Martien Visser of Hanzehogeschool Groningen and Gasunie shares that the current power consumption of Dutch data centers already represents 2.8% of the national power need. This percentage continues to rise due to advances in technologies such as IoT/IIoT, Industry 4.0, 5G, VR, AI and the influence of Bitcoin. This leads to significantly more data traffic and requires more energy, especially due to activities such as video streaming, gaming, mining (Bitcoins) and online communication. For example, to complete one Bitcoin transaction, approximately 1,449 kWh of energy is used, which is approximately equivalent to the electricity consumption of an average household for approximately 50 days.

Mulder-Hardenberg offers advanced power distribution units and rack PDUs to gain and maintain control over power consumption in data centers. Vertiv solutions include not only power distribution but also remote monitoring and management, ensuring optimal performance and regulating power consumption.

The IMD (Interchangeable Monitoring Device) is a hot-swappable unit and can be upgraded and adapted to the latest technologies without having to replace entire power strips. Hot-swappable IMDs provide the ability to upgrade monitoring without disabling critical IT equipment.

Reduce cost of ownership and optimize ROI by replacing or upgrading the IMD instead of the entire rPDU.

Power supply and distribution solutions:

• High-performance basic (dumb) and intelligent (smart) PDUs for critical infrastructures
• nsight into (real-time) data and key metrics
• Possibilities for remote operating of individual outlets
• Options for notifications and/or alarms via e-mail or SNMP
• Various industry-specific solutions available.

Mulder-Hardenberg has been the specialist for power supplies and distribution to critical infrastructures for many years. Power supply and distribution is part of a broader set of solutions that Mulder-Hardenberg offers.

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