NETSCOUT Achieves Double-Digit Energy Savings for Data Center Observability Solutions

NETSCOUT has announced that the efficient design and architecture of its InfiniStreamNG solution also leads to increased product energy efficiency, thereby lowering operational costs and contributing to IT infrastructure sustainability. Data center energy consumption is rapidly increasing, driven by digital transformation and advancements in artificial intelligence. A recent International Energy Agency (IEA) report projects that global data center electricity consumption will more than double by 2030, with U.S. data centers alone consuming more electricity than the combined production of aluminum, steel, cement, chemicals, and all other energy-intensive goods.

NETSCOUT’s nGeniusONE and InfiniStreamNG solutions are specifically designed to provide comprehensive network visibility and analytics. Unlike multi-appliance architectures that require numerous components for different functionalities, NETSCOUT’s approach centralizes capabilities within the InfiniStreamNG probe, resulting in a more streamlined and energy-efficient deployment.

Key benefits of this approach include:

• Quantifiable Energy and Cost Reductions: NETSCOUT’s InfiniStream solution has shown an average reduction in electricity consumption of 23%, based on an analysis of ten customers using over 500 InfiniStreamNG devices, without compromising optimized performance.
• Reduced Rack Space and Simplified Deployments: The consolidated architecture of InfiniStreamNG reduces the number of physical appliances. This smaller footprint not only saves valuable rack space but also significantly lowers energy consumption.
• Intelligent Data Processing: Data filtering capabilities enable organizations to collect and process data only from necessary protocols and ports, reducing required compute and storage resources, as well as overall energy usage.

“By applying our deep expertise in hardware technology, we’ve optimized the InfiniStreamNG platform to reduce complexity, lower energy and operational costs – while delivering the network visibility required to manage today’s increasingly complex environments,” said Ray Jones, senior director, platform product management at NETSCOUT. He added, “This capability is critical as organizations face mounting pressure to improve data center efficiency in response to explosive AI-driven growth”.

NETSCOUT’s dedication to sustainability extends beyond product design to its own operations. The company has set science-based emissions reduction targets, committing to reduce absolute Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions by 57.4% and absolute Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by FY2030 from an FY2022 baseline. These targets have been validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), and NETSCOUT is already making measurable progress toward, or exceeding, these goals.