Data Center Storage Specification Version 2

The ENERGY STAR specification for Data Center Storage is currently under revision. Materials related to this revision process are provided below. Stakeholders who received past communications related to development of Version 2 will continue to receive updates on this development effort. To be added to the contact list, stakeholders are encouraged to contact storage@energystar.gov with their contact information to be added to the list.

Data Center Storage Version 2.1 Final Specification - January 19, 2022

ENERGY STAR Data Center Storage Version 2.1 Final Specification Memo (PDF, 129.04 KB) ENERGY STAR Data Center Storage Version 2.1 Final Specification (PDF, 307.06 KB)

Data Center Storage Version 2.1 Draft 1 Specification- December 2, 2021

Data Center Storage Version 2.1 Draft Specification (PDF, 271.77 KB) Data Center Storage Version 2.1 Draft Specification Memo (PDF, 145.34 KB)

Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Final Specification - Thursday, May 28, 2020

Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Final Specification Cover Letter (PDF, 141.09 KB) ENERGY STAR Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Final Specification (PDF, 190.33 KB) Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Final Data Package (XLSX, 716.7 KB)

Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Final Draft Specification Stakeholder Comments

SNIA Comments (PDF, 159.21 KB)

Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Final Draft Specification - Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Final Draft Cover Memo (PDF, 141.09 KB) Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Final Draft Specification (PDF, 190.33 KB) Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Final Draft Test Method (PDF, 128.04 KB)

Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Draft 2 Specification Stakeholder Comments

SNIA Comments (PDF, 157.75 KB)

Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Draft 2 Specification Webinar - Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Draft 2 Specification Webinar Slides (PDF, 501.85 KB)

Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Draft 2 Specification - Wednesday, February 19, 2020

ENERGY STAR Data Center Storage Draft 2 Version 2.0 Cover Letter (PDF, 153.82 KB) Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Draft 2 Specification (PDF, 188.22 KB)

Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Draft 1 Specification Comments

ITI-TGG Comments.pdf (PDF, 167.05 KB) SNIA Comments.pdf (PDF, 208.64 KB)

Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Draft 1 Specification Webinar - Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Draft 1 Specification Webinar Slides (PDF, 403.77 KB)

Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Draft 1 Specification - Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Draft 1 Specification Cover Letter (PDF, 106.8 KB) Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Draft 1 Specification (PDF, 192.5 KB) Data Center Storage Draft 1 Specification Data Package (XLSX, 699.98 KB)

Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Discussion Guide Stakeholder Comments

SNIA Comments (PDF, 132.37 KB) TGG Comments (PDF, 252.76 KB)

Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Discussion Guide - Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Discussion Guide Cover Letter (PDF, 49.16 KB) Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Discussion Guide (PDF, 201.64 KB)

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Applicable Specifications: 

Electronics and Office Equipment: Data Center Storage (PDF, 278 KB)