[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||30px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Zombies-in-the-data-center.jpeg” alt=”Zombies in the data center” title_text=”Zombies in the data center” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]As enterprises adopt AI, cloud computing, and data analytics, one thing lurks in the shadows of their data centers: zombie servers<\/b>. These inactive or severely underutilized servers take a big bite out of operations, drawing power and resources without contributing meaningful work. Research from the Uptime Institute indicates that as much as 30% of servers may be idle at any given time, suggesting enterprises could save millions each year by identifying and eliminating these “zombies.”[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f4f4f4″ width=”auto” custom_padding=”15px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”|||15px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nThe Cost of Zombie Servers<\/h2>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”15px|15px||15px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”]When it comes to cost, zombie servers can devour more than their fair share. Each idle server can consume approximately 200 to 400 watts per hour, resulting in annual power costs of $400 to $600 per server. In large data centers housing thousands of servers, wasted energy expenses can easily scale into the millions. Currently, U.S. data centers account for over 4% of the nation’s total electricity consumption, a figure projected to rise to 6% by 2026<\/a> due to growing demands from AI and cloud computing applications.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”auto” custom_padding=”30px||||false|false” border_color_top=”#78828A” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”30px||||false|false” border_width_top=”1px” border_color_top=”#D6D6D6″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Out-of-band management (OOBM) solutions, like ZPE Systems\u2019 Nodegrid<\/a>, provide an effective way to monitor, manage, and optimize data center infrastructure, even when the primary network is down. When combined with ServerTech Intelligent PDUs<\/a>, data center admins can remote-in to identify and address zombie servers, so they can ensure their operations run at peak efficiency.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” custom_padding=”15px||||false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#efefef” custom_padding=”30px|30px||30px|false|true” border_color_top=”#D6D6D6″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n AI and other resource-intensive applications mean data centers need to be as efficient as possible. Zombie servers are not just an energy problem; they impact a data center\u2019s ability to scale and meet demand for high-performance computing. Here are some benefits of removing or repurposing zombie servers:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”auto” custom_margin=”0px||30px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” border_color_top=”#78828A” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#B5B5B5″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”30px||||false|false” border_color_top=”#D6D6D6″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Set up a call with one of ZPE Systems\u2019 engineers, and we\u2019ll show you how to get zombie servers out of your data center. Click the button below to schedule your call.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/products\/schedule-a-nodegrid-demo\/” button_text=”Schedule a Demo” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_margin=”30px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_text_color=”#214C64″ header_4_text_color=”#358AAF” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Watch this 20-minute video where Marcel van Zwienen (Senior Sales Engineer) demonstrates the remote management capabilities of Nodegrid and ZPE Cloud.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/zpe-cloud-demonstration-july-2024\/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Watch Marcel’s Demo” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” button_font=”||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Marcel-gives-ZPE-Cloud-demo.jpg” alt=”Screenshot” title_text=”Screenshot” url=”https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/zpe-cloud-demonstration-july-2024\/” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#214C64″ width=”auto” custom_margin=”15px||||false|false” custom_padding=”15px|15px|15px|15px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_text_color=”#214C64″ header_4_text_color=”#358AAF” custom_padding=”30px|15px|30px|15px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Check out these resources to help fight zombie servers and other inefficiencies lurking in your data center:<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Zombie servers drain energy and cost billions of dollars per year. 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Benefits of Removing Zombie Servers<\/h2>\n
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Get Help Fighting Zombie Servers<\/h2>\n
Watch a Walkthrough Demo<\/h2>\n
More Valuable Resources for Remote Monitoring<\/h2>\n
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