Seven innovative data center designs

Now That's Green

Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) shared this peek at three of its own data centers and four customer data centers that break the mold.

Shown here, HP's next generation Wynyard data center, located in northeast England, uses a progressive free-air cooling technology and an energy-efficient and sustainable design that incorporates recycled materials and harvested rainwater.

The facility is designed to operate without chillers for 98 per cent of the year, and achieves an average annual PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness ) rating of less than 1.2.