인류의 기술 발전에 전념하는 세계 최대 규모 전문 조직인 IEEE(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 국제전기전자기술자협회)는 공중 보건 및 안전 조직인 NSF 인터내셔널(NSF International)과 공동개발협약(JDA, Joint Development Agreement)을 체결했다고 발표했다. 이는 IEEE 표준협의회(IEEE-SA, IEEE Standards Association)의 신규 개발 및  컴퓨터 서버 내 인터넷 주소에 대한 환경 성능 기준의 공동 작업을 포함한다. 

 

새롭게 체결된 공동 작업은 관리 서버 및 고밀도 서버에 대한 환경 기준의 방향을 제시하며, 환경적으로 민감한 물질의 감소·제거와 관련된 문제를 다룰 것으로 예상된다. 뿐만 아니라 △재료 선택 △수명이 다한 설계 및 관리 △수명주기 연장 △에너지 절약 △기업의 성과 및 사회적 책임 △포장 등을 제시할 것으로 보인다.

 

 

 

IEEE, the world's largest professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for humanity, today announced it has signed a Joint Development Agreement with NSF International, the public health and safety organization, to work with the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) on the development of a new, joint standard addressing environmental requirements for computer servers. The newly formed joint task group will be working towards an environmental standard for managed servers and blade servers that will cover issues related to the reduction or elimination of environmentally sensitive materials, as well as materials selection, end-of-life design and management, lifecycle extension, energy conservation, corporate performance and social responsibility, and packaging.

 

“There’s considerable value in pooling IEEE’s technical leadership and NSF International’s 70 year history of environmental and health standards development in order to create a consensus-based standard that clearly defines what is technically feasible and represents environmental leadership,” said Jessica Evans, director of standards for NSF International. “This new joint standard will set the stage for even higher future performance standards and also drive the industry towards an increased environmental focus and demonstrable leadership in new product development.”

 

This joint standard, once published, will be eligible for implementation on the EPEAT Registry. A leading global rating system, EPEAT provides a clear and consistent set of performance criteria for the design and purchase of electronic products. The system also provides manufacturers an opportunity to secure market recognition for their efforts to reduce the environmental impact of electronic products.

 

“Clearly, this agreement with NSF International is a positive step forward and serves the needs of government, institutional, corporate and consumer decision-makers assessing the purchase of computer servers,” said Dr. Jennifer Costley, chair, IEEE P1680.4 Working Group. “Together, we have established a pathway to move forward towards a joint standard and anticipate achieving our goals under the established timeline.”

 

[출처 = NSF International / 2016년 2월 10일]