{"id":6016,"date":"2012-12-04T19:29:14","date_gmt":"2012-12-04T19:29:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serverlift.com\/?p=6016"},"modified":"2024-08-16T17:54:09","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T17:54:09","slug":"five-data-center-efficiency-ideas-of-the-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serverlift.com\/uk\/blog\/five-data-center-efficiency-ideas-of-the-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Futuristic Data Center Efficiency Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Five Futuristic Data Center Efficiency Ideas<\/h2>\n

1. Building a Data Center Under a Cathedral<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are a ton of jokes we could make about building a data center under a church, but we\u2019re gonna pass. Taking data center efficiency to a whole new level, the Atos data center was built inside a former bomb shelter 30 meters under the historic Uspenski Cathedral<\/a> in Helsinki, Finland.<\/p>\n

This concept isn’t new, as various other data centers have been built inside caves and bomb shelters deep underground to take advantage of the cooler temperatures and security benefits. Additionally, the Atos Data Center will be using the nearby sea water to cool its servers. Its cooling practices are not necessarily what caught our attention, though. What\u2019s cool about this facility is that it transports the heat produced by the server equipment up to the city to heat buildings and provide hot water for the residents.<\/p>\n

2. Offshore Data Centers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Well, this data center doesn’t exist yet. There\u2019s not much known about its current development, other than it being recently filed as a patent by Google. The idea is to build a floating data center<\/a> that uses the waves to extract power and the sea water to cool the servers. Not only is the concept completely green, but it also eliminates the need for real estate. No word on how they\u2019re going to deal with tsunamis, icebergs, and pirates!<\/p>\n

3. Using Ponds Filled With Alligators<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s talk about Google again! As we’ve mentioned before, Google takes physical security of its data centers very seriously, but we never thought they\u2019d take it as far as stocking their moats with killer alligators!<\/p>\n

We\u2019re kidding! Google doesn’t have moats, they have ponds \u2013 and this particular \u0446\u0435\u043d\u0442\u0440 \u043e\u0431\u0440\u043e\u0431\u043a\u0438 \u0434\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0445<\/a> is in South Carolina, where an alligator pretty much just waltzed in and claimed it as his home. Google\u2019s Berkeley County data center is testing the use of ponds to keep its systems from overheating. Soon after initiating the pond project, algae started forming there, so Google stocked the pond with fish that feed on the algae. Soon after that, an alligator showed up to eat the fish. Unfortunately, they\u2019re gonna have to get rid of the alligator after it grows to 6 feet \u2013 it\u2019s currently at 4 feet.<\/p>\n

4. Data Centers in Space<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Here\u2019s another efficiency idea that is still in its conceptual stages. It\u2019s called ServerSky and it involves building a data center in space! The benefits are tremendous, as it would be completely self-sufficient and wouldn’t cause any pollution \u2013 at least, not to the Earth. It would use solar power for energy, deep space for cooling, with no real-estate restrictions. There is a problem though, that hasn’t been worked out. It\u2019s not clear how it will stand against radiation and how much damage it will get.<\/p>\n

The ServerSky is actually a very reasonable proposal for the energy problems that data centers are creating. With use of the internet becoming more widespread around the world, more data centers are needed to keep up with demand. Along with this, the need for more energy arises \u2013 the biggest data center can require as much energy needed to power a small town!<\/p>\n

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5. Stocking a Data Center with Server-Handling Devices<\/strong><\/h3>\n

While data centers focus on cutting energy costs, they might overlook simple methods of ensuring the highest levels of data center efficiency. One of these areas is the deployment stage \u2013 the task of moving and lifting servers and other heavy rack-mount equipment. These tasks are typically carried out using manual labor with 2-4 employees carrying equipment, not knowing that this process can be optimized for efficiency as well. Accidents happen all the time, especially when lifting heavy equipment with several people within a confined environment such as a data center. If a server is dropped, you\u2019ll end up with tens of thousands of dollars of rack-mounted equipment that no longer works. Even worse, you might end up with an injured worker!<\/p>\n

So what\u2019s the best way to bring efficiency to this task? While this isn’t a futuristic idea, you can invest in a specialized server-handling device<\/a>. Having a data center lift to carry the heavy IT equipment and then hold it in position during an install saves time and money, thus creating a more efficient data center.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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