Recommendation : 4. Monitor the impact of the host
Are servers and routers renewed when technologies allow better energy efficiency ?
Equipment (hardware)
B People
B Planet
B Prosperity
Difficulty
N/A
Priority
/
Récurrence
/
Tests
Are equipment certifications available?
Precisions
Technological advances and the efficiency of technical components can make it more useful to have recent equipment that will consume less energy for the same use.
Additional elements
Rule for assessing the level of compliance of the criterion
0 / 0
Life cycle
Fin de Vie
12 other criteria related to the recommendation: Monitor the impact of the host
Energy
Are the servers and technical equipment certified ?
Systems (software)
Does the supplier display all of its indicators ?
Equipment (hardware)
Is the end-of-life equipment recycled or upcycled (sale / donation / recycling, etc.) ?
Energy
Does the electricity come from renewable energies ?
Energy
Does the datacenter provide reliable information in terms of energy consumption ?
Energy
Is the hosting company transparent about the carbon impact of the infrastructure and its usage for its customers ?
Social
Are the suppliers selected on the basis of their ability to communicate the differentiating indicators ?
Social
Are the legal structure, its subsidiaries and its parent company respectful of regulations and ethics ?
Equipment (hardware)
Is non-critical equipment obtained from reconditioning ?
Equipment (hardware)
Is the equipment repaired rather than replaced ?
Equipment (hardware)
Does the construction / sheath / insulation materials used allow for better energy efficiency. Does the building meet HQE, rt2012 or equivalent standards ?
Equipment (hardware)
What is the impact of data center cooling on the environment ?