Sun’s new super efficient datacenter is finished

I didn’t realize this but apparently Sun Microsystems was building a new datacenter in Broomfield Colorado and was suppose to use some new designs to reduce energy consumption and of course the all important new (buzzword) carbon footprint. Well according to Jaymi Heinbuch at Treehugger Sun has finished building this new generation datacenter.

Jaymi let’s us in on some of the highlights of the new center

· Reduced Electrical Consumption: By 1 million kWh per month, enough to power 1,000 homes in Colorado

· Reduced Raised Floor Datacenter Space: From 165,000 square feet to less than 700 square feet of raised floor datacenter space, representing a $4M cost avoidance

· Enhanced Scalability: Incorporated 7 MW of capacity that scales up to 40% higher without major construction

· Superior Cooling: The world’s first and largest installation of Liebert advanced XD™ cooling system with dynamic cooling controls capable of supporting rack loads up to 30kW and a chiller system 24% more efficient than ASHRAE standards

· Greener Architecture: Including flywheel uninterruptible power supply (UPS) that eliminates all lead and chemicals waste by removing the need for batteries, and non-chemical water treatment system, saving water and reducing chemical pollution

· Overall Excellence: Recognized with two Ace awards for Project of the Year from the Associated Contractors of Colorado, presented for excellence in design, execution, complexity and environmental application

[pic via Sun Microsystems]