Data center backup power and power distribution

MUST READ The Price of Power SPECIAL REPORT - Traditionally, the price of power fell was a problem for facilities management. But as both the price and demand for power skyrocket, it's a problem IT can no longer ignore. PG&E invests in data center energy efficiency ARTICLE - Northern California utility PG&E has made headlines by offering rebates for energy efficiency in the data center. The company's programs have become a model for other utilities. Weighing centralized versus modular UPS in the data center EXPERT ANSWER - What is the technology difference between modular and traditional centralized uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)? Can we have a mix of both at different zones in the data center? Right-sizing is the key to energy-efficient data centers INTERVIEW - Energy efficiency - the monkey on every data center manager's back. We spoke to APC's Chief Technical Officer, Neil Rasmussen about energy efficiency strategies in the data center. EPA eyes Energy Star label for servers ARTICLE - The EPA may include servers in its Energy Star program and will study data center energy consumption in the coming months.

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	The value of DC power in data centers still in question SearchDataCenter.com | 15 Feb 2010 ARTICLE - New initiatives among data centers will weigh whether direct current power is more energy efficient -- and worth the risk – than alternating current power.

	Data center 2009 Products of the Year award winners SearchDataCenter.com | 18 Jan 2010 ARTICLE - SearchDataCenter.com's 2009 Products of the Year have been announced in the categories of enterprise systems management, server hardware and data center infrastructure systems.

	Data center flywheel gets thumbs-up from colo provider SearchDataCenter.com | 08 Jan 2010 ARTICLE - To save data center space, Terremark Worldwide, a large data center hoster, uses flywheel- rather than battery-based uninterruptible power supply for a new facility's backup power.

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DATA CENTER BACKUP POWER AND POWER DISTRIBUTION EXPERTS
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	Will a transformerless UPS work for your data center? 06 Mar 2010 TIP - In recent years, the popularity of the transformerless UPS has begun to rival that of transformer-based systems. But which is the better choice for your data center?

	Data center efficiency: Which tactics are worth the cost? 04 Jan 2010 TIP - Which data center energy-efficiency tactics are worth the effort? Which measures do not return on investment? This tip illustrates how much you can save with green IT improvements.

	How will ultra-low sulfur diesel affect data center generator performance? 08 Sep 2009 TIP - While ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel is a boon for the environment, it could negatively affect your data center generator performance and lead to equipment failure.

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	Backup power in a shipping container: Active Power's PowerHouse SearchDataCenter.com | 16 Jun 2009 VIDEO - Active Power demonstrates PowerHouse, its data center backup power product in a shipping container, at the HP Technology Forum in Las Vegas.

	Common data center hurdles: Cooling and power distribution problems SearchDataCenter.com | 28 Oct 2008 VIDEO - A data center manager discusses his primary problems: aging AC units and not-so-green hardware.

	Data center power consumption: Key theme at DCD SearchDataCenter.com | 24 Oct 2008 VIDEO - At Data Center Decisions, keynote speaker Matt Stansberry explained the importance of metrics and benchmarks to reducing power consumption.

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	DC power in the data center: A viable option? Leah Rosin, Site Editor | 05 Mar 2010 FACE-OFF - DC power is being actively investigated for use in the data center, but the alternative to the ubiquitous AC power platform hasn't yet been proven more effective.

	Data Center Library: Enterprise Data Center Design and Methodology SearchDataCenter.com | 21 Nov 2006 BOOKS - A review of Enterprise Data Center Design and Methodology by Sun Microsystems Inc.'s Enterprise Architect Rob Snevely.

	Bob McFarlane: Blogs and more 01 Dec 2005 SPECIAL REPORT - Expert Bob McFarlane recently hosted a blog that tackled the full array of problems that face anyone managing a data center's physical environment. The best of the blog is here.

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WHITE PAPERS

Dell PowerEdge Energy Smart Servers -- The Smart Choice for Optimizing your Data Center Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel | 19 May 2009 WHITE PAPER - Dell's end-to-end approach helps customers worldwide solve their power and cooling challenges and meet the demands of business growth with industry-standard solutions. They offer solutions you can deploy right now, as well as the right mix of tools, partnerships, and services to help you get the most from your existing infrastructure.

	Electrical Efficiency Measurement for Data Centers Published by: APC by Schneider Electric | 29 Apr 2009 WHITE PAPER - This paper explains how data center efficiency can be measured, evaluated, and modeled, including a comparison of the benefits of periodic assessment vs. continuous monitoring.

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	Too darn hot! Data center power and cooling issues and solutions from A to Z - Vendor Webcast VIEW WEBCAST PREMIERED:   19 OCT 2006, 12:00 EDT (16:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   This Webcast gives you an overview of the heat chain and its implications for the data center. Learn how site planning services can help you better understand your environment and use resources more efficiently.

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DEFINITIONS: 1 - 3 of 5

	intelligent power management (IPM) 30 Jun 2008 WORD - Intelligent Power Management (IPM) is a combination of hardware and software that optimizes the distribution and use of electrical power in computer systems and data centers. While the installation of IPM involves up-front ...

	power usage effectiveness (PUE) 01 Apr 2008 WORD - Power usage effectiveness (PUE) is a metric used to determine the energy efficiency of a data center. PUE is determined by dividing the amount of power entering a data center by the power used to run the computer ...

	green data center 05 Apr 2006 WORD - A green data center is a repository for the storage, management, and dissemination of data in which the mechanical, lighting, electrical and computer systems are designed for maximum energy efficiency and minimum ...

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