Datacentres that automatically measure and cool specific hot
spots and computer monitors that use zero watts of power in standby
mode were among the technologies unveiled by Fujistu Labs at its
conference in London.
Dr Kazuo Murano, president of Fujitsu Laboratories, of addressed
150 CEO, CTO and CIO-level guests to give an overview of
technologies aimed at reducing the power of consumption of ICT in
business.
"ICT use makes up 2% of total global carbon emissions and
business. Demands for processing power are increasing and IT
managers are beginning to ask how they can be more energy
efficient."
Real-time multi-point temperature-measurement technology for
energy-efficient datacentre cooling was unveiled. The set-up uses
fibre optic cable running through the data centre as sensors to
detect hotspots and allows cooling to target specific areas, rather
than provide blanket coverage, which uses more electricity.
Also on show was a computer monitor which, when switched to
stand by mode, used zero watts of power compared with an average
monitor which used six watts in standby mode. See video below:
The quick power-up time out from standby mode would allow IT
managers to implement power saving policies such as switching
monitors to standby when not in use without annoying staff, said a
Fujitsu spokesman.
Data centre pictures
The complete data centre set-up.
Fibre optic sensors are connected to panels to sense heat.
Fibre optic cables are run through ducts in the data centre
which is connected to heat sensors.
The display divides data centre space into squares and sends
alerts when it gets too hot.
