As compute needs grow and power and cooling demands climb, many data centers are reaching full capacity sooner than expected. This white paper guides you through the steps to improve energy efficiency in the data center. First, learn about reliable metrics for comparison of energy-efficiency performance. Next, explore techniques that enable you to do the following:

• Reduce energy usage for non-compute functions
• Provide fine-grained component power management
• Enable modeling airflow to identify and address key airflow problems
• Use barriers and custom cabinets to control airflow and increase the air conditioning airflow efficiency
• Combine multiple techniques to achieve high densities in new and retrofitted buildings