Method for managing power consumption of multiple computer servers

A method for managing power consumption of multiple computer servers is disclosed. The number of computer servers required to meet a current workload demand is initially determined. Next, a thermally optimized configuration of powered-on computer servers to meet the current workload demand is determ...

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Hauptverfasser: HARPER RICHARD EDWIN, BRADLEY DAVID JOHN, HUNTER STEVEN WADE
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A method for managing power consumption of multiple computer servers is disclosed. The number of computer servers required to meet a current workload demand is initially determined. Next, a thermally optimized configuration of powered-on computer servers to meet the current workload demand is determined. At least one computer server is powered on or powered off, based on the thermally optimized configuration.