DC power in the data center

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Chapter 2: Data center power management

DC power in the data center

Is traditional AC power on the way out? DC can be cheaper to run, but are data centers ready to adopt it? These articles discuss the AC/DC debate and what might be the future of data center power.

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  • DC power worries data center planner

    14 Dec 2006

    Article -  United Air Lines is considering using DC power for its new data center in Denver, which is being used to consolidate disaster recovery operations. But not everything is hunky-dory.

  • Study predicts 20% savings for DC-powered data centers

    21 Jun 2006

    Article -  The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has started a demonstration project comparing the use of AC to DC power in the data center.

  • DC power sparks interest

    05 May 2005

    Article -  Direct current power can offer data center managers the freedom to pack servers as tightly as they can fit them. But the approach can take specialized equipment and expertise.

  • DC power pays off for online ad company

    10 Jan 2006

    Article -  DC-powered servers are helping an online ad company make the most of a quickly expanding IT infrastructure.