SNIA Emerald

SNIA Emerald is a standardized testing method developed by the Storage Networking Industry Association to measure and compare the energy efficiency of data storage systems. It evaluates how much energy a storage device consumes relative to the amount of data it can store or transfer, providing a clear metric for efficiency. By assessing factors like power consumption during common operations, Emerald helps organizations identify greener, more cost-effective storage solutions, supporting sustainable IT practices without sacrificing performance or reliability.