Enterprise Servers Specification Version 2.0

The Version 2.0 ENERGY STAR specification for Computer Servers has been finalized and will take effect on December 16, 2013. Materials related to the revision process are provided below. Partners and other interested parties with questions or concerns regarding these materials or the revision process can contact Steven Hanson, EPA, Hanson.Steven@epa.gov. To be added to the contact list, stakeholders are encouraged to contact servers@energystar.gov with their contact information. Manufacturers may elect to have their certification body (CB) certify their eligible products to the Version 2.0 requirements from now on. The program requirements, including the specification, and additional information are available through the links below. Please also view the ENERGY STAR Version 2.1 development page here.

Server Efficiency Rating Tool (SERT) V1.1.1 Update and Proposed Removal of Maximum Power Configuration– February 24, 2016

EPA Cover Memo (PDF, 118 KB)
Proposed Removal of Maximum Power Configuration Language (PDF, 59 KB)
Justification to remove the maximum power configuration from ENERGY STAR Testing (PDF, 245 KB)

Server Efficiency Rating Tool (SERT) V1.1.0 Update to ENERGY STAR Version 2.0 Program Requirements – April 8, 2015

EPA has released a memo below clarifying that certifying to the ENERGY STAR Version 2.0 Computer Servers Program shall require using the newly updated SERT Version 1.1.0. from this point forward.

Computer Servers SERT V1.1.0 Update Memo (PDF, 44 KB)

ENERGY STAR Servers Off-Season Meeting Presentations

EPA and the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) held an off-season, in-person stakeholder meeting on June 24th and 25th to discuss follow-up topics related to the Version 2.0 specification and the development of the upcoming Version 3.0 specification. The presentations from these meetings are below.

AMD ENERGY STAR Server APU Energy Efficiency (PDF, 1.2 MB)
AMD ENERGY STAR Server Energy Efficiency Technology (PDF, 1.4 MB)
EPA Analysis of SERT Data (PDF, 796 KB)
IBM - Challenges in ENERGY STAR Servers Data Collection (PDF, 118 KB)
IBM - Power Management Discussion (PDF, 228 KB)
ITI Server Technology Considerations for ENERGY STAR (PDF, 649 KB)
ITI Analysis of SERT Data (PDF, 703 KB)
SPEC Server Efficiency Rating Tool (SERT) - Future (PDF, 237 KB)
SPEC Server Efficiency Ration Tool (SERT) - Overview (PDF, 1.1 MB)

Server Efficiency Rating Tool (SERT) V1.0.2 Update to ENERGY STAR Version 2.0 Program Requirements - October 24, 2013

EPA updated the ENERGY STAR Version 2.0 Computer Servers Program Requirements clarifying the use of the newly updated SERT Version 1.0.2. The finalized documents are posted below.

Computer Servers SERT V1.0.2 Update Memo (PDF, 35 KB)
Version 2.0 Computer Servers Program Requirements Rev. Oct-2013 (PDF, 224 KB)

Server Efficiency Rating Tool (SERT) V1.0.1 Update to ENERGY STAR Version 2.0 Program Requirements - September 4, 2013

EPA updated the ENERGY STAR Version 2.0 Computer Servers Program Requirements clarifying the use of the newly updated SERT Version 1.0.1. The finalized documents are posted below.

Computer Servers SERT Update Memo (PDF, 159 KB)
Version 2.0 Computer Servers Program Requirements Rev. Sep-2013 (PDF, 529 KB)

ENERGY STAR Computer Servers Version 2.0 — March 15, 2013

Servers Version 2.0 Cover Letter (PDF, 44 KB)
Servers Version 2.0 Program Requirements (PDF, 650 KB)
Servers Version 2.0 Test Reporting Template (OFFICEDOCUMENT, 45 KB)
Servers Version 2.0 Final Draft Specification Comment Response Document (PDF, 113 KB)
Servers Version 2.0 Final Draft Test Method Comment Response Document (PDF, 20 KB)

ENERGY STAR Version 2.0 Computer Server Kick-off Event Presentation - March 4, 2013

Kick-off Webinar (PDF, 678 KB)

ENERGY STAR Version 2.0 Computer Server Final Draft Stakeholder Webinar - January 31, 2013

Final Draft Presentation (PDF, 356 KB)

ENERGY STAR Computer Servers Final Draft Version 2.0 — January 9, 2013

The Final Draft of the ENERGY STAR Version 2.0 Computer Server specification is posted below along with related files. Stakeholders are encouraged to review these documents and provide written feedback via email to servers@energystar.gov by Friday, January 25, 2013.

Servers Version 2.0 Final Draft Cover Letter (PDF, 47 KB)
Servers Version 2.0 Final Draft Specification (PDF, 214 KB)
Servers Version 2.0 Draft 3 Specification Comment Response Document (PDF, 145 KB)
Servers Version 2.0 Final Draft Test Method (PDF, 144 KB)
Servers Version 2.0 Draft 3 Test Method Comment Response Document (PDF, 103 KB)
Servers Test Reporting Template (OFFICEDOCUMENT, 41 KB)

Stakeholder Comments on ENERGY STAR Version 2.0 Draft 3 Computer Servers Specification

AppliedMicro Draft 3 Comments (PDF, 80 KB)
ARM Draft 3 Comments (PDF, 182 KB)
Hewlett-Packard Draft 3 Comments (PDF, 243 KB)
IBM Draft 3 Comments (PDF, 165 KB)
Panduit Corporation Draft 3 Comments (PDF, 200 KB)
SPEC Draft 3 Comments (PDF, 129 KB)
The Green Grid Draft 3 Comments (PDF, 126 KB)

ENERGY STAR Computer Servers Draft 3 Version 2.0 — August 23, 2012

Draft 3 of the ENERGY STAR Version 2.0 Computer Server specification is posted below along with related files. Stakeholders are encouraged to review these documents and provide written feedback via email to servers@energystar.gov by Friday, September 28, 2012.

Servers Version 2.0 Draft 3 Cover Memo (PDF, 40 KB)
Servers Version 2.0 Draft 3 Specification (PDF, 204 KB)
Servers Version 2.0 Draft 2 Comment Response Document (PDF, 214 KB)
Servers Version 2.0 Draft PPDS Template (EXCEL, 178 KB)
Servers Version 2.0 Draft 3 Test Method (PDF, 103 KB)
Servers Version 2.0 Draft 2 Test Method Comment Response Document (PDF, 218 KB)

Stakeholder Comments on ENERGY STAR Version 2.0 Draft 2 Computer Servers Specification

Cisco Draft 2 Comments (PDF, 62 KB)
Dell Draft 2 Comments (PDF, 21 KB)
Deutsche Bank Draft 2 Comments (PDF, 74 KB)
Electric Power Research Institute Draft 2 Comments (PDF, 27 KB)
European Commission Draft 2 Comments (PDF, 59 KB)
Hitachi Draft 2 Comments (PDF, 90 KB)
Hewlett-Packard Draft 2 Comments (PDF, 208 KB)
IBM Draft 2 Comments (PDF, 133 KB)
Natural Resources Defense Council Draft 2 Comments (PDF, 111 KB)
The Green Grid Draft 2 Comments (PDF, 60 KB)

Draft 2 Version 2.0 ENERGY STAR Computer Server Stakeholder Webinar - May 24, 2012

EPA Presentation (PDF, 1.3 MB)

ENERGY STAR Computer Servers Draft 2 Version 2.0 - May 11, 2012

Draft 2 of the ENERGY STAR Version 2.0 Computer Server specification is posted below along with related files. Stakeholders are encouraged to review these documents and provide written feedback via email to servers@energystar.gov by June 6, 2012.

Cover Memo (PDF, 38 KB)
Server V2.0 Draft 2 Specification (PDF, 163 KB)
Server Test Method Draft Revision May-2012 (PDF, 99 KB)
Draft 2 Dataset (OFFICEDOCUMENT, 446 KB)

Server Dataset Development

On August 19th, EPA launched the dataset assembly effort for Computer Servers. Below are materials distributed at that time: a timeline of milestones and data due dates, a test method for this effort, and a dataset assembly form for all data submissions. All data must be received electronically via email to servers@energystar.gov by the dates specified.

Server V2.0 Dataset Assembly Test Method (PDF, 86 KB)
Dataset Assembly Form (EXCEL, 54 KB)

Stakeholder Comments on ENERGY STAR Version 2.0 Computer Servers Dataset Discussion Documents - July 28, 2011

IBM Dataset Discussion Comments (PDF, 26 KB)
Intel Dataset Discussion Comments (PDF, 97 KB)
The Green Grid Dataset Discussion Comments (PDF, 126 KB)

ENERGY STAR Servers Dataset Discussion Document - June 13, 2011

EPA released an updated Dataset Discussion Document that incorporates requested clarifications and suggestions received from stakeholders. It is intended as a resource for further stakeholder feedback and discussion, specifically addressing the following:

Remind stakeholders of the dataset effort goals and scope
Reflect stakeholder comments received on the five-point family testing proposal
Review the configuration permutations that are of interest to EPA
Describe EPA's thoughts on the possible role of modeling data in the effort (derived from manufacturer power calculators)
Revise the program development timeline

ENERGY STAR Servers Dataset Discussion Document 6.13.2011 (PDF, 111 KB)

Minutes from Certification and Verification Discussion - April 21, 2011

EPA held a conference call on April 21, 2011 as an opportunity for stakeholders and Certification Bodies to discuss the certification and verification processes for servers and workstations.

Minutes from Certification and Verification Discussion (PDF, 54 KB)

ENERGY STAR Computer Server Stakeholder Meeting - March 11, 2011

EPA hosted a meeting in Washington, DC on March 11, 2011, to discuss topics related to the ENERGY STAR Server Specification Development effort. Below are materials from the meeting.

Server Stakeholder Meeting Presentation (PDF, 455 KB)
Server Dataset Discussion Guide (PDF, 74 KB)
Server Dataset Test Method Reference (PDF, 86 KB)
Document Comparison - Draft 1 - Test Method Reference (PDF, 240 KB)

Conference Call Computer Servers Draft 1 Version 2.0 - June 30, 2010

EPA held a stakeholder conference call on June 30, 2010 as an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss key topics from Draft 1. EPA thanks stakeholders for their participation in this important call. Below is a discussion summary covering topics and points made during the call.

Meeting Minutes - Server Conference Call (PDF, 60 KB)

As noted during the call SPEC has released an updated version of their SERT Design Document. This document information on preliminary schedule, workload and worklet descriptions, and other updates. Stakeholders are encouraged to review the document at the link below.

SERT Design Document - 2nd Revision

Stakeholder Comments on ENERGY STAR Version 2.0 Draft 1 Computer Servers Specification

Online Meeting Materials Computer Servers Draft 1 Version 2.0 - May 27, 2010

Below are meeting materials from EPA's May 27th web meeting to discuss Draft 1 and early feedback received from stakeholders.

ENERGY STAR Presentation - Draft 1 (May 27, 2010) (PDF, 386 KB)
SPEC Presentation - SERT (May 27, 2010) (PDF, 211 KB)

ENERGY STAR Computer Servers Draft 1 Version 2.0

Draft 1 of the ENERGY STAR Version 2.0 Computer Server specification is posted below along with related files. The comment period for these documents is now closed.

ENERGY STAR Cover Memo (PDF, 88 KB)
ENERGY STAR Computer Servers Draft 1 Version 2.0 (PDF, 557 KB)
SERT Draft Design Document (PDF, 250 KB)
Draft 1 Power and Performance Datasheet (PDF, 183 KB)

Meeting Materials The Green Grid Technical Forum - February 2, 2010

Servers (10:00 AM to 12:30 PM):

ENERGY STAR Servers Version 2.0 Development Update (PDF, 523 KB)

Storage (1:30 PM to 4:00 PM):

ENERGY STAR Data Center Storage Version 1.0 Development Update (PDF, 340 KB)

Stakeholder Information Session Meeting Announcement

Representatives from the US EPA will be in attendance at The Green Grid Technical Forum in San Jose, CA on February 2, 2010, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM PT, at the San Jose Marriott. Please RSVP to storage@energystar.gov or ENERGY STAR Servers & Storage Stakeholder Information Session Meeting Announcement (PDF, 22 KB)

Stakeholder Comments on ENERGY STAR Version 2.0 Preliminary Draft Computer Servers Specification

Austrian Energy Agency Comments (PDF, 23 KB)
CSCI Comments (PDF, 94 KB)
Dell Comments (PDF, 27 KB)
Deutsche Bank Comments (PDF, 12 KB)
European Commision Comments (PDF, 50 KB)
Fujitsu Comments (PDF, 53 KB)
Green Grid Comments (PDF, 146 KB)
HP Comments (PDF, 109 KB)
Huawei Comments (PDF, 40 KB)
IBM Comments (PDF, 69 KB)
Intel Comments (PDF, 18 KB)
ITI Comments (PDF, 37 KB)
METI Comments (PDF, 33 KB)
Samsung Comments (PDF, 336 KB)
Sun Microsystems Comments (PDF, 169 KB)
Thomson Reuters Comments (PDF, 18 KB)

Meeting Materials - ENERGY STAR Computer Servers Version 2.0 Stakeholder Workshop - September 25, 2009

Workshop Agenda (PDF, 60 KB)
Attendee List (EXCEL, 53 KB)
Meeting Notes (PDF, 168 KB)
Introduction Presentation (PDF, 619 KB)
Overview of Version 1.0 and Forecast of Version 2.0 Development Effort (PDF, 207 KB)
Industry Perspectives: The Green Grid (PDF, 716 KB)
End User Perspectives: eBay (PDF, 291 KB)
Active Mode Efficiency - EPA Presentation (PDF, 245 KB)
Active Mode Efficiency - SPEC (PDF, 323 KB)
Breakout 1A - Blade Server Discussion (PDF, 184 KB)
Breakout 1B - Program Scope and General Requirements (PDF, 184 KB)
Breakout 2A - Power Supply Requirements (PDF, 182 KB)
Breakout 2A - CSCI Presentation (PDF, 691 KB)
Breakout 2B - Reporting and Data Measurement (PDF, 187 KB)

ENERGY STAR Computer Server Version 2.0 Preliminary Draft

Cover Memo (PDF, 75 KB)
ENERGY STAR Computer Server Version 2.0 Preliminary Draft (PDF, 352 KB)
ENERGY STAR Computer Server Version 2.0 - Efficiency Rating Tool Development (PDF, 61 KB)

Computer Servers Version 2.0 Stakeholder Workshop

ENERGY STAR Version 2.0 Server Workshop Announcement Memo (PDF, 64 KB)
Agenda and Web Conference Links (PDF, 61 KB)

Applicable Specifications:
Electronics and Office Equipment: Enterprise Servers (PDF, 224 KB)