A three step blueprint for increased data centre efficiency

Overview

Data Centre Efficiency: Improve power, cooling, and space efficiency of existing data centres; Storage Efficiency: Move from 2 tiers of storage to 5 using software and automation; Server Efficiency: Use server virtualisation to consolidate the number of servers in the data centre.

The bottom line benefits EMC achieved over the past five years can be used as a practical blueprint for organizations looking to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and environmental sustainability of their existing IT infrastructure by leveraging existing technologies and best practices. The keys to success began with a strategic vision, sound business planning processes, executive buy-in at the highest level, and EMC‘s own professional services engagements. Continuous improvements in data center air flow and cooling played a vital role in increasing the density—and effectiveness—of existing data centers. And finally, hardware, software, and process improvements were used to increase the efficiency of storage and server infrastructure.