Debunking Data Center Power Myths
A data center manager recently raised a seemingly simple question in an online discussion thread: “How do I calculate per rack power consumption in my data center?” The forthcoming advice highlighted that there are as many answers to this question as there are vendors providing data center solutions. There is a lot at stake – energy is an expensive and increasingly limited resource in the data center. Let’s look at some of the pros and cons for the most commonly suggested power calculation methods, so we understand the facts, and debunk the myths, surrounding this topic.
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