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

ENERGY STAR Data Center Storage Version 2.1 Final Specification Memo (PDF, 129 KB)
ENERGY STAR Data Center Storage Version 2.1 Final Specification (PDF, 307 KB)


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

Data Center Storage Version 2.1 Draft Specification (PDF, 272 KB)
Data Center Storage Version 2.1 Draft Specification Memo (PDF, 145 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 KB)
ENERGY STAR Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Final Specification (PDF, 190 KB)
Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Final Data Package (EXCEL, 717 KB)


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 Final Draft Cover Memo (PDF, 141 KB)
Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Final Draft Specification (PDF, 190 KB)
Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Final Draft Test Method (PDF, 128 KB)


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 Webinar Slides (PDF, 502 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, 154 KB)
Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Draft 2 Specification (PDF, 188 KB)


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 Webinar Slides (PDF, 404 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, 107 KB)
Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Draft 1 Specification (PDF, 192 KB)
Data Center Storage Draft 1 Specification Data Package (EXCEL, 700 KB)


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

Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Discussion Guide Cover Letter (EXCEL, 49 KB)
Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Discussion Guide (PDF, 202 KB)

Applicable Specifications: 

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