In this podcast episode, Grant Caley, UK and Ireland solutions director at NetApp, discusses the importance of sustainable storage. He explains that the demand for sustainable storage is being driven by factors such as the power and cooling requirements of data storage in data centers and the energy wasted on retaining unused data.
Caley also talks about the ways in which storage array manufacturers are working to make storage more energy efficient. This includes using denser media like QLC flash, more energy-efficient components, and implementing data reduction techniques. These efforts not only support sustainability but also benefit businesses by reducing costs associated with data storage.
By adopting more energy-efficient storage arrays, businesses can save on infrastructure costs, energy bills, and even reduce their data center footprint. This not only benefits the bottom line but also positively impacts the environment by reducing unnecessary energy consumption. Ultimately, sustainable storage practices can lead to a more efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly approach to data management.