Where are potential energy savings hiding?
October 16, 2009 by Sam NarisiPosted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Solutions
When it comes to reducing energy costs, are you looking in the right places? Probably not, says recent research.
A new study by technology consultants CDW reveals companies are wasting millions of dollars by keeping the rooms that house their computer servers too cool.
The study suggests IT managers have put too much of their cost-cutting emphasis on the price of equipment, and hardly any on reducing energy consumption.
According to the American Society of Health, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers, computer equipment can run safely at 80.6°F. In a recent survey of 98 companies, most kept their server rooms at 70°.
Before anyone touches the thermostat, there’s one thing to consider: Overly cool temperatures are required by many equipment warranties.
Solution: When IT execs negotiate with vendors, they need to convince them to modify those parts of warranties.
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Tags: cooling, energy, reducing costs, servers
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