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From Claude with some prompting
detailed explanation of the PUE levels :

1. Level 1 (Basic Measurement):

• Simple power meters are used to measure the total energy consumption of the entire data center.
• Measurements are done periodically or manually, which is low-cost but has lower precision.
• This level only provides visibility into the overall power usage of the data center.

2. Level 2 (Intermediate Measurement):

• Power consumption of individual IT equipment, cooling systems, and other subsystems is measured separately.
• Automated software is used to collect more detailed data, providing moderate cost and mid-level precision.
• This allows identifying the power usage breakdown across different subsystems.

3. Level 3 (Advanced Measurement):

• Real-time monitoring and in-depth data analysis provide deep insights, such as power usage patterns and predictive analytics.
• Additional data points like power losses and environmental monitoring are collected.
• The high-precision data enables advanced optimization of the data center’s energy efficiency.

The key differences between the levels are in terms of cost, precision, and the scope of data collected. Organizations can choose the appropriate PUE measurement level based on their operational goals and budget.