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ALSO CALLED:
Electricity,
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Power Conditioners,
Power Sources
DEFINITION: Standby power is electrical power that a device consumes when not in present use, but plugged in to a source of power and ready to be used. Standby power consumption is the amount of such power that is used even though the power drainage is not apparent. The terms apply to appliances such as television sets, computers, computer peripherals, and various other devices, including those that use battery
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Power Supplies Reports
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12G OEM video
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
VIDEO:
Today's servers are evolving rapidly, and many companies do not know how the latest advances will impact the operation of their data centres. This video spotlights the notable improvements to one server architecture and examines the features that organisations will find most beneficial.
Posted: 29 Mar 2012 | Premiered: 29 Mar 2012
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Controlling Your Power and Cooling Costs with Dell PowerEdge Servers and Intel® Xeon® Processors
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
Research indicates that data center power usage accounts for up to 2.2% of the total electricity used by the United States. This executive brief provides detailed insight into the current state of data center power consumption and reveals simple steps you can take to reduce spending in this area.
Posted: 14 Mar 2012 | Published: 14 Mar 2012
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Right-Sized Power Systems: A Means to Improved Energy Efficiency
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
WHITE PAPER:
This white paper examines various perspectives on energy efficiency and explains how lower-power supplies can address the issue of overprovisioning. Discover actions you can take today to optimize resource utilization, reduce procurement expenses, increase performance, and more.
Posted: 06 Mar 2012 | Published: 06 Mar 2012
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Increasing Energy Efficiency Through Modular Infrastructure
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
WHITE PAPER:
Growing power costs are making energy efficiency a top priority for today's IT professionals. This white paper explores the latest hardware and software developments you can leverage to directly address this concern, drive performance, and improve resource utilization.
Posted: 06 Mar 2012 | Published: 06 Mar 2012
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Controlling Your Power and Cooling Costs with Dell PowerEdge Servers
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
Research indicates that data centre power usage accounts for up to 2.2% of the total electricity used by the United States. This executive brief provides detailed insight into the current state of data centre power consumption and reveals simple steps you can take to reduce spending in this area.
Posted: 02 Mar 2012 | Published: 02 Mar 2012
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Machine manufacturer cuts power consumption by approximately 30 percent with virtualized Dell infrastructure
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
WHITE PAPER:
Machine manufacturer Hennecke wanted to boost enterprise efficiency but was constrained by its IT infrastructure. Guided by Dell consultants, the IT team chose virtualized Dell servers and Dell/EMC centralized storage. This case study examines this transition and the benefits achieved.
Posted: 06 Apr 2011 | Published: 06 Apr 2011
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Reduce Power Consumption by Successfully Deploying Virtualization
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
CASE STUDY:
Machine manufacturer Hennecke wanted to boost enterprise efficiency but was constrained by its IT infrastructure. Guided by Dell consultants, the IT team chose virtualized Dell servers and Dell/EMC centralized storage. This case study examines this transition and the benefits achieved.
Posted: 23 Mar 2011 | Published: 23 Mar 2011
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Cloud Design and Deployment: A Reference Architecture
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
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This reference architecture is intended for data center administrators and enterprise IT professionals who seek power management solutions to achieve better efficiency within new or existing data centers.
Posted: 23 Mar 2011 | Published: 23 Mar 2011
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E-Guide: Properly Sizing your Uninterruptible Power Supply for Disaster Recovery Purposes
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
EGUIDE:
Power will be the number-one issue for most IT executives within the next few years. Not only does it represent a significant percentage of data center operating costs, but demand is likely to overtake supply in the near future. This e-guide highlights available courses of action for reducing energy consumption – without sacrificing performance.
Posted: 01 Mar 2011 | Published: 01 Mar 2011
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UPS Operating Modes: A Global Standard
sponsored by Liebert Corporation
WHITE PAPER:
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) terminology is a complex subject, often made more confusing by the competing marketing claims of various manufacturers. This paper explains this terminology and discusses the capabilities and limitations of the various classifications.
Posted: 01 Jan 2011 | Published: 01 Jan 2011
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Cooling Strategies for IT Wiring Closets and Small Rooms
sponsored by APC by Schneider Electric
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This paper describes the science and practical application of an improved method for the specification of cooling for wiring closets.
Posted: 01 Oct 2010 | Published: 01 Oct 2010
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Identifying and Fixing Data Center Hot Spots
sponsored by APC by Schneider Electric
WEBCAST:
Hot spots can seriously reduce the efficiency of an organization's computer equipment. Watch this webcast for expert tips on remediating your data center's hot spots and discover the costs associated with the task.
Posted: 21 Aug 2009 | Premiered: 21 Aug 2009
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Implementing Energy Efficient Data Centers
sponsored by APC by Schneider Electric
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Electricity usage costs have become an increasing fraction of the total cost of running a data centers. This paper explains how achieve electricity savings and provides examples of methods that can greatly reduce electrical power consumption.
Posted: 29 Apr 2009 | Published: 29 Apr 2009
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AC vs DC Power Distribution for Data Centers
sponsored by APC by Schneider Electric
WHITE PAPER:
In this paper, you'll learn why high-efficiency AC will likely emerge as the dominant choice for data center power distribution. Topics covered include a review of the characteristics of AC & DC distribution, A mathematical model of the efficiency of two different AC distribution systems, and Why many of the DC benefits are unfounded.
Posted: 10 Jul 2008 | Published: 10 Jul 2008
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Rack Powering Options for Data Centers and Network Rooms
sponsored by APC by Schneider Electric
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Methods and requirements for providing electrical power to Rack Enclosures for Information Technology Equipment are described. The need for the rack power system to adapt to changing requirements is identified and quantified.
Posted: 31 Oct 2002 | Published: 31 Oct 2002
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POWER SUPPLIES DEFINITION (continued):
chargers. Standby power is expressed in watts (W).An increasing number and variety of consumer devices incorporate standby features. Often a device is in standby mode when the consumer thinks it is completely powered-down. Placing the power switch in the OFF position does not guarantee that a device consumes no power. The only way an everyday consumer can be sure a device is not drawing power is to unplug it from the utility outlet.Standby power, over time, adds to the energy expense incurred by a household or business. Consider a home with the following appliances in standby operation: two television
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