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The ever-growing use of computers around the world has caused a dramatic increase in energy consumption while placing added pressure on computing costs and the environment. Each year, more and more computers are purchased and relied upon as ubiquitous aspects of our fast-paced, highly interactive lifestyles. While these systems work non-stop, 24/7, to keep our communication lifelines openly connected, the drive for increased energy consumption surges upward.
Computing Operation Cost
According to the most recent statistics, there are now over 20 billion computers in the world currently running at any given moment. A survey shows over 18% of the families in the US have 4 or more computers in use in the homes. Personal computer (PC) operation alone may account for nearly $500 million per year in accrued energy costs, not to mention power demanding, enterprise-class servers used in corporations and industries. Computers generate intense heat and require additional cooling support mechanisms which add to increased energy costs. Thus, the overall energy cost of working computers is a hugely significant amount.
Leading computer chipmakers are compelled to join current enterprise initiatives and customer demand to drive down power consumption while enhancing computational capability and performance. Intel® I/O Acceleration Technology, for example, moves network data more efficiently through Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® processor-based servers for fast, scaleable, and reliable networking. IOA/T provides network acceleration that scales seamlessly across multiple Ethernet ports and is a safe and flexible choice because it is tightly integrated into popular operating systems.
As a server system builder, Supermicro not only supports high-efficiency, power and performance initiatives, but also offers proprietary energy-efficient power supplies and cooling systems to further boost system operations and reduce power requirements. As a result, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of computer systems is significantly reduced over time. Energy efficient performance now equates to saving energy and money.
How much energy we can save by using “earth friendly?products?
A typical server system is comprised of the computer itself, the CPU, memory, I/O subsystem, add-on cards, hard disks, and peripherals, and perhaps, a monitor. Depending on the configuration to operate properly, the system may require 300W to 1000W power supply. With our high efficient power supplies (rating at 85% or higher efficiency), actual power requirements are expected to be reduced significantly. |
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