*Unused Servers Survey Results Analysis</h1> <article> <h1>*Unused Servers Survey Results Analysis</h1> <p>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT</p> <p>In December 2009, The Green Grid conducted a brief survey to learn more about the number and nature of unused servers currently running in data centers. Results showed that only one-fifth of data center operators attempt to identify unused servers as part of their regular day-to-day operations. Those respondents who do look have an average of 10 percent unused servers in their data centers. Knowing whether servers are being well-used for productive work, and turning off those that are not, will help data centers be more energy efficient, reduce redundant infrastructure, and avoid unnecessary spending and environmental impact.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Recommendations For Measuring and Reporting Overall Data Center Efficiency</h1> <p>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT</p> <p>The purpose of this document is to provide recommendations on measuring and publishing values for PUE at dedicated data center facilities. These recommendations represent the collective work of a task force representing 7x24 Exchange, ASHRAE, The Green Grid, Silicon Valley Leadership Group, U.S. Department of Energy Save Energy Now Program, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR Program, United States Green Building Council, and Uptime Institute.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Birds of a Feather Requirements Gathering Report</h1> <p>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT</p> <p>The Data Collection & Analysis (DC&A) workgroup conducted an end-user “Birds-of-a-Feather” session at the 2008 Technical Committee Face-to-Face in Seattle, Washington. It was felt that this was a great opportunity to get a pulse on end-user actions and issues relative to energy efficiency and it was desired to replicate the session in 2009. The objective of this paper is to formally document and communicate the findings of the requirements gathering session. <br /></p> </article> <article> <h1>Impact of Virtualization on Data Center Physical Infrastructure - WP #27</h1> <p>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT</p> <p>Data center virtualization, which includes storage, desktop, and server virtualization, reduces overall IT equipment electrical load through consolidation of systems. The resulting energy savings can be further maximized if IT or facilities managers adjust the power and cooling infrastructure to accommodate the reduced loads.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Energy Measurement Survey Results Analysis - WP #26</h1> <p>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT</p> <p>In February 2009, The Green Grid conducted an online survey to better understand how data centers are measuring energy usage, the challenges they encounter, and the actions they take when they learn more about their energy efficiency.</p> </article> </main></body></html>