Syracuse University opens New Green Data Center with Server Technology's 415 V 3-Phase Cabinet PDU; expected to use 50% less energy than typical data centers

Online, December 18, 2009 (Newswire.com) - (Reno, NV), November 5, 2009 - Syracuse University recently opened a new Data Center that is being described by IBM as the "greenest" yet. The new 12,000 square foot facility that recently opened offers a comprehensive approach to energy efficiency and incorporates a microturbine engine fueled by natural gas, absorption chillers, the reuse of waste heat in nearby buildings , DC power distribution to power the IBM z10 mainframe, high efficiency 415 V 3-Phase power to power the devices within the cabinets, and rear-door liquid cooling for each cabinet. This new data center will serve as a test bed for energy efficient data center design, back by technology from IBM and financial support for the state of New York and is expected to use 50% less energy than a typical data center.

Though none of the specific technologies used in the Syracuse facility are new, the use of 415 V 3-Phase AC power, which is used throughout most of the world, is relatively new to North American Data Centers and offers a number of advantages. For increased efficiency 415 V 3-Phase power has two main advantages; 1) in incoming power does not have to converted all the way down to 120 V before being delivered to the cabinets saving cost and power losses during the conversions and 2) by allowing higher voltages to be delivered to the devices within the cabinet they operate at greater efficiencies. Typically there is at least a 3-5% overall efficiency gain using 415V 3-Phase power over typical 208 V 3-Phase power along with a reduction in infrastructure and other costs.

Also for high density applications a 415 V 3-Phase 30 A power whip delivers the same amount of power (17.3 kW derated) as a North American 208 V 3-Phase 60 A power whip. But there are a number of advantages with distribution of 30 A power over 60 A power like smaller cables and less expensive plugs and connectors.

Server Technology offers a number of 415 V power distribution solutions for North American Data Centers looking to increase the overall efficiency within their facilities http://www.servertech.com/data-center-power-solutions/400_V_products_in_the_Data_Center/. For more information on the efficiency advantages of these higher density power solutions a white paper is available "Power Efficiency Gains by Deploying 415 VAC Power Distribution in North American Data Center" at
http://www.servertech.com/whitepapers/download/8/Power-Efficiency-Gains-by-Deploying-415-VAC-Power-Distribution-in-North-American-Data-Centers.

The Sentry Cabinet Distribution Units (CDU's) were the first family of cabinet-level power distribution units to provide 30-amp power distribution (110V and 208V, 208V 3-Phase) directly to the equipment cabinet while providing Branch Circuit Protection within the CDU. The Sentry CDU's are also the first power distribution units to meet the stringent requirements of the National Electric Code (NEC) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 60950-1, which is now required of all new 30-amp rack-level PDUs. Launched in 2009, Server Technology now has a line Smart Power Monitors for easily adding intelligent power monitoring to any existing server cabinet.

About Server Technology:
Server Technology, Inc., designs and manufactures intelligent power distribution products for enterprise data centers, service providers and branch office locations. Founded in 1984, Server Technology is recognized as a leader in innovative Remote Power Management solutions. The company's line of Sentry™ power products eliminates unnecessary trips to remote locations and minimizes the impact of locked-up internetworking equipment on business critical networks, combining intelligent power distribution, remote management and power measurement. Server Technology is located in Reno, Nevada and can be reached at (800) 835-1515, or on the Web at www.servertech.com.

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