Data Center World conference in Las Vegas, NV by Jay Taylor at Schneider Electric. Learn more about Data Center World at www.datacenterworld.com.
Improved efficiency & reliability for servers using immersion cooling technologyASQ Reliability Division
Data centers have traditionally been high power consumers. In a “green” data center, instead of being air-cooled, servers are submerged in a non-toxic dielectric fluid that is 1200 times more effective at whisking away heat. By using state of the art liquid immersion cooling, the power required to run each server is reduced by up to 50% and the power required to cool a server room is reduced by up to 90%. For perspective, power costs represent from 25-40% of monthly data center operating expenses. Any energy expended other than that to drive the IT Load contributes to inefficiency.
Immersion technology largely eliminates the temperature swings that can lead to processor and electronics failures. Micro-arcing is also eliminated as a concern since there is no dust or oxygen in the oil environment. There is also a potential to further mitigate against tin whisker failures since the bath could break whiskers or coat them to prevent shorts. Risk of failure due to airborne contaminants like dust, debris, and corrosive gases is eliminated. The improved heat dissipation of immersion technology also allows comfortable operation of cutting-edge, higher powered servers. So, an immersion cooled data center draws much less power and consequently has a smaller carbon footprint than conventional data centers.
Preparing a server for immersion is fairly straightforward. Simply remove the fans, replace any thermal paste with foil, and encapsulate the boot disk or use a solid state drive ( SSD). Working on a server is equally straightforward. Pull the server out of the fluid and wait for it to drain. Keep a nearby paper towel for any drips.