White Paper

June 2016

Green Buildings and Energy Efficiency

The Benefits of FTTO based IT-Infrastructures

Introduction
How can you equip a new or existing building with a state-of-the-art network whilst
also conserving energy? What consequences could 'Green Building' have on your IT
infrastructure? Is it possible to introduce a future-proof network infrastructure without
creating more waste? How do you get more performance out of your IT infrastructure
whilst saving resources, time, power and money?
This document will examine these and many other questions in detail, focusing on the
energy efficiency benefits of 'Fibre To The Office' ( FTTO) infrastructures.

Environmental Concerns
Almost half of all European carbon emissions come from buildings. In fact, according
to the International Energy Agency, buildings are responsible for more than 40% of the
worlds total primary energy consumption as well as 24% of global carbon dioxide
emissions.
The European Union 2020 plan aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by
2020. 20% of EU energy consumption should come from renewable resources, and
energy efficiency has to be improved by 20% by 2020.
Reducing carbon emissions of new buildings and optimising the energy efficiency of
existing buildings is vital to achieving this. More and more property developers, facility
operators and IT managers think in terms of Green Building and work out solutions to
lessen the Buildings Impact on the environment.

Green Buildings
What is Green Building?
Green Building, also known as Green Construction or Sustainable Building, refers to
structures and processes that remain environmentally responsible and resource-efficient
throughout the buildings life cycle. This covers everything from sighting to design,
construction, operation, maintenance, renovation and demolition. Different rating systems
exist to evaluate the sustainability level of buildings, such as LEED (US & Canada), BREEAM (UK), HQE (Fr), DGNB (Germany), Green Star (Australia).
Green Building is all about striking a balance between building and sustainability.
Designers, architects, engineers, IT-specialists and end users work closely together at
all the stages of the building project. They analyze customer requirements and work out
solutions that are not only economical, durable and comfortable but environmentally
responsible and energy efficient, or 'green', too. Hence the notion of 'Green Building'.
 https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energiestandard

Figure 1. Are we in for a Green Future?

Solar and wind power, rain water collection, cross flow heat exchangers, Energy Star
appliances and equipment, LED and OLED lighting, building automation, electrical cars and
recycling - all governed by modern ICT technologies - are there for more sustainability.

Energy costs make up some 25-30% of total expenditures on an average building.

A typical `traditional building consumes 250-300 kWh per m2 per year. Modern buildings
are dsigned to consume about 160 kWh per m2 per year, whereas a construction based
on Green Building principles can reduce that to 30 kWh.

Building Types based on Power Consumption

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Trend
Landmarks

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Figure 2. Types of Buildings based on Basic Power Needs Consumption

So what makes a Building green?
Green Building Best Practices
Green Building is, in essence, an approach to reducing the impact of buildings on the
environment and human health throughout and beyond their lifecycle. In such a Building,
resources are used more efficiently to create and operate homes, commercial facilities or
institutions, which are more energy-efficient and healthy for inhabitants.
It includes water and electricity meters, carbon dioxide presence detectors, intelligent
light management and HVAC (heating, cooling, air-conditioning and ventilation units),
use of low-impact building materials and materials for finishing and interior design.
Green roofs, rain gardens, use of solar, wind and geo-thermal power all play a part in
this. Production of waste and toxic substances is minimized, waste is recycled.

 https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energiestandard

Photovoltaic Panels
for Solar Power

Trees on
East & West

Water Heater
Solar Collector

Photovoltaic Panels
for Solar Power

High Quality
Insulation &
Sealing

Light coloured
exterior walls

Energy efficient
Windows & Glass
Electrical
Car

Energy Star
Appliances & Fixtures

Cross Flow
Heat Exchanger

Figure 3. Modern one family house built on Green Building Principles

As Information and Telecommunication Technologies are an essential part of todays
building infrastructure, its worth considering how these can play a part in 'greening'
the Building.

Energy-efficient Networks
What is Green IT?
Green ICT, also referred to as Green IT or ICT sustainability, is a widely-used term
describing environmental practices in IT related to energy consumption. This aims to
minimize the negative impact of IT operations on the environment during their active use
phase. It includes energy efficient products and technologies, i.e. with reduced power
consumption and more efficient power supply, data centre redesign, server virtualization
concepts with lower CO2 emission, and cloud services. 'Green IT' mainly focuses on
Energy Efficiency. To be more accurate, the term 'Green IT' had better be replaced by
'Energy Efficient IT'.
However, the concept incorporates more than just IT technology aspects. It also includes
low-emission building materials, recycling and alternative energy sources (solar, wind,
biofuels, thermal, etc.) to power data centres and IT infrastructures.

Energy Efficient IT studies, analyses and optimises the performance of computers, servers,
power supply units and all associated subsystems and peripheral devices to produce a
more responsible network. Besides lowering energy consumption and improving the
carbon footprint of a company or institution, Energy Efficient IT makes it possible to save
a considerable amount of money.
By taking an integrated approach to ICT, it is possible to support the realization of a smart
and responsible building infrastructure. Around the world, the powerful combination of
Energy Efficient IT and Green Building Best Practices is already being embraced to
address issues related to data centre emissions, building design and urban planning.

Energy Efficient IT and Green Building

According to analysts, ICT makes up about 20-25% of a building energy bill.
There are several ways in which Energy Efficient IT can support Green Building.
For example, it can enable a more efficient allocation of energy and water resources,
enhance efficiency through data analysis and algorithms, fine-tune energy consumption,
virtualize functions and services, enable teleworking, integrate different in-building
systems into a single one, i.e. create one single point of management, and identify areas
of improvement. In addition, continuous monitoring and data evaluation over time help
considerably optimize existing processes and structures and be better prepared for the
future needs.
Specifically in IT Networks we see that 'energy responsible' components and systems,
with enabled intelligent functionalities and alarm tracking, significantly outperform their
traditional counterparts. They optimize efficiency of infrastructures by scheduling port
and wireless access, adjust power usage to the exact users needs and shut down ports
automatically when they are unused, for example at night or during public holidays.
ICT plays an ever increasing role in Green Building Concepts and should be considered
for Building Optimisation as well.

 Gartner Inc., 'IT Vendors, Service Providers and Users Can lighten ITs Environmental footpint'. Simon Mingay, December 5, 2007.

What is FTTO?
Clearly, energy efficient IT technologies can make a significant contribution to the
successful implementation of the principles of Green Building. One such technology is
'Fibre to the Office', or FTTO.
FTTO is an innovative, fibre-based Local Area Network (LAN) cabling concept, which
adds value by focusing on optimizing networks energy performance.
In an FTTO infrastructure fibre is installed from the central switch to the connection
point in the office or workplace. The final 3-5 metres to the end devices are covered by
standard RJ45 patch cords, with intelligent managed FTTO Switches ensuring media
conversion.
Each FTTO Switch is connected to the central switch with one or two SFP-Uplinks and
has four user ports. Each of these ports has Gigabit Ethernet capability. This centralised
structure of active network components may greatly simplify rollout, management and
service of networks, significantly reducing IT-infrastructure costs.
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No floor distributors needed!

No floor distributors needed!

No limit at 90 m
No need for floor distributors
between the Central Switch and
End User Devices

550 m (Multimode) or > 2.000 m (Singlemode)

Building Distributor

More useable area due to less space

for technical equipment

Structured
Fibre To The Office
cabling
(Fibre based)

Figure 4. Traditional vs. FTTO Network Designs

FTTO offers a simpler, more flexible cabling structure with no need for floor distributors. It
combines the benefits of both Twisted Pair and fibre and delivers maximum performance
with minimum energy waste. There are several factors, which contribute to energy
efficiency of FTTO based networks. Well examine some of them more closely.

What Makes FTTO Energy Efficient?

Fundamental Benefits of FTTO
No Building Distributors Means Less Active & Passive Equipment
FTTO cabling solutions require less passive and active equipment than traditional
solutions. This is due to the absence of floor distributors. As there is no need for floor
distributors, no investment is needed in the floor distributor equipment.
FTTO Networks Consume Less Power
In traditional network designs, floor distribution switches may consume a lot of power
and require efficient cooling to dissipate heat.
In a network project with 1,000 user ports, floor distribution switches may consume 2,74
kWh (when all ports are active) per hour. Another 3.21 kWh per hour is required for
cooling (for the central switch), resulting in a total power consumption of 5.95 kWh per
hour (52,084 kWh per year). In FTTO Network Designs there are no floor distribution
switches, so that a minimum of 31,498 kWh per year can be saved!

4th Floor
645W

3rd Floor
645W

75% of ports are

active.

2nd Floor
645W

1st Floor
645W

3,195W in Total

PSU

460W

- No Cooling Units in the floor distributors

- Chassis Solution chosen for distribution switches

Figure 5. Traditional Network Power Consumption

 Values taken from a real customer project with 1000 ports.
 considering the use phase consumption

4th Floor

353W

3rd Floor

353W

2nd Floor

353W

1st Floor

353W

FTTO is about
29% more energy
efficient.

2,272W in Total
860W
PSU

Figure 6. FTTO Network Power Consumption

Please note: These values refer only to the switching power consumption, without cooling
for distribution switches! Chassis solution is chosen for the distribution switches.
Moreover, FTTO Switches consume very little power: 3.5-3.6 Watts per switch and only
0.7-0.8 W per port (average). This is nearly half of the total power consumption of floor
distribution switches in
traditional
networks.
Energy
consumption,
"Nexans GigaSwitch V3 TP SFP-I "

Switch Energy Consumption, Watt

TP Ports not
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active, EEE

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Figure 7. Energy Consumption of FTTO Switches

 Specific calculation examples and other scenarios can be found in the Appendix at the end of the Document (P. 18-19).
 With Energy Efficient Ethernet Function activated.

The special design of FTTO Switches also enables better heat dissipation without cooling.
Their statistically defined 'Mean Time Before Failure' in office environments amounts to
over 400 years.
More Space
The absence of floor distribution rooms (required to house technical equipment in
traditional network designs) means FTTO gives more useable area. A floor distribution
room takes up 9-18 m2 per floor and even more, - space which could be used instead
for e.g. shared centres for printing and photocopying!
These square metres saved do mean a lot to a shopping centre operator, business centre
manager, hotel or an educational facility. In hospitals with their chronic lack of space
less technical area actually means more area for patient healthcare and wellbeing.
Less Cabling Volume and Better Fire Load
In FTTO infrastructures, cabling volume can also be reduced by up to three quarters (vs.
traditional network designs). Fibre doesnt require grounding. Moreover, it has a very
low fire load, which is critical for old historical buildings with their special requirements
in terms of fire safety.

Add-on Benefits of FTTO

Best Infrastructure for PoE/PoE+

What is PoE?
PoE, or Power over Ethernet, is a protocol that allows electrical power to be sent along
with data over Ethernet cabling. This allows a single standard RJ45 twisted pair cord to
provide data connections as well as electrical power to a variety of electronic devices,
such as desktops, IP Phones, Wireless Access Points or IP cameras. No extra power
sockets are required, as both power and data can be transferred over the same network
cable.
In FTTO networks, a fibre connection is realized up to the work station and only the last
2-5 metres to the end user device are covered by copper wires. As the distance between
the PSE (Power Source Equipment, i.e. the FTTO Switch) and PD (Power Device, i.e. end
user device) is minimal, power losses may be reduced by up to 80% in comparison with
Cat.5E cabling.

 Experience based value derived from over 30 years of Nexans experience in networking projects.
 Based on internal R&D calculations. Generally, the shorter is the distance between PSE and PD, the better is the efficiency of
the power supply.

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100%
90%
80%

91,454kWh/Year

91,454kWh/Year

70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%

Traditional Network

FTTO

Figure 8. Power Losses, Traditional Network Designs vs. FTTO

Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
Modern FTTO Switches support EEE.
EEE is a standard (IEEE 802.3az) in network technology based on the idea that a
communication link should only consume power when data is being sent or received.
Since the 1990s, most wire line protocols have used continuous transmission, consuming
power when no data is sent. EEE signalling protocol changes this by allowing a transmitter
to point out gaps in the data transfer and setting the link into the 'idle' mode. Thus power
supply is resumed when data reappears, following a pre-defined delay.
The idea is to reduce power consumption by a factor of two, while retaining full system
functionality. Research shows that power savings of up to 45 - 80% may be expected
when using EEE enabled switches10. This translates in turn into a longer MTBF of switching equipment and a slimmer energy bill for the Building.
Energy-efficient Mode
Some FTTO Switches, for example LANactive FTTO Switches developed by Nexans,
can optimize data transfer rates based on users actual needs and preferences. The
so called 'energy-efficient mode' reduces data transfer rates (from 1,000 Mbps to 100
Mbps) either manually or automatically following a preset time schedule, just like with
automated lights.
10 D-Link First Company to Offer 'Green Ethernet' Technology for Network Connectivity, Embrace Energy-Saving Initiatives.
D-Link. October 24, 2007. Retrieved July 5, 2011.

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The Bottom Line

Analysis shows that FTTO helps realize two important goals on the way to the Green
Building:
Overall Network Power Consumption in FTTO Network Designs is reduced.
As can be seen above, FTTO is a very energy efficient solution. FTTO networks are
typically 30% more energy efficient than traditional networks and can sometimes reduce
power consumption of IT infrastructures by up to 70%. The more users there are in the
system, and the more applications there are on the network, the bigger are the benefits
brought by FTTO.
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%

100%

70%

30%

Traditional
Network

FTTO,
Average

FTTO,
Best Performance

20%
10%
0%

Figure 9. Power Consumption, Traditional Network Designs vs. FTTO

Figure 9 shows graphically the relationships between traditional networks, average
FTTO solutions and best FTTO performance in terms of power consumption. The power
consumption of traditional networks is taken for 100%.

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FTTO lowers CO2 Footprint

Less Energy usage means lower CO2 emissions and therefore less carbon footprint.
An example below looks at kWh usage in relation to tons of CO2 produced.
In traditional network designs - for example with 1,000 ports and with cooling units
installed in the floor distributors - power consumption would total some 91,454 kWh
per year (in a switch stacking scenario with cooling units in the floor distributors), which
equals 50-60 metric tons of CO2. FTTO, however, can reduce this to 32,937 kWh per
year, which is 19-23 metric tons CO2, or even lower11.
Please see Calculations in the Appendix for reference.
FTTO networks tend to have a lower carbon footprint compared with traditional networks, even in models where there are no cooling units in the floor distributor.
Please note: CO2 output is different in each country, as it is based on a national energy
mix value.
100,000
90,000
80,000

91,454kWh/Year

91,454kWh/Year

70,000
60,000
50,000

60,000kg CO2

40,000
30,000

32,937kWh/Year

20,000

23,000kg CO2

10,000
0
Traditional Network

FTTO

Figure 10. CO2 Output, Traditional Network Designs vs. FTTO

11 CO2 Calculators, https://www.prima-klima-weltweit.de/co2/kompens-berechnen.php; http://www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/

energy-resources/calculator.html#results

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Energy-efficient & High Performing

FTTO: the Best Performing Network Technology Today
Generally, FTTO offers similar levels of network performance to that found in traditional
networks. However, in some cases FTTO can outperform traditional solutions, for example
where large distances have to be covered or where special restrictions apply, e.g. in
historical buildings. FTTO benefits grow with the rate of port utilisation: the more users
there are, and the more active ports are in use (not idle), the larger are the benefits.
FTTO is the optimal, 'green' technology with a mixture of benefits brought by fibre and
Twisted Pair copper cabling.

Gigabit Ethernet Speeds, Flexibility and High Availability

Besides significantly improving energy efficiency in the use phase, FTTO offers full Gigabit
Performance on its Twisted Pair Port interfaces. It brings high bandwidth reserves and
makes advanced redundancies possible. Intelligent features help increase the security of
the network and minimize service costs.
Furthermore, FTTO adds flexibility. There is no need to have large quantities of network
components in stock, instead you 'Pay as You Grow', by simply investing in the network
as it expands. Moreover, there is no 90 metre Channel Link limitation, and network
planning is simplified. So fewer resources are wasted, and network upgrades, add-ons
and changes can be implemented quickly and easily, without stopping operation.

Easier Path to ALL IP

FTTO is prepared for any type of IP convergence and new applications, such as working from a home office, BYOD, IP video surveillance, access control, VoIP, WLAN,
IPTV (4k/3 D), building automation, and teleconferencing. Experience shows that FTTO
enables highly digitalized, highly automated and highly flexible networks on the basis
of TCP/IP.

Green Network Pays off

Green Building and TCO: a Global Perspective
Most green buildings command a premium of 2%, but yield ten times as much over their
entire lifetime. Cash savings stem from more efficient and balanced use of available
resources, resulting in a decreased energy bill. Over a span of 20 years, the financial
payback typically exceeds the additional cost of developing a Green Building by a

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factor of 4-612. Benefits dont only include a lower energy bill and lower greenhouse
gas output, but also a higher employee productivity (for example, thanks to a quicker
network) and satisfaction13.

Up to 40% less TCO (Opex+Capex) with FTTO

With FTTO, energy bills can be up to 70% lower, TCO can be reduced by up to 40%
and installation time may be reduced by up to 60%. These are the top values observed
in customer projects Nexans has seen over the last 30 years.
Please note: an accurate estimatation of each specific project is possible only after site
inspection and situation analysis!
450,000
400,000

LAN Systems (active)

350,000

Passive Components (Copper)

Passive Components (Fibre)

300,000

Installation & Configuration

250,000

Others

200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
0

Traditional Network

FTTO

Figure 11. Money Matters

Furthermore, thanks to the centralised structure of FTTO, which makes floor distributors unnecessary, it is much easier to service the network and reduce service costs. For example,
there are no service costs for the attendance and maintenance of air-conditioning, fire
protection, uninterruptible power supply units, etc. in the distribution room. This 1:4
network ratio (one core switch to four end user devices) makes the system scalable, high
available and flexible.

12 Kats, Gregory. (September 24, 2010). Costs and Benefits of Green Buildings [Web Log Post]. Retrieved from http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2010/09/24/205805/costs-and-benefits-of-green-buildings/#.
13 Fedrizzi, Rick,'Intro What LEED Measures.' United States Green Building Council, October 11, 2009.

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Rough Cost Estimate, values taken from a real customer project

Cost Estimate

Total Costs, Euro

Difference, %

Install. time, hours

Watts per Port

757.694

100.0%

1835.5

4.5

487.950

64.4%

833.6

2.2

Traditional Network
Design
FTTO Network
Design

Longer Lifespan
An FTTO solution represents a long term investment with an excellent ROI. Choosing this
type of network can have a marked effect on the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of the
IT Network.
FTTO infrastructures support several generations of active equipment and last well over
20 years. The longer life cycle of FTTO networks means less waste is caused by products
being disposed of and less need for new components to be manufactured and purchased.
Also, with FTTO it is easier and less expensive to implement redundancy topologies.

Summary
FTTO is a modern solution for optimizing the energy performance of the IT network and
the Building. It does not compromise network performance, but empowers all sorts of
modern applications. When it comes to speed, security, flexibility and availability, FTTO
network performance is unparalleled.
Most of its energy benefits are due to less passive and active equipment on the network,
and particularly due to the absence of energy-hungry distribution rooms. Rolled out in
the Building, it takes up less space and resources, and yields more useable area for
Building users.
At the same time, FTTO brilliantly combines the benefits of both copper and fibre and
brings a future-proof solution with high bandwidth and PoE functionality. Its low fire load
and flexibility in planning, rolling out and administration are particularly beneficial in
situations, where large distances have to be bridged, when there are multiple users on
the network or when building requirements impose specific restrictions.
FTTO is an efficient solution in terms of energy and CO2 footprint. It cuts energy
consumption by 30-70% compared to traditional networks and saves space that technical
service rooms would otherwise require.
So FTTO contributes to a future with more sustainable buildings and is part and parcel
of Green Building Best Practices.
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APPENDIX
Calculating Energy Efficiency of traditional and FTTO networks (on P. 18-19)

Network Design, Key Assumptions:

Core
Port utilisation
Building
Traditional Network
Design

Cisco Core Chassis with 10 G blades

two scenarios, 100% and 40% Ports in the active state
1,000 Ports, distributed over 4 Floors
Switch Stacking in the Distribution Room, with and without
cooling unit (HVAC) in the distribution room

FTTO

1,000 Ports in use, 4 Building Distributors, 5- 6 Switches

per Distribution Room,
each Switch x 48 Ports
1,000 Ports, 250 Access Switches, no Distribution
Rooms
Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, Cooling; generic
term.

HVAC

Commentaries
100% port utilisation
(All ports active)
Case (1), with HVAC units Difference
in the Distribution Rooms on = 6,682W, or 64%
the Floors for the Traditional
Design
FTTO is 64% more
energy efficient
Case (2), no HVAC units Difference
in the Distribution Rooms on = 2,135W, or 36%
the Floors for the Traditonal
Design
FTTO is 36% more
energy efficient

40% port utilisation

Difference
= 2,706.4W, or 65%
FTTO is 65% more
energy effieicient
Diffenrece
= 887.6W, or 38%
FTTO is 38% more
energy efficient

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I. 100% Ports Active, FTTO vs. Traditional Network Design

(1) Calculation Example, with HVAC in the Floor Distribution Room
Central Distribution Room, Core Switch
Power by Switches, W

Power by Cooling, W

Total Power, W

810

875

1,685

1,000

1,080

2,080

Power by Switches, W

Power by Cooling, W

Total Power, W

4,210

4,547

8,757

Power by Switches, W

Power by Cooling, W

Total Power, W

1,680

1,680

Power by Switches, W

Power by Cooling, W

Total Power, W

Traditional Network

5,020

5,422

10,442

FTTO

2,680

1,080

3,760

Traditional Network
FTTO

Floor Distribution Room

Traditional Network
FTTO

Access Switches
Traditional Network
FTTO

Total

(2) Calculation Example, no HVAC in the Floor Distribution Room

Central Distribution Room, Core Switch
Power by Switches, W

Power by Cooling, W

Total Power, W

810

875

1,685

1,000

1,080

2,080

Power by Switches, W

Power by Cooling, W

Total Power, W

4,210

4,210

Power by Switches, W

Power by Cooling, W

Total Power, W

1,680

1,680

Traditional Network
FTTO

Floor Distribution Room

Traditional Network
FTTO

Access Switches
Traditional Network
FTTO

Total

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Power by Switches, W

Power by Cooling, W

Total Power, W

Traditional Network

5,020

875

5,895

FTTO

2,680

1,080

3,760

II. 40% Ports Active, FTTO vs. Traditional Network Design

(1) Calculation Example, with HVAC in the Floor Distribution Room
Central Distribution Room, Core Switch
Power by Switches, W

Power by Cooling, W

Total Power, W

Traditional Network

324

350

674

FTTO

400

432

832

Power by Switches, W

Power by Cooling, W

Total Power, W

1,684

1,818

3,502

Power by Switches, W

Power by Cooling, W

Total Power, W

638

638

Power by Switches, W

Power by Cooling, W

Total Power, W

Traditional Network

2,008

2,168

4,176

FTTO

1,038

432

1,470

Floor Distribution Room

Traditional Network
FTTO

Access Switches
Traditional Network
FTTO

Total

(2) Calculation Example, no HVAC in the Floor Distribution Room

Central Distribution Room, Core Switch
Power by Switches, W

Power by Cooling, W

Total Power, W

Traditional Network

324

350

674

FTTO

400

432

832

Power by Switches, W

Power by Cooling, W

Total Power, W

1,684

1.684

Power by Switches, W

Power by Cooling, W

Total Power, W

638

638

Floor Distribution Room

Traditional Network
FTTO

Access Switches
Traditional Network
FTTO

Total
Power by Switches, W

Power by Cooling, W

Total Power, W

Traditional Network

2,008

350

2,358

FTTO

1,038

432

1,470

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