Title :
Towards a holistic multi-level green performance indicator framework (GPIF) to improve the Energy Efficiency of data center operation - A resource usage-based approach
Author :
Schödwell, Björn ; Wilkens, Marc ; Erek, Koray ; Zarnekow, Rüdiger
Author_Institution :
Tech. Univ. Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Abstract :
This paper presents our Green Performance Indicator Framework (GPIF) for operators to monitor the operational energy efficiency of Data Centers (DC/DCs). Therefore we analyze DC architecture and optimization of system interrelations, and review energy-efficiency metrics through the application of requirements and selection criteria. Based on the findings, our GPIF integrates Information Technology (IT) and ancillary site infrastructure perspectives on energy-performance and resources usage, and provides metrics on multiple levels of aggregation. Application of the GPIF will foster energy efficiency of DC operation through increased transparency.
Keywords :
computer centres; energy conservation; information technology; optimisation; DC architecture; GPIF; IT; data center operation; energy efficiency; energy-performance; information technology; multilevel green performance indicator framework; optimization; resource usage-based approach; system interrelation; Abstracts; Benchmark testing; Frequency modulation; Heating; Performance evaluation; Storage area networks;
Conference_Titel :
Electronics Goes Green 2012+ (EGG), 2012
Conference_Location :
Berlin
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-4512-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-3-8396-0439-7
