IBM Takes Modular Approach With Project Big Green

IBM is kicking off phase two of its Project Big Green initiative with the addition of three modular data centers that it says cuts energy consumption by as much as half.The Enterprise Modular Data Center (EMDC) is standardized between 5,000 and 20,000 square feet and can be online three to six months sooner than traditional built-out data centers. The Modular High Density Zone (MHDZ) is a 200-square-foot system that combines power and cooling with high-density servers that can provide up to 35 percent cost savings when compared to a new data center. The Portable Modular Data Center (PMDC) is a fully functional data center, complete with raised floors and protection from fire, smoke and temperature changes.

Project Big Green, which launched in May 2007, is the vendor's $1 billion initiative to reduce the amount of power consumed in data centers. The new products are "designed to power businesses ranging from large global enterprises to small organizations in remote areas," according to a statement from IBM.ChannelWeb