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C Cisco EnergyWise
Overview
In summary of Cisco EnergyWise: Summary and Concepts (white paper,
C11-568212.pdf), Cisco
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EnergyWise creates a platform for managing the
energy usage of routers, switches, servers, and other datacenter-related
equipment using standard IOS-based mechanisms. Cisco EnergyWise can be
used to enforce enterprise-wide power management policies, gather power
metrics into user-friendly dashboards, and enable customers to gain control
over their power usage in both the datacenter and building infrastructure.
You can use the Cisco EnergyWise domain to manage equipment, such as
routers, switches, servers, and other datacenter-related equipment. In a
domain, a minimal deployment consists of at least three types of devices:
•Endpoint
An endpoint is a device that consumes or meters power, such as an
ePower PDU, that manages multiple loads, or an individual
Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) device.
• Domain member
Domain members form the core of the Cisco EnergyWise domain,
and pass messages (“queries”) across the network. Typically, these
are routers, switches, or other core infrastructure equipment.