If your data center currently operates with greater than N+2 redundancy, reducing it can free up power, lower costs, and simplify maintenance without compromising reliability. While ultra-high redundancy may have been necessary in the past, modern infrastructure, improved failover mechanisms, and smarter resource management make N+2 a more efficient choice.

Why reduce redundancy?

• Mitigating Power Constraints – Scaling down from 2N or N+3 frees up power for IT loads, crucial in regions with limited or costly electricity.

• Optimizing Energy Efficiency – Less redundant hardware means lower energy consumption, reducing unnecessary power draw.

• Balancing Cost vs. Reliability – N+2 maintains high uptime while cutting capital and operational expenses tied to duplicate infrastructure.

• Aligning with Modern Workloads – Cloud and distributed computing reduce reliance on physical redundancy, making N+2 more practical.

• Meeting Compliance Needs – N+2 balances regulatory requirements and cost-effective operations for industries like finance and healthcare.

• Supporting Sustainability – Reducing excess power usage lowers carbon footprints and aligns with green data center initiatives.