Optimizing facility operation in high density
data center environments
technology brief
Abstract
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Introduction
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Assessing facility requirements
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Using sizing tools to understand server and facility requirements
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Data center assessment
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Component power and cooling
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Processor power and cooling
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Processor P-state
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P-state management
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Efficient practices for servers and enclosures
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Understanding server power utilization and heat generation
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Greater density with multi-core processors
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Blade enclosures with integrated cooling hardware
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Onboard thermal sensors and temperature management
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Pooled power
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High-line power efficiency
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Power management and reporting of individual servers
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Server virtualization using virtual machine technology
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Efficient practices at the rack level
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Rack configuration tools
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Methods for calculating power supply requirements
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Power protection and management
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Rack based power distribution
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High-efficiency power supplies
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Understanding Internal airflow
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Liquid cooled racks
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Efficient practices for facility-level power and cooling
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Power management and reporting
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Comprehensive management applications
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Power Capping
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Airflow distribution for high-density data centers
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Raised floors
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Air supply plenum
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Ceiling return air plenum
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Dual supply air plenums
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Perforated tiles
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Rack geometry
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Cooling footprint
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Hot and cold aisle spacing
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Row configuration
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