To encourage businesses to take practical steps to reduce emissions from data centres, which contribute 1-3% of the world’s total energy usage, optical solutions specialist, Salumanus, has released a white paper titled Building a sustainable digital infrastructure: A comprehensive guide to green data centres.
This guide offers in-depth insights into the evolution and implementation of green data centres, providing essential guidance for businesses and organisations aiming to reduce their environmental footprint.
In today’s hyper-connected world, data centres are the backbone of our digital economy, supporting everything from cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) to online retail and streaming services. As the demand for digital services continues to grow exponentially, so does the energy consumption of data centres, which are now some of the largest consumers of electricity globally.
According to the International Energy Agency, data centres are responsible for approximately 90 billion kWh of electricity annually, producing around 330 million tonnes of CO2 emissions.
Salumanus’ white paper delves into the environmental challenges posed by traditional data centres, particularly their significant energy demands and the extensive cooling systems required to maintain optimal operating temperatures. It highlights that cooling systems alone can consume up to 40% of a facility’s total energy, exacerbating the carbon footprint of data centres.
“Salumanus is committed to advancing digital infrastructure in a way that supports both technological progress and environmental stewardship,” says Marcin Bala, CEO of Salumanus. “Our white paper is a vital resource for businesses and organisations looking to reduce their environmental footprint, while maintaining high levels of performance and efficiency in their data centres.”
The white paper outlines the concept of green data centres, which represent a paradigm shift towards more sustainable and energy-efficient practices. These facilities incorporate cutting-edge technologies such as virtualisation, which allows multiple virtual machines to run on a single physical server, significantly reducing the number of servers needed and consequently lowering power consumption.
Liquid cooling systems, another innovative solution discussed, offer superior heat dissipation compared with traditional air cooling, reducing the energy required for cooling by up to 27%.
A key highlight of the white paper is the discussion on universal optical transceivers, such as the Smart Recode Device (SRD) offered by Salumanus. The SRD standardises optical transceivers across different networking equipment, streamlining inventory management, reducing electronic waste, and enhancing operational efficiency within data centres. This technology not only simplifies maintenance and upgrades, but also features advanced energy-saving modes that contribute to the overall sustainability of data centres.
“The SRD exemplifies our commitment to advancing sustainable practices in data centre management,” Marcin continues. “By enabling the use of a single optical transceiver across multiple platforms, the SRD addresses the inefficiencies that have long plagued data centres. This innovation streamlines operations and plays a crucial role in reducing electronic waste and energy consumption.”
Additionally, the white paper explores the role of edge computing in minimising energy consumption by processing data closer to the source, thereby reducing the need for data to travel long distances. AI and machine learning technologies are examined for their ability to optimise workloads and improve energy efficiency in real-time.
The white paper is now available for download on the Salumanus website by clicking here.
For more from Salumanus, click here.
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To encourage businesses to take practical steps to reduce emissions from data centres, which contribute 1-3% of the world’s total energy usage, optical solutions specialist, Salumanus, has released a white paper titled Building a sustainable digital infrastructure: A comprehensive guide to green data centres.
This guide offers in-depth insights into the evolution and implementation of green data centres, providing essential guidance for businesses and organisations aiming to reduce their environmental footprint.
In today’s hyper-connected world, data centres are the backbone of our digital economy, supporting everything from cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) to online retail and streaming services. As the demand for digital services continues to grow exponentially, so does the energy consumption of data centres, which are now some of the largest consumers of electricity globally.
According to the International Energy Agency, data centres are responsible for approximately 90 billion kWh of electricity annually, producing around 330 million tonnes of CO2 emissions.
Salumanus’ white paper delves into the environmental challenges posed by traditional data centres, particularly their significant energy demands and the extensive cooling systems required to maintain optimal operating temperatures. It highlights that cooling systems alone can consume up to 40% of a facility’s total energy, exacerbating the carbon footprint of data centres.
“Salumanus is committed to advancing digital infrastructure in a way that supports both technological progress and environmental stewardship,” says Marcin Bala, CEO of Salumanus. “Our white paper is a vital resource for businesses and organisations looking to reduce their environmental footprint, while maintaining high levels of performance and efficiency in their data centres.”
The white paper outlines the concept of green data centres, which represent a paradigm shift towards more sustainable and energy-efficient practices. These facilities incorporate cutting-edge technologies such as virtualisation, which allows multiple virtual machines to run on a single physical server, significantly reducing the number of servers needed and consequently lowering power consumption.
Liquid cooling systems, another innovative solution discussed, offer superior heat dissipation compared with traditional air cooling, reducing the energy required for cooling by up to 27%.
A key highlight of the white paper is the discussion on universal optical transceivers, such as the Smart Recode Device (SRD) offered by Salumanus. The SRD standardises optical transceivers across different networking equipment, streamlining inventory management, reducing electronic waste, and enhancing operational efficiency within data centres. This technology not only simplifies maintenance and upgrades, but also features advanced energy-saving modes that contribute to the overall sustainability of data centres.
“The SRD exemplifies our commitment to advancing sustainable practices in data centre management,” Marcin continues. “By enabling the use of a single optical transceiver across multiple platforms, the SRD addresses the inefficiencies that have long plagued data centres. This innovation streamlines operations and plays a crucial role in reducing electronic waste and energy consumption.”
Additionally, the white paper explores the role of edge computing in minimising energy consumption by processing data closer to the source, thereby reducing the need for data to travel long distances. AI and machine learning technologies are examined for their ability to optimise workloads and improve energy efficiency in real-time.
The white paper is now available for download on the Salumanus website by clicking here.
For more from Salumanus, click here.
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