Supermicro Green Technology
Supermicro designs all Application Optimized Server Building Blocks with global climate protection in mind. Products are engineered to meet or exceed the European Union Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Recyclable products and packaging contribute towards reducing CO2 emissions in the IT industry. AS APAC Chair, Supermicro is committed to the Climate Saver Computing Initiative (CSCI) mission of reducing computer power consumption by 50% by 2010. We Keep IT Green.
Cost Benefits
Supermicro produces earth-friendly, high-performance server building block solutions that save energy and money. Worldwide, servers consumed about 123 billion (kWh) in 2006 and datacenter electricity costs were $7.2billion. Existing technologies and strategies could reduce typical server energy use by 25% (~20 Million Tons of CO2). Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of Supermicro's servers and computer systems is significantly reduced. Each of our 90%+ efficient systems, can save from $200 to $500 per year depending on configuration and usage. Supermicro is a proud sponsor of the Green500.
Green Computing
Optimized System Architecture created to take advantage of Supermicro's power saving technology. Motherboards designed with leading-edge technology and high-end components such as high-efficiency VRMs. High-efficiency power supplies designed to run at significantly higher efficiencies of up to 90%+, greatly reducing energy losses. Cooling subsystems including advanced technology heat sinks; pulse-width modulated fan speed controls; structured chassis airflow design; intelligent temperature and power management, architected for the most effective cooling for all system components.
| Power Efiiciency Rating (%) | Percent Gain | Watts Saved | kW Hours Saved per Year | One Year Savings per Node ($) | 3-Year Savings ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note: * Assumption: ~450W per node, $0.16 per kW-hr | |||||
| 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 85 | 5 | 23.5 | 204.5 | 32.5 | 975 |
| 88 | 8 | 37.6 | 327.2 | 52 | 1560 |
| 90 | 10 | 47 | 409 | 65 | 1950 |
| 93 | 13 | 61.1 | 531.7 | 84.5 | 2535 |
