Recommendation : 4. Monitor the impact of the host
Are the servers and technical equipment certified ?
Energy
B People
B Planet
B Prosperity
Difficulty
*
Priority
High
Récurrence
Periodic
Tests
Do the servers have a certification (ASHRAE, TCO8, ...)?
Precisions
Environmental standards, labels and certifications are becoming more common. Servers, storage spaces and network equipment are increasingly demonstrating adherence to some of these standards. The emergence of new labels should be monitored to choose the best solution.
Use Case
Le dossier technique de l'hébergement trace l'éfficacité énergétique et les certifications des équipements
18 - The chosen computer equipment is subject to certification via an eco-label.
Additional elements
Operational issues related to the project
Rule for assessing the level of compliance of the criterion
Yes = 100 ; Partial = 50 ; No = 0 / 100
Life cycle
Acquisition
12 other criteria related to the recommendation: Monitor the impact of the host
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)
Are servers and routers renewed when technologies allow better energy efficiency ?
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 ?