Where to get started when trying to make the data center more energy efficient

Research IT solutions
Energy Star pointed out that there are plenty of technology-aided strategies that IT teams can utilize in an effort to lower energy consumption. The process of server virtualization, for instance, allows your IT teams to deactivate and decommission unused physical servers. This strategy is even more effective when virtualization happens on the cloud. Energy Star also recommended that IT teams take the time to investigate and purchase more efficient servers and PDUs as replacement components.

Adjust airflow accordingly
Along with IT oriented solutions, structural and organizational changes can be made in order to improve a data facility's operating efficiency. Adjustments to rack layout to manage hot and cold flow is a well-known strategy, but one that performs even better when combined with energy-monitoring tools and other efforts to make data centers more green. The same data can be used to calibrate fan speeds and refine airflow management in the data center as well.

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