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document updated 15 years ago, on Apr 3, 2009
On 1 Apr 2009, Google held a news event to try to convince others to start using some of its power efficiency advancements. It was the first time people got a detailed view of its computers.
roundup of all the bloggers there
configuration of each computer (see
patent
)
2U high, not 1U → allows for cheaper PSU and RAM
hard drives are
tied down with velcro
there's a 12v battery located at each computer, in place of a centralized UPS
the PSUs produce only 12v, and the motherboard converts down from there
configuration of each shipping container
1160 computers
airflow is carefully managed, with cool air in the center, flowing through the racks, and then hot air on the two sides
