This article from Info world addresses the conversions power loss when converting AC to DC power.
According to the article 50 to 70% of power is lost during the conversion from electricity utility pad to the server location.
Furthermore, the article speculates that converting to DC power may be the best option for some organizations who are unable to get additional power from local utility companies. It also appears a good option to continue operating in current infrastructure while increasing capacity within the data center.
A good article for anyone analyzing their options for changes to their power infrastructure or maxing out on data center capacity.
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