As many of our readers know, Verizon has instituted VZR.TPR.9205. The goal of this specification is to improve the energy efficiency of telecommunications equipment.We let our readers know about this development on our blog back on May 5th in a post entitled, “Verizons Chuck Graff speech on VZ.TPR.9208 Thermal Management Spec; Pass Verizons tests by partnering with ATS”
Chuck Graff just recently did a presentation on this topic and in it he clarified a number of points:
- The Thermal Modeling, Simulation and Test (TMST) Certification Program is a continuation of Verizons drive to procure more energy efficient network equipment
- TMST is the vendor roadmap to realize a 20% reduction of overall power requirements in network gear
- The Goal is to reduce yearly energy related spend for network gear in all business units by reducing power consumption and carbon footprint for telecom equipment
You can read the full presentation here from Broadband Properties: “Verizon: Roadmap to Sustainability“