by Shane Henson — July 8, 2011—SynapSense Corporation, a provider of energy efficiency-focused data center infrastructure management solutions, has introduced the next generation of energy metering tools for its data center optimization platform.
Called the SynapSense Power Suite, the tools include the SynapSense P3 SmartPlug and SmartLink, which optimize energy loads, reduce stranded power, and identify in real-time available power and cooling capacity.
The SynapSense P3 Smartplug is a server/networking/storage replacement power cord with built-in wireless energy metering capabilities that automatically connects to the SynapSense wireless network. SmartLink devices connect to a data center’s smart PDUs (power distribution units) and replace the IP backhaul, providing rack- and plug-level power information from most major PDU vendors. Both of these products offer SynapSense Environmental Monitoring, enabling low-cost data center visibility, optimization and resiliency.
The Power Suite harnesses power from the utility feed all the way to the individual server outlet. The collective capacity management tools identify available power and leverage environmental data derived from the tools to concurrently locate cooling capacity. The result is an increase in operational resiliency and the reduction of risk from overloading by providing immediate alarms for phase or load balancing violations.
The Power Suite also features SynapSense energy management capabilities, including Branch Circuit Monitoring that measures circuit-level power from the server; Energy Metering that provides real-time Power Utilization Effectiveness (PUE); and PowerImaging that measures available power with cooling capacity.
