Market Pulse March 2010 - ITC Infra Survey: Energy now #1 concern

How is energy consumption categorized in a data center?

• Demand-side systems (52%)
  These are systems that support the business (communication,storage, and other IT systems). These comprise processors, server power supplies, storage, communication equipment, and other IT systems that support business.
• Supply-side systems (48%)
  These systems exist to support the demand side. These include UPS, power distribution, cooling, lighting and building switchgear.