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| Specification | Posted |
| SNIA Emerald™ Power Efficiency Measurement Specification for Data Center Storage Devices Version .0.0.49 | Jun 2025 |
SNIA Emerald™ Power Efficiency Measurement Specification for Data Center Storage Devices Version .0.0.49
This document defines the requirements for conducting accurate and consistent power efficiency measurements, including the test environment, equipment, and data collection and reduction methods. This document serves as a reference for manufacturers, system integrators, regulatory bodies, test organizations and information technology professionals who are interested in evaluating the power efficiency of individual storage devices.
