Facebook Putting Batteries On-Board Its Servers

1sockchuck writes "The data center of the future may have no central UPS units, and be filled with servers with on-board batteries. Facebook says it will adopt a new power distribution design that shifts the UPS and battery backup functions from the data center into the cabinet by adding a 12-volt battery to each server power supply, an approach pioneered by Google. Facebook says the move will slash its power bill and save millions in capital expenses on UPS systems and PDUs. Facebook acknowledged that these types of custom designs are limited to large companies, but called on server vendors and data center builders to adapt their offerings to make them available to smaller companies."

Comments

Oh good

[ArchieBunker]

What would the world be like if facebook went offline... I'm not sure I could continue living.

Re:On board batteries fine, but 277 volt?

[DarrenBaker]

Could you dumb it down a shade?