Building Efficient Data Centers with the Open Compute Project

This post details the design and construction of Facebook's first custom-built data center, focusing on energy efficiency and cost reduction. Key innovations include a 480-volt electrical distribution system, removal of non-essential server components, reuse of hot aisle air for heating, and elimination of central UPS. These changes resulted in a 38% reduction in energy usage and a 24% cost decrease compared to existing facilities. The post also announces the formation of the Open Compute Project to share these hardware and data center specifications with the industry.