Ethernet P802.3az Energy Sensing standard to reduce power consumption in Ethernet operation

IEEE has just approved the Ethernet P802.3az Energy Sensing standard, which reduces the energy consumption of networked devices while they are running.

Reducing energy consumption is the next goal of information and communication technology managers in order to spend less money and work more, energy-efficient Ethernet can save energy and reduce operating costs.

This new standard network, in most cases, automatically identifies unused routers, switches, computers or printers, and reduces the energy available for these devices at low utilization rates. If the P802.3AZ standard can be implemented smoothly, it can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States by as much as 5 million tons per year on network equipment.