Patent attributes
Disclosed techniques include time-varying power management within datacenters. A set of power policies for managing power within a datacenter is obtained. The set of policies varies over time. A priority is determined for a policy within the set of policies for managing the power within the datacenter. The policy within the set varies over time. A situation within the datacenter is identified where the situation matches that described in the policy within the set of policies. A power arrangement within the datacenter is modified based on the policy within the set of policies. The power arrangement within the datacenter applies to a section of the datacenter including one or more IT racks. The modifying includes powering a set of loads within the datacenter by a specific power source, changing a topology within the datacenter, powering down a portion of the datacenter, or changing a service level agreement support level.
