May 5, 2008—Hitachi Data Systems Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., has announced what it says will be the world’s most eco-friendly and power-efficient enterprise-class data center. The center is designed to achieve a 1.6 PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) rating by The Green Grid, reportedly the lowest power usage index of any data center in its class.
Located in Yokohama, Japan, the new state-of-the-art center brings together the collective product innovations of the Hitachi Information & Technology Systems Group (ITSG) companies, including industry-leading storage systems, servers, and networking equipment. This architecture is designed to offer the highest levels of energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions by 20 percent, while also lowering IT management costs.
The facility also features Hitachi thermal hydraulic cooling devices, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and advanced power supply converters designed to work in concert to contribute significant power, cooling, and space benefits throughout. Hitachi Finger Vein authentication and other RFID technologies have also been integrated into the facility for state-of-the-art security.
For more information visit the Hitachi Data Systems Web site.
