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Power usage is one of the biggest concerns for a data centre, particularly because it involves so many other aspects of operations, such as heating and cooling, network efficiency, and monitoring. Here are 10 ways to reduce power use without negatively affecting the data centre.

Do an onsite audit & modelling: An audit can help identify areas of inefficiency, says Greg Stover, senior vice president of sales at NER.The audit should take into account items such as room layout, rack-by-rack IT equipment densities, CRAC type and location, total equipment power consumption, point temperatures throughout the room, cutouts, and leakage. Stover says, “Next, a modelling process with many iterations and scenarios can help you develop a complete thermal solution for the data centre that prevents excess power use.”

Source: Processor

Digital Realty Trust starts work on fourth Ashburn data centre

While news of troubled business and layoffs are all around, at least one Ashburn company is showing no signs of slowing down. With the business forecasting 20 percent growth over 2009, local and state representatives gathered this week to break ground on the fourth data centre facility at Digital Realty Trust, located off Shellhorn Road.

“One of the reasons we’re doing so well is because of counties like this and the commonwealth,” Dave Caron, senior vice president of Digital Realty Trust, said. The company opened its first project in Virginia in November 2005 and now has 12 properties throughout the state, taking up 1.3 million sq ft.

Source: Leesburg Today