Diagram shows the operational expenses allocation in data centres.

Data centre consolidation

Today the corporate world has recognized the importance of data centre consolidation that paves way towards cost optimisation.

"We at Juniper believe in drawing energy efficiently and minimizing heat generation without compromising the user experience," Venkaswamy says.

Product lifecycle – Extend the life-period of a network and maximize reuse and minimize waste.

Efficient design – Achieve engineering prowess, thus deliver space, energy and cooling savings.

Enable anytime, anywhere access – Reducing travel pollution and maximize productivity.

How to improve energy efficiency but reduce operational expenses:

Reduce server energy use: Purchase low power servers; install blade servers; virtualise servers and turn-off unused machines

Reduce client PC energy use: Purchase low power PCs and reduce power during standby mode

Improve data centre operations: Efficient rack usage; A/C strategy; monitor energy usage and enable standby mode

Reduce network energy use: Purchase low power network devices; integrated devices in the branch; consolidate data centre architecture; virtualise F/W and routers and enable MPLS network