a) Estimate the cost of running this server for 1 year, and for 2 years using each of the
power supplies, assuming it will run in Texas.
b) The company is considering moving to Boston, how will the costs change if you move
to Boston? Estimate using recent commercial Electricity prices. (If that link is dead, you can find
another source, like this one State Electricity Profiles) For this exercise assume that the current
prices will last for two years.
c) Recommend to your boss which power supply should be used. You should probably
justify your answer. You might want to consider where things could change, or the validity of
your assumptions, such as price of electricity, location, etc.



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