Data Center Storage 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


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


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


Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Final Draft Specification Stakeholder Comments

SNIA Comments (PDF, 159 KB)


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


Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Draft 2 Specification Stakeholder Comments

SNIA Comments (PDF, 158 KB)


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


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


Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Draft 1 Specification Comments

ITI-TGG Comments.pdf (PDF, 167 KB)
SNIA Comments.pdf (PDF, 209 KB)


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


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


Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Discussion Guide Stakeholder Comments

SNIA Comments (PDF, 132 KB)
TGG Comments (PDF, 253 KB)


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


Applicable Specifications: 

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