RedVector RV-10980

DC Power in the Data Center

DC Power in the Data Center

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: RV-10980

SME: John Peterson PE, PMP, CEM, LEED AP BD+C

Alternating Current (AC) power has been the default for data centers due to many factors, such as equipment availability and familiarity. As companies and agencies push for better energy efficiency, Direct Current (DC) power may become a more viable choice for energy, reliability, and availability of a data center. This course walks through a typical data center power chain then compares using DC power with discussion on five of the most typical DC power voltages in use today.
Course Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Differentiate between AC and DC power chain for a data center
  • Describe the equipment, operational and maintenance differences needed for DC power
  • List the top five different DC voltage possibilities
  • Compare DC power energy efficiencies
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: John Peterson PE, PMP, CEM, LEED AP BD+C
John Peterson PE, PMP, CEM, LEED AP BD+C Photo
Mr. Peterson is a technical program engineering manager with HP Critical Facilities Services and professional engineering consultant specializing in mission critical facility efficiency. He is a speaker, technical author and an ASHRAE distinguished lecturer on energy and sustainability techniques for data centers. Mr. Peterson has provided technical and application support surrounding the many systems and needs for the modernization and optimization of data centers. He is a licensed professional engineer, certified energy manager, a registered project management professional with PMI, and a LEED accredited professional, all in good standing. His continued involvement with the many industry leaders has helped to cross boundaries between IT, facilities, sustainability, and reliability.
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