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Ubuntu Server Powered By Renewable Energy System. By Steve V. A Green Future.

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  1. Ubuntu Server Powered By Renewable Energy System By Steve V

  2. A Green Future As the world becomes more populated, the amount of toxic emissions we create are destroying the world we live in. This is an Undeniable fact. As the world becomes more technologically advanced the PC’s we use require more power. As an IT professional we must be aware of the consequences that this path will take us. Creation and destruction of IT systems must be done in an environmentally sound way. This may sound difficult but it is in fact fairly easy… Going green bonuses: • Reduction in costs associated to power and cooling due to environmentally sound and energy efficient equipment implemented. This can increase the size of data warehouses and server rooms as the servers do not need as much ventilation. • 100 percent reliability from IT systems during natural disasters when a renewable energy system is implemented • Rebates from the government when purchasing green alternatives to power • Money saved from power saved can be used for future upgrades and/or maintenance • A national effort can reduce the amount of emissions we create keeping the world climate under control

  3. The Business Problem: Recent blackouts caused by natural disasters have rendered Mr. Mackey’s business inoperable for extended periods of time, resulting in major financial losses. High energy costs are also a contributing factor for a need to upgrade. Answer: With an energy efficient server powered by renewable energy, Mr. Mackey can ensure that his main server with mission critical information is online 100 percent of the time. Costs in power can be saved.

  4. The Plan

  5. Ubuntu Server Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-M61SME-S2 TOTAL: $660 DDR2 Ram: kingmax 1GB 800 MHz X 2 Power supply unit: ANTEC NEO HE, 380 watt, 85 percent energy efficient, DVD/CD reader: liteon 4GB flash drive: used to store Ubuntu 7.10 Hard drive: 160GB external USB OS: Ubuntu 7.10 desktop 64-bit edition Cpu: Athlon 64 X2 4000+ BUT WHY AMD?

  6. Intel VS AMD http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu/display/amd-energy-efficient_6.html

  7. http://www.lostcircuits.com/cpu/low_e/5.shtml * = no cool and quiet ** = cool and quiet

  8. http://www.hothardware.com/articles/Athlon_64_X2_Energy_Efficient_Processors/?page=3http://www.hothardware.com/articles/Athlon_64_X2_Energy_Efficient_Processors/?page=3 AMD WIN! http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/09/25/green_machine/page4.html

  9. Renewable Energy System Battery: deep cycle gel cell (perfect for storage of renewable energy) 12 Volt Wind generator: 12 Volt 4.5 metres high, 3 blades, Rated power: 200 watts rated, 300 watts maxOutput current: 8.33A, Max wind speed: 40m/s (144km/h), Weight: 62kg, 24-Volt controller included BP Solar panel: 12 Volt, 80 watts, Open circuit voltage: 22.1V, Short circuit current: 4.8A, Dimensions: 537 x 1204 x 44mm, Weight 7.5kg, Temperature range: -40 to 85, 10 Year warranty Inverter: Modified sine wave inverter, 300 watt (1000 watt surge), 12VDC to 230VAC, 90% energy efficient, Weight: 1.1kg TOTAL: $1449

  10. Conclusion • The server is estimated to use 80 - 90 watts at peak load • AMD athlon X2 energy efficient CPU’s are the best at saving energy and are cheaper than Intel but not as powerful • The renewable energy system should last 10 years or more and makes enough energy to power an upgraded server 5 years down the track • The total price (not including labour) comes to around $2200 which is very inexpensive and will save a huge amount of money in the long run. • Should a natural disaster occur and render the electrical substation useless, it will not matter as the server will continue to run and important web server and FTP services will continue. Employees could also remote login from home to retrieve important work to complete.

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