Power Monitoring for Modern Data Centers update from March 2012

Mission critical facilities such as data centers are prime candidates for power monitoring systems.  By employing monitoring systems to analyze system-wide real-time power data, facility managers can reduce the cost of electricity and improve its quality and reliability.

This white paper from Schneider Electric provides a basic overview of the evolution of the power monitoring system and the benefits of employing such a system in your data center.  Firstly, it discusses the evolution of power monitoring systems and how they were affected by the implementation of microprocessor technologies.  Next, it lists the three instrument classes recognized by power system engineers, as well as their functions.  Lastly, it offers key guidelines to remember when deploying power monitors in your data center.

Learn the history of the power monitoring system.  Click here to download this white paper on the functionality and benefits of installing a power monitoring system in your data center.