Power Transmission

The power transmission is the conduit for which power makes it way from the street to your equipment. Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS), transformers, Static Transfer Switches (STS), PDUs, breaker panels, Remote Power Panels (RPP), Cabinet Distribution Unit (CDU aka power strip), and Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor (TVSS) are all means for which power is conducted to the cabinets.

Just about every avenue for this power transmission charges a toll called “power factor”. The key is to reduce the avenues that cost the most. Current UPS are pretty efficient with power factors of 90%. This means that it costs 10% of the power that the UPS is delivering to the racks. Old UPS have power factors in the 80% range or worse. Many times this power factor is relative to the load that is placed on the UPS. The closer to the maximum rated load, the more efficient the UPS operates. This creates a bit of a conundrum for best practices. Typically redundant UPS does not carry a load more than 45% of its maximum rated capacity. This practice leaves overhead for fail over in the event of a UPS failure.

To remedy this issue, consider a UPS with internal N+1 redundancy. Size the UPS so that it has enough capacity for growth but not so much that it compromises efficiency. Be sure to review manufacturers’ specifications. Also find a UPS that is capable of being scaled up with the installation of modules and a software update.

Voltage reduction has a large tax associated with it. Most large buildings have 480 Volts 3phase servicing it. From there it passes through a transformer which breaks the power down to 240V, 220V, 208V, or 110V. A transformer can have a de-rated value of up to 75% of its rated capacity. The key here is to deploy an efficient transformer or run a higher voltage to the rack so that a transformer is not required at all.

These step-down de-rated losses can be eliminated by converting the UPS output power to 415V. The 415V three-phase output provides 240V single-phase input to the server. The higher voltage not only eliminates step down losses but also allows an increase in server power supply efficiency. Servers and other IT equipment are capable 240V input without any problems. The key downside is the inability to deliver 110V to legacy devices.

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NER to Offer Bluestone’s Energy Incentive Services for Data Centers

NER now offers Bluestone’s Energy Conservation Services through a national network of resellers. These new services identify energy conservation measures in facilities, qualify the measures for appropriate utility incentives, and manage construction of projects, working closely with the utilities to bring incentive money to customers.

“Electric and gas utilities across the nation have created incentive rebate programs for their commercial and industrial customers to implement qualified energy saving projects. While these programs are readily available to customers, the variety and complexity of state rebate programs makes navigation and qualification difficult.” said Rob Huttemann, Vice President at NER. “With Bluestone’s help, we can take an energy conservation project from inception to completion, ensuring utility approval and lowering data center project costs for the customer.”

“The partnership with NER will make Bluestone services and solutions available on a much broader basis, and provide us a channel to share our expertise and experience with Utility incentives,” said Adam Fairbanks, Vice President of Business Development at Bluestone. “We have participated in utility programs for over twenty years and our engineers are skilled in qualifying efficiency measures for prescriptive, custom and comprehensive utility incentives. Last year we obtained over $4 million of incentives for efficiency projects at our customers’ facilities. We are confident in NER and their reseller partners’ ability to convey our story to a broad group of data center owners and operators.”

Data center power density grew an average of 15 percent per year over the past 10 years. This type of statistic is just one reason why NER is committed to providing environmentally responsible Solutions and Services that increase overall efficiency and reduce consumption.

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New Emerson Network Power Innovation Partnership Program

As most of you are aware, Emerson is combining the channel programs from Liebert and Avocent. The new channel program called Emerson Network Power Innovation Partnership Program is set to formally launch Monday, October 11, 2010.

NER is expanding our offering to now include Liebert product solutions. You can expect the same level of quality and value-added support for Liebert that you are accustom to for Avocent.



- As an Emerson Distribution Partner, NER offers the full line of Avocent and Liebert channel products
- NER will continue assisting you with pricing, registration support, and order fulfillment
- You can submit orders to NER for both Avocent and Liebert products on the same order

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Emerson held a pre-launch webcast Monday October 5th to review details of the combined program. Below are key program highlights.

Increased Access to Products

- Avocent Take Command Partners gain access to the full offering of the Emerson channel products. This includes racks, rack power, single-phase UPS, and NFORM software
- Liebert Partners obtain access to the Avocent product offering, including new categories for Data Center Management products and Data Center Planning products

Program Updates

- Program partners are designated as either Silver, Gold or Platinum level
- Emerson sent to you an announcement explaining the new program levels along with discounting guidelines for the new channel product categories: EP1, EP2, EP3, EP4, and EP5
- Standard products, designated SP1 and SP2, do not require registration
- Specialty products and Avocent Care products require a call to NER
- All ‘channel’ products and discounts are available through NER

Improved Project Registration

- Access to Project Registrations will be available through the updated Partner Portal
- Improvements include the elimination of the minimum dollar-value thresholds and increased registration discounts on Liebert ‘channel’ products
- 24-hour quick approval process for smaller projects/transactions, and 72-hour standard approval process for larger projects that require coordinated authorization
- The improved Project Registration Portal will be in place for both Avocent and Liebert products Monday, October 11th

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NER is committed to supporting you and our partners at Emerson. Please let us know if you have any questions.

- NER and Emerson Regional Channel Managers are available to support you with training, marketing, and other areas of channel support
- Please see the NER Map or the Emerson Map for a complete listing of Managers and their territories
- NER will continue to provides access to comprehensive Technical Support and Customer Service

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We recognize your need to implement improvements and show ROI, which is why NER offers a complete line of Data Center products and services.