
In addition, through the Dell Fresh Air initiative the latest Dell PowerEdge R720 servers allow you to run at higher temperatures-up to 113 degrees-which can lead to significant data center cost savings. While implementing power limits, the Dell PowerEdge R720 maintained consistent performance and delivered up to 7.5 percent more performance per watt than the IBM System x3650 M4 managed by IBM Active Energy Manager.ĭell OpenManage Power Center features extended operation time by almost four times using battery backup with their Emergency Power Reduction feature and permitted us to implement server prioritizing. In our testing, we saw a gap of only 2 percent between actual usage and the intended power limit this small difference can let you fit more servers into your data center without exceeding your total available power. Dell OpenManage Power Center allows managers to collect, observe, and optimize power utilization to increase uptime and make better power-usage decisions. Using Dell OpenManage Power Center with Intel Node Manager Technology in conjunction with the latest Dell PowerEdge servers offers a completely new approach to data center power usage. These rising costs make it essential to manage your data center as effectively as possible. As data centers grow, their power needs increase and space becomes more and more of a premium.
