Network Working Group J. Parello
Internet-Draft Cisco Systems, Inc.
Intended Status: Informational September 15, 2011
Expires: February 15, 2012
Energy Management Terminology
draft-parello-eman-definitions-02
Status of this Memo
This Internet-Draft is submitted to IETF in full conformance
with the provisions of BCP 78 and BCP 79.
Internet-Drafts are working documents of the Internet
Engineering Task Force (IETF), its areas, and its working
groups. Note that other groups may also distribute working
documents as Internet-Drafts.
Internet-Drafts are draft documents valid for a maximum of six
months and may be updated, replaced, or obsoleted by other
documents at any time. It is inappropriate to use Internet-
Drafts as reference material or to cite them other than as
"work in progress."
The list of current Internet-Drafts can be accessed at
http://www.ietf.org/ietf/1id-abstracts.txt
The list of Internet-Draft Shadow Directories can be accessed
at http://www.ietf.org/shadow.html
This Internet-Draft will expire on February, 2012.
<Parello, et. Al> Expires January 27 2012 [Page 1]
Internet-Draft <draft-parello-eman-definitions> September 2011
Copyright Notice
Copyright (c) 2011 IETF Trust and the persons identified as the
document authors. All rights reserved.
This document is subject to BCP 78 and the IETF Trust's Legal
Provisions Relating to IETF Documents
(http://trustee.ietf.org/license-info) in effect on the date of
publication of this document. Please review these documents
carefully, as they describe your rights and restrictions with
respect to this document. Code Components extracted from this
document must include Simplified BSD License text as described
in Section 4.e of the Trust Legal Provisions and are provided
without warranty as described in the Simplified BSD License.
Abstract
This document contains definitions and terms used in the Energy
Management Working Group. Each term contains a definition(s),
example, and reference to a normative, informative or well know
source. Terms originating in this draft should be either
composed of or adapted from other terms in the draft with a
source. The defined terms will then be used in other drafts as
defined here.
<parello> Expires February 15, 2012 [Page 2]
Internet-Draft <draft-parello-eman-definitions> September 2011
Table of Contents
1. Introduction................................................3
2. Terminology.................................................4
Energy Management...........................................4
Energy Management System (EnMS).............................5
ISO Energy Management System................................6
Energy......................................................6
Power.......................................................6
Demand......................................................6
Power Quality...............................................7
Electrical Equipment........................................7
Non-Electrical Equipment (Mechanical Equipment).............7
Energy Object...............................................7
Electrical Energy Object....................................8
Non-Electrical Energy Object................................8
Energy Monitoring...........................................8
Energy Control..............................................8
Energy Management Domain....................................8
Energy Object Identification................................9
Energy Object Context.......................................9
Energy Object Relationships.................................9
Aggregation Relationship...................................10
Metering Relationship......................................10
Power Source Relationship..................................10
Proxy Relationship.........................................11
Dependency Relationship....................................11
Energy Object Parent.......................................11
Energy Object Child........................................11
Power State................................................11
Manufacturer Power State...................................12
Power State Set............................................12
Nameplate Power............................................12
3. Security Considerations....................................12
4. IANA Considerations........................................12
5. Acknowledgments............................................13
6. References.................................................13
Normative References.......................................13
Informative References.....................................13
1. Introduction
Within Energy Management there are terms that may seem obvious
to a casual reader but in fact require a rigorous and sourced
<parello> Expires February 15, 2012 [Page 3]
Internet-Draft <draft-parello-eman-definitions> September 2011
definition. To avoid any confusion in terms among the working
group drafts, one glossary / lexicon of terms should exist that
all drafts can refer to. This will avoid a review of terms
multiplied across drafts.
This draft will contain a glossary of definitions of terms that
can be agreed upon by the working group outside of the context
of drafts and then included in or sourced to this draft.
Each term will contain a definition(s), a normative or
informative reference, an optional example, an optional
comment(s) listed a note(s).
All terms should be rooted with a well-known reference. If a
definition is take verbatim from a reference then the source is
listed in square brackets. If a definition is derived from a
well-known reference then the source is listed as "Adapted from"
with the reference listed in square brackets. If a defined term
is newly defined here the reference will indicate as such by
stating "herein" and if applicable list any composing terms from
this document.
When applicable the [IEEE100] was used as the preferred source.
If a term was not available from [IEEE100], then [IEC60050] was
used. When there were multiple items from [IEEE100], [IEC60050]
or [ISO50001], there were all included.
2. Terminology
Energy Management
Energy Management is a set of functions for measuring, modeling,
planning, and optimizing networks to ensure that the network
elements and attached devices use energy efficiently and is
appropriate for the nature of the application and the cost
constraints of the organization.
Reference: Adapted from [ITU-T-M-3400]
NOTE: Energy Management is a system congruent to any of FCAPS
areas of management in the ISO/OSI Network Management Model
[TMN]. Energy Management for communication networks and attached
devices is a subset or part of an organization's greater Energy
Management Policies.
<parello> Expires February 15, 2012 [Page 4]
Internet-Draft <draft-parello-eman-definitions> September 2011
Example: A set of computer systems that will poll electrical
meters and store the readings
Energy Management System (EnMS)
1. An Energy Management System is congruent to a Network
Management System (NMS) and is a combination of hardware and
software used to administer a network with the primarily purpose
being Energy Management.
Reference: Adapted from [1037C]
Example: A single computer system that polls data from devices
using SNMP
2. An Energy Management System (IOS-EnMS) is a set of systems or
procedures upon which organizations can develop and implement an
energy policy, set targets, action plans and take into account
legal requirements related to energy use. An EnMS allows
organizations to improve energy performance and demonstrate
conformity to requirements, standards, and/or legal
requirements.
Reference: [ISO50001]
Example: Company A defines a set of policies and procedures
indicating there should exist multiple computerized systems that
will poll energy from their meters and pricing / source data
from their local utility. Company A specifies that their CFO
should collect information and summarize it quarterly to be sent
to an accounting firm to produce carbon accounting reporting as
required by their local government.
NOTE: For the purposes of EMAN, the definition from [1037C] is
the preferred meaning of an Energy Management System (EnMS).
The definition from [ISO50001] can be referred to as ISO Energy
Management System (ISO-EnMS).
<parello> Expires February 15, 2012 [Page 5]
Internet-Draft <draft-parello-eman-definitions> September 2011
ISO Energy Management System
Energy Management System as defined by [ISO50001]
Reference: herein
Energy
1. That which does work or is capable of doing work. As used by
electric utilities, it is generally a reference to electrical
energy and is measured in kilo-watt hours (kWh).
Reference: [IEEE100]
2. Energy is the capacity of a system to produce external
activity or perform work
Reference: [ISO50001]
Power
The time rate at which energy is emitted, transferred, or
received; usually expressed in watts (or in joules per second).
Reference: [IEEE100]
Demand
The average value of power or a related quantity over a
specified interval of time. Note: Demand is expressed in
kilowatts, kilovolt-amperes, kilovars, or other suitable units.
NOTE 1: typically kilowatts
NOTE 2: Energy providers typically bill by Demand measurements
as well as for maximum Demand per billing periods. Power values
may spike during short-terms by devices, but Demand measurements
recognize that maximum Demand does not equal maximum Power
during an interval.
<parello> Expires February 15, 2012 [Page 6]
Internet-Draft <draft-parello-eman-definitions> September 2011
Reference: [IEEE100]
Power Quality
Characteristics of the electric current, voltage and frequencies
at a given point in an electric power system, evaluated against
a set of reference technical parameters. These parameters might,
in some cases, relate to the compatibility between electricity
supplied in an electric power system and the loads connected to
that electric power system.
Reference: [IEC60050]
Electrical Equipment
A general term including materials, fittings, devices,
appliances, fixtures, apparatus, machines, etc., used as a part
of, or in connection with, an electric installation.
Reference: [IEEE100]
Non-Electrical Equipment (Mechanical Equipment)
A general term including materials, fittings, devices
appliances, fixtures, apparatus, machines, etc., used as a part
of, or in connection with, non-electrical power installations.
Reference: Adapted from [IEEE100]
Energy Object
An Energy Object (EO) is a piece of equipment that is part of or
attached to a communications network that is monitored,
controlled, or aids in the management of another device for
Energy Management.
Reference: herein
<parello> Expires February 15, 2012 [Page 7]
Internet-Draft <draft-parello-eman-definitions> September 2011
Electrical Energy Object
An Electrical Energy Object (EEO) is an Energy Object that is a
piece of Electrical Equipment
Reference: herein, Electrical Equipment
Non-Electrical Energy Object
A Non-Electrical Energy Object (NEEO) an Energy Object that is a
piece of Non-Electrical Equipment.
Reference: herein, Non-Electrical Equipment.
Energy Monitoring
Energy Monitoring is a part of Energy Management that deals with
collecting or reading measurements from Energy Objects to aid in
Energy Management.
NOTE: This could include Energy, Power, Demand, Power Quality,
Context and/or Battery information.
Reference: herein
Energy Control
Energy Control is a part of Energy Management that deals with
modifying or setting the state of Energy Objects.
NOTE: Typically in order to optimize or ensure its efficiency.
Reference: herein
Energy Management Domain
An Energy Management Domain is a name or name space that
logically groups Energy Objects into a zone of Energy
Management.
NOTE: Typically, this zone will have as members all EO's that
are powered from the same source.
Reference: herein
<parello> Expires February 15, 2012 [Page 8]
Internet-Draft <draft-parello-eman-definitions> September 2011
Example: All EEO's drawing power from the same distribution
panel with the same AC voltage within a building, or all EEO's
in a building for which there is one main meter, would comprise
an Energy Management Domain.
Energy Object Identification
Energy Object Identification is a set of attributes that enable
an Energy Object to be: uniquely identified among all Energy
Management Domains; linked to other systems; classified as to
type, model, and or manufacturer.
Reference: herein
Energy Object Context
Energy Object Context is a set of attributes that allow an
Energy Management System to classify the use of the Energy
Object within an organization.
NOTE: The classification could contain the use and/or the
ranking of the Energy Object as compared to other Energy Objects
in the Energy Management Domain.
Reference: herein
Energy Object Relationships
Energy Objects may have functional relationships to each other
within an Energy Management Domain.
NOTE 1: One Energy Object will provide a capability or
functional value in the relationship and another will be the
receiver of the capability.
NOTE 2: These capabilities could include Aggregation, Metering,
Power Source, Proxy and Dependency.
Reference: herein
<parello> Expires February 15, 2012 [Page 9]
Internet-Draft <draft-parello-eman-definitions> September 2011
Aggregation Relationship
An Energy Object may aggregate the Energy Management information
of one or more Energy Objects and is referred to as an
Aggregation Relationship.
NOTE 1: An Energy Object may be aggregated by another Energy
Object(s).
NOTE 2: Aggregate values may be obtained by reading values from
multiple Energy Objects and producing a single value of more
significant meaning such as average, count, maximum, median,
minimum, mode and most commonly sum.
Reference: Adapted from [SQL]
Metering Relationship
An Energy Object may measure the Energy of another Energy
Object(s) and is referred to as a Metering Relationship.
NOTE: An Energy Object may be metered by another Energy
Object(s).
Reference: herein
Example: a PoE port on a switch measures the Power it provides
to the connected Energy Object.
Power Source Relationship
An Energy Object may be the source of or distributor of power to
another Energy Object(s) and is referred to as a Power Source
Relationship.
NOTE: An Energy Object may be powered by another Energy
Object(s).
Reference: herein
Example: a PDU provides power for a connected host.
<parello> Expires February 15, 2012 [Page 10]
Internet-Draft <draft-parello-eman-definitions> September 2011
Proxy Relationship
An Energy Object that provides Energy Management capabilities on
behalf of another Energy Object so that is appears to be Energy
Aware is referred to a Proxy Relationship.
NOTE: An Energy Object may be proxied by another Energy
Object(s).
Reference: herein
Example: a protocol gateways device for Building Management
Systems (BMS) with subtended devices.
Dependency Relationship
An Energy Object may be a component of or rely completely upon
another Energy Object to operate and is referred to as a
Dependency Relationship. An Energy Object may be dependent on
another Energy Object(s).
Reference: herein
Example: A Switch chassis with multiple line cards
Energy Object Parent
An Energy Object Parent is an Energy Object that provides one or
more of the Energy Object Relationships capabilities.
Reference: herein
Energy Object Child
An Energy Object Child is an Energy Object that has at least one
Energy Object Relationship capability provided by another Energy
Object.
Reference: herein
Power State
A Power State is a way to classify an (setting on an Energy
Object (e.g., on, off, or sleep).
<parello> Expires February 15, 2012 [Page 11]
Internet-Draft <draft-parello-eman-definitions> September 2011
NOTE: A Power State can be viewed as one method for Energy
Control
Reference: herein
Manufacturer Power State
A Manufacturer Power State is a device-specific way to classify
a (non)operational implemented on an Energy Object.
Power State Set
A collection of Power States that comprise one named or logical
grouping of control is a Power State Set.
Reference: herein
Example: The states {on, off, and sleep} as defined in
[IEEE1621], or the 16 power states as defined by the [DMTF] can
be considered two different Power State Sets.
Nameplate Power
The Nameplate Power is the maximal (nominal) Power that a device
can support.
NOTE: This is typically determined via load testing and is
specified by the manufacturer as the maximum value required to
operate the device. This is sometimes referred to as the worst-
case Power. The actual or average Power may be lower. The
Nameplate Power is typically used for provisioning and capacity
planning.
Reference: herein
3. Security Considerations
None
4. IANA Considerations
None
<parello> Expires February 15, 2012 [Page 12]
Internet-Draft <draft-parello-eman-definitions> September 2011
5. Acknowledgments
The author would like to thank the authors of the current
working group drafts for the discussions and definition
clarifications
6. References
Normative References
Informative References
[IEEE100] "The Authoritative Dictionary of IEEE Standards Terms"
http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/mostRecentIssue.jsp?punu
mber=4116785
[IEEE1621] "Standard for User Interface Elements in Power
Control of Electronic Devices Employed in
Office/Consumer Environments", IEEE 1621, December
2004.
[IEC60050] International Electrotechnical Vocabulary
http://www.electropedia.org/iev/iev.nsf/welcome?openfor
m
[ISO50001] "ISO 50001:2011 Energy management systems -
Requirements with guidance for use",
http://www.iso.org/
[DMTF] "Power State Management Profile DMTF DSP1027 Version
2.0" December 2009
http://www.dmtf.org/sites/default/files/standards/docum
ents/DSP1027_2.0.0.pdf
[TMN] "TMN Management Functions : Performance Management", ITU-T
M.3400
[ITU-T-M-3400] TMN recommandation on Management Functions
(M.3400), 1997
[1037C] US Department of Commerce, Federal Standard 1037C,
http://www.its.bldrdoc.gov/fs-1037/fs-1037c.htm
[SQL] ISO/IEC 9075(1-4,9-11,13,14):2008
<parello> Expires February 15, 2012 [Page 13]
Internet-Draft <draft-parello-eman-definitions> September 2011
Authors' Addresses
John Parello
Cisco Systems, Inc.
3550 Cisco Way
San Jose, California 95134
US
Phone: +1 408 525 2339
Email: jparello@cisco.com
<parello> Expires February 15, 2012 [Page 14]