10 PC’s & ‘green’ printer to minimize CO2 emissions

IntroductionThis is a SOHO and the Equipment available10 PCs Green PrinterServerSwitchWireless enabled Router

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Overview and CostItem Cost Site/shopSoftware free www.openoffice

10 PCs $599.01 x 10 http://h20386.www2.hp.com/AustraliaStore/images/AUOLS_R2/products.html#/u=0,0,0

Green Printer $800 initial cost of setup and pay per print deal

www.konicaminolta.com.au

Switch $399 http://www.lindy.com.au/networking_switches.htm

Server $1999 http://www.dell.com/au/business/p/poweredge-t320/pd?oc=u421302au&model_id=poweredge-t320

Router $98 http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/computers-laptops/computer-accessories/d-link-dir632-wireless-8-port-router/649923

Cables $2000 http://www.visioncabling.com.au/services/

Total $11 286.10

AdvantagesNo need for expensive licences if we use

LinuxStandards are the same across the boardEasier to maintainCost of ownership is cheaper in the long runPay per print reduces carbon footprint

DisadvantagesSingle point of failureNot all equipment need to be the sameCost of green printing is higher at firstNot ideal for a fast growing company

CO2 EmissionsItem CO2 Emission

Printer 0.639

Switch 0.4

Server 0.413

Router 0.213

10 PCs 0.2023 x 10 = 2.023

RecommendationAlways use green certified hardwareEducate all the employees to be energy smartInvolve all suppliers to comply with your

emission targetsStrive to attain green IT industrial

certificationsBe involved in local sustainability activities