Determining PUE in an
imperfect world
"PUE is a very simple metric, but depending on your specific facility
configuration, it can be remarkably tricky to get right," says
Dr. Jay Hartley, Chief Scientist at Modius.
Figuring out PUE is simple in principle, but surprisingly painful in practice. If you have experienced any one of the following scenarios, then you need to read Dr. Jay's
technical tip now!
- Can't measure data center heat load, but have good electrical sub-metering...
- Water temperature is easy, but can't install a flow meter...
- Have the head loads, but don't know the mechanical yard's electrical power...
- I've got no information about the mechanical yard...
To download Dr. Jay's technical tip, please complete the simple form to the right and we'll email instructions to download the document. The email also provides a link to a recorded product demo of OpenData software by Modius.
OpenData, a leading Data Center Information Management (DCIM) tool, collects, normalizes, monitors and analyzes performance data from all of the power, cooling and mechanical equipment in critical facilities. The operational intelligence it provides helps IT and facility managers improve decision making, cut costs, and identify ways to improve infrastructure throughput and capacity.