TradeOff Tools for data centers
Simple, interactive calculators backed by science that enable exploration of "what if" scenarios to achieve optimal data center and edge infrastructure designs.
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TradeOff Tool overview presentation
See an overview of each tool and learn where each can be useful.
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Data center capital cost calculator
See how physical infrastructure design choices impact capital costs.
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Data center lifecycle CO2e calculator
Estimate and see key drivers of carbon footprint over the entire lifecycle.
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Micro data center lifecycle CO2e calculator
Estimate and see key drivers of carbon footprint over the entire lifecycle.
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DCIM monitoring value calculator
Estimate the potential value of DCIM monitoring and alarming for distributed IT.
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Site electricity emission factor calculator
Understand the impact of electricity source mix on carbon emissions.
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Edge UPS fleet management calculator
Compare the costs of managing distributed UPSs yourself vs. utilizing a third party.
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Three-phase UPS efficiency calculator
Gauge the impact of 3-phase UPS efficiencies on energy costs and carbon footprint.
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Three-phase UPS modernization calculator
Estimate OpEx, carbon, and energy savings of replacing an aging UPS with a new UPS.
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Single-phase UPS efficiency calculator
Determine the impact of 1-phase UPS efficiencies on energy costs and carbon footprint.
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Prefabricated data center service ROI calculator
Estimate the value of monitoring and maintenance for prefabricated data centers.
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eConversion vs. double conversion calculator
See the impact of operating mode on electricity, efficiency, carbon, and cost.
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Data center power sizing calculator
See how IT load and power usage effectiveness (PUE) impact power capacity needs.
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Data center efficiency and PUE calculator
See how alternative power and cooling systems impact energy costs and efficiency.
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Data center carbon footprint calculator
Determine the impact of data center efficiency on energy cost and carbon footprint.
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Li-ion vs. VRLA UPS battery TCO calculator
View the total cost of ownership (TCO) impact of Li-ion vs. valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries for static UPSs.
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Build vs. colocation TCO calculator
See how data center attributes and pricing impact TCO.
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Data center and edge global energy forecast
See the impact of the IT mix, growth rates, and PUE on the energy consumption forecast.
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Temperature rise after power loss calculator
Mitigate temperature rise when power and cooling are lost.
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Capacity and growth planning calculator
See how power, cooling, and growth strategies impact data center design parameters.
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Prefabricated vs. traditional cost calculator
See how the design of prefabricated vs. traditional data centers impacts the cost.
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InRow cooling containment selector
Determine the recommended data center air containment approach.
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Server carbon and energy calculator
View the impact of efficiency, load, and location on energy and carbon allocation for IT users.
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Cooling economizer PUE calculator
Gauge the impact of geography and cooling on PUE, energy cost, and carbon emissions.
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Rack power architecture efficiency calculator
Compare conventional architectures to 12 V and 48 V power supply units (PSU) and voltage regulator modules (VRM).
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Virtualization savings calculator
See how virtual servers and data center design impact energy use.
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IT pod sizing calculator
Determine pod specifications based on voltage, breaker size, and density.
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Cooling architecture calculator
Determine the impact of preferences and constraints on data center cooling architecture.
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Traditional vs. OCP capital cost calculator
Compare CapEx for traditional vs. open compute project (OCP) data center design.
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Flywheel vs. battery carbon footprint calculator
View the carbon impact of flywheels vs. VRLA batteries for static UPSs.
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Ancillary IT equipment cooling calculator
Determine the ability of row-based cooling to support ancillary IT loads.
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Data center AC vs. DC efficiency calculator
See how AC and DC power distribution architectures impact efficiency.