10 PC’s & ‘green’ printer to minimize CO2 emissions
Introduction This is a SOHO and the Equipment available 10 PCs Green Printer Server Switch Wireless enabled Router
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Overview and Cost ItemCostSite/shop Softwarefreewww.openoffice 10 PCs$ x 10http://h20386.www2.hp.com/Australia Store/images/AUOLS_R2/products.ht ml#/u=0,0,0 Green Printer$800 initial cost of setup and pay per print deal Switch$399http:// witches.htm Server$1999http:// weredge- t320/pd?oc=u421302au&model_id=p oweredge-t320 Router$98http:// ers-laptops/computer-accessories/d- link-dir632-wireless-8-port- router/ Cables$2000http:// ces/ Total$
Advantages No need for expensive licences if we use Linux Standards are the same across the board Easier to maintain Cost of ownership is cheaper in the long run Pay per print reduces carbon footprint
Disadvantages Single point of failure Not all equipment need to be the same Cost of green printing is higher at first Not ideal for a fast growing company
CO2 Emissions ItemCO2 Emission Printer0.639 Switch0.4 Server0.413 Router PCs x 10 = 2.023
Recommendation Always use green certified hardware Educate all the employees to be energy smart Involve all suppliers to comply with your emission targets Strive to attain green IT industrial certifications Be involved in local sustainability activities