Whitepaper: Qualitative Analysis of Power Distribution Configurations for Data Centers

Many different power distribution configurations exist today that can be used to power a data center.  Each of these configurations has its own advantages and disadvantages that can have a major impact on all aspects of the facility.  This paper discusses the qualitative differences between seven possible configurations that can either be found in the United States or Canada today, or could be used in the future.

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Whitepaper: The Green Grid Opportunity

The Green Grid examines why it is so important to define and propagate the best energy efficiency practices in datacenter operation, construction and design. In this paper, The Green Grid has identified both short-term and long-term objectives to increase the energy efficiency of datacenters and IT infrastructure equipment.

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Whitepaper: Guidelines for Energy Efficient Data Centers

The Green Grid provides a framework for improving the efficiency of both new and existing data centers. The nature of data center energy consumption is reviewed and best practices are suggested that can significantly impact operational efficiencies.

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Whitepaper: The Green Grid Metrics: Describing Data Center Power Efficiency

The Green Grid explains the use of the Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) metric, along with its reciprocal the Data Center Efficiency (DCE) metric. These metrics are designed to allow a data center operator to relatively quickly estimate the energy efficiency of their data center, as well as to quantify how the data center stacks up against its peers.

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Whitepaper: IBM The green data center

More than social responsibility: a foundation for growth, economic gain and operating stability

The message is clear: Energy costs are rising, supply is limited, the data center infrastructure is being taxed, and its ability to meet business demands is at stake. CIOs who want to solve these problems will need to focus on data center innovation. Fortunately, green strategies and technologies exist today to help optimize space, power, cooling and resiliency while improving operational management and reducing costs—at the same time, helping to position companies for growth and enabling CIOs to meet expanding business needs.

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