Future Facilities' 6SigmaDC Datacenter Conference and User Group was held in San Francisco in November 2011.
This three day event combined high-profile seminar presentations with networking opportunities and 6SigmaDC training.
A Seminar Day on November 15th included cutting edge presentations from leaders in the datacenter and electronics industries; while two Training Days (16th & 17th Nov) provided 6SigmaDC users with in depth training and high-level content from Future Facilities' experts.
Click the links on the right to learn more about the conference, and download seminar presentations from 6SigmaDC users like Facebook, Intel, Colt and more!
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Thanks to all who attended the 2011 6SigmaDC Conference & User Group.
With high quality presentation sessions from big industry names, in-depth training sessions, networking opportunities over food and drinks, and spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline, the 6SigmaDC Conference was a great success. In a recent post-event survey, the majority of attendees said that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the event, and were likely to attend again!
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Welcome to the Model Data Center:
A Future Facilities Overview |
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An introduction from Hassan Moezzi, Director, Future Facilities. This presentation provides an overview of Future Facilities' Virtual Facility methodology and explains how it can increase datacenter efficiency, reclaim stranded cooling capacity, as well as improving communications and therefore success rates during the entire datacenter design and management phases.
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A New Standard for Data Center Thermal Sensors, Data Center Efficiency and Optimized Cooling Control |
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Chuck Rego, Chief Architect at Intel Corp., discussed the use of CFD in improving data center efficiency.
This study shows that with optimized cooling control one could reduce the total cost of ownership significantly while optimizing cooling budget, with no performance loss.The use of CFD analysis for optimizing data center cooling efficiency as an integral function of daily operations...
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The OpenCompute Project and How it Resulted in One of the World’s Most Efficient Data Centers |
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Dr. Veerendra Mulay, Thermal Engineer at Facebook, presented Facebook’s technologically advanced, purpose-built server and data center designs currently in operation in Prineville, Oregon. Dr Mulay described the Open Compute Project, the novel design strategy behind the OpenCompute server and the advanced features of the facility...
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6SigmaDC: The Only Way to Build a Successful Modular Data Center |
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Guy Ruddock, VP Design, Delivery & Operations for Data Centre Services at Colt, described how 6SigmaDC CFD simulations enabled Colt to design and manufacture industry transforming 'Modular Data Centers'. Guy explained how the solution is changing every aspect of data centre ownership, purchase and operation. With a real life case study...
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Direct Liquid Cooling of the OpenCompute Project Reference Design |
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The OpenCompute Project has ushered in a new wave of Data Center Design/Operational strategies. This presentation, given by John Weale, Senior Technical Associate at Integral Group, highlighted the benefits of the OpenCompute reference design and the growing importance of design integration across the entire physical scale of the data center from chip to facility...
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Achieving Energy Efficient Data Centers Using Cooling Path Management & ASHRAE Standards |
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Dan Dyer, Project Manager at DLB Associates, presented cases in which industry standard practices reduce the energy efficiency of a data center, resulting in IT equipment overheat. In later scenarios it was shown that with proper 'cooling path management' (CPM), ASHRAE recommendations can be implemented. Results showed that this air flow management is a key strategy in achieving energy efficient data centers...
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Data Center Infrastucture Management Software: A 451 Group Perspective |
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John Stanley, Research Analyst for Eco-Efficient IT at The 451 Group, provided an overview of the rapidly evolving market for DCIM software, giving clarity on the business impact of DCIM and how DCIM solutions are evolving toward a common set of objectives. Particular focus was placed on how DCIM software and CFD modeling can close the communication gap between IT and facilities operational practices...
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Seminar Speakers
Charles Rego, Chief Architect at Intel Corp
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Charles Rego is the Chief Data Center Architect for the High Density & Cloud Computing Division at Intel Corporation, enabling and evangelizing energy efficient power and thermal technologies. He is a 15 year Intel veteran, with over 30 years of industry experience in data center and infrastructure engineering, thermal modeling, network engineering and infrastructure design. Mr. Rego is a certified data center design professional and has published numerous whitepapers and technical articles on energy efficiency and cooling technologies. He is currently performing leading technology work in regards to server airflow management techniques and other data center related issues. Mr. Rego is an Associate Member of ASHRAE, Green Grid, and is performing work on several standards committees. |
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Veerendra Mulay, Thermal Engineer at Facebook
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Dr. Veerendra Mulay is a thermal engineer at Facebook. He is responsible for thermal management of Facebook’s data centers and hardware fleet.
Before joining Facebook, Veerendra received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2009. His research was focused on cooling strategies for data centers and electronic systems. He has published numerous technical papers. |
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Guy Ruddock, VP Design, Delivery & Operations for Data Centre Services at Colt
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Guy Ruddock established the Data Centre team at Colt, and manages the infrastructure of 350 data centres and nodes across Europe with a floor area in excess of 25,000m2 of raised floors.
Guy is responsible for the invention, engineering and operational design of Colt's €100m+ Data Centre initiative.
Previously Guy was Executive Director at Fidelity International, Group MD/CIO at LCH. Clearnet, Director of Oil and Gas Projects at SAIC, and a Director at BP. |
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John Weale, Senior Technical Associate at Integral Group (formerly Rumsey Engineers)
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John Weale is a global player in the design of low energy data center cooling systems. His projects include the first LEED Platinum Pre-certified data center in the world, ADC McClellen Green Data Center; and National Renewable Energy Lab’s Energy System Integration Facility, the first laboratory to use waste heat reclaimed from a high performance computing data center.
John was involved in ground-breaking benchmarking studies for data centers and cleanrooms, and is the coauthor of Data Center Best Practice Guides for critical environments, published in collaboration with Stanford, PG&E, and NREL. John is a graduate of the University of Washington with Bachelors and Masters of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering, and is a registered Mechanical Engineer and LEED Accredited Professional. |
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Dan Dyer, Principal at DLB Associates
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During his 15-year career at DLB Associates, Dan Dyer has been a project manager for more than 30 mission critical facilities, including a number of Google Data Centers.
Most recently, Dan managed the design and construction of the Google Data Center in Hamina, Finland which involved the conversion of a former paper mill into a state of the art datacenter with an innovative cooling system that utilizes seawater from the Bay of Finland.
Dan has provided a significant contribution to the ASHRAE TC 9.9 Datacom Series Publications, such as the recently published Green Tips for Data Centers and co-authored the ASHRAE Paper, “High-Density Cooling of Data Centers and Telecom Facilities”. |
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John Stanley, Research Analyst for Eco-Efficient IT at The 451 Group
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Prior to joining 451 Group, John Stanley was a project manager and researcher at the Uptime Institute, where he worked with Institute founder Ken Brill on data center efficiency publications and original research. He has also prepared Institute contributions to industry input for U.S. Department of Energy data center efficiency initiatives.
In addition to his work with The 451 Group, Mr. Stanley contributed to the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2007 Report to Congress on Server and Data Center Energy Efficiency.
Prior to focusing on data centers, Mr. Stanley worked in the energy efficiency consulting practice at Rocky Mountain Institute, helping private sector clients improve environmental performance and profitability via energy efficient designs and practices. He holds an MS degree from the Energy and Resources Group at the University of California, Berkeley and a BS in physics from North Carolina State University. |
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Are you a 6SigmaDC user?
Future Facilities is giving you the opportunity to present at future 6SigmaDC Data Center Conference and User Training events!
The events will combine cutting edge presentations from leaders in the datacenter and electronics industries with training and high-level content from Future Facilities' experts.
We are looking for 6SigmaDC users to present case studies/ideas that cover relevant topics, such as:
- The use of simulation for data center design and optimization; especially for cutting edge design concepts such as active cooling/airflow control, containment, integration of server and facility air movers or other novel airflow management concepts
- Simulation and the Virtual Facility as a platform for design communication and collaboration between designers, suppliers and owner/operators
- The use of the Virtual Facility to integrate IT and facilities operations / IT and airflow management
- The use of the Virtual Facility to optimize data center performance for high efficiency
- Any other related topics
If you would like to present at one of our events, please contact us via the form below, providing a description of your suggested topic and making sure to complete all fields.
Please note that the main conference event is usually held in the US. However other conferences do take place around the world, and Future Facilities will be happy to respond to demand.
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