M/545 - Ecodesign - Computers & Server
[C(2015)9354] Standardisation request to the European standardisation organisations as regards computers and computer servers, in support of the implementation of Commission Regulation (EU) No 617/2013 of 26 June 2013, implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for computers and computer servers
Mandate M/545 requests European standardisation organisations to develop standards supporting the implementation of Commission Regulation (EU) No 617/2013, which enforces ecodesign requirements for computers and computer servers. This regulation implements Directive 2009/125/EC, aiming to improve the environmental performance of these products. The mandate facilitates harmonised standards that ensure energy efficiency and environmental impact reduction in the design and production of computers and servers across the EU. The mandate decision was addressed in resolution CEN/BT C125/2015.
Purpose
This mandate aims to support the implementation of Commission Regulation (EU) No 617/2013, which sets ecodesign requirements for computers and computer servers. The regulation stems from Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, establishing a framework for setting ecodesign requirements for energy-related products. The goal is to improve the environmental performance of computers and servers by promoting energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact throughout their lifecycle.
Standardisation request
The European Commission requests the European standardisation organisations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop harmonised standards that will facilitate compliance with the ecodesign requirements set out in Regulation (EU) No 617/2013. These standards should address the technical specifications, testing methods, and verification procedures related to the energy consumption and other relevant environmental aspects of computers and computer servers.
Expected deliverables
The mandate expects the production of harmonised standards that:
- Define measurement methods for energy consumption of computers and servers.
- Specify ecodesign criteria to ensure improved energy efficiency.
- Provide testing and calculation methodologies consistent with the regulatory requirements.
- Support conformity assessment procedures relevant to the ecodesign regulation.
These deliverables will enable manufacturers, testing laboratories, and market surveillance authorities to apply consistent and reliable methods ensuring that products on the EU market meet the legal ecodesign requirements.
Context
The mandate is part of the EU’s broader strategy to enhance energy efficiency and environmental sustainability of energy-related products, contributing to climate and energy goals. Computer equipment represents a significant share of energy consumption in both residential and professional settings, and setting clear ecodesign standards supports reduction of energy use and associated emissions.
This standardisation request follows Directive 2009/125/EC framework legislation, which empowers the Commission to establish ecodesign requirements for various product groups through implementing regulations. The approval of this mandate (resolution reference CEN/BT C125/2015) ensures alignment between regulatory objectives and the work of European standardisation bodies.
This mandate covers the standardisation of ecodesign requirements for computers and computer servers to support the implementation of Commission Regulation (EU) No 617/2013, which enforces Directive 2009/125/EC on energy-related products. It focuses on establishing standards related to the environmental performance and energy efficiency of computers and servers.
General Information
This European Standard provides methods to determine, by means of tests, measurements and/or calculations:
- The energy consumption of desktop computers, integrated desktop computers and notebook computers in OFF mode, with Wake-on-LAN (when available) enabled and disabled;
- The energy consumption of desktop computers, integrated desktop computers and notebook computers in other modes of operation, including low power state(s);
- The lowest power state of desktop computers, integrated desktop computers and notebook computers;
- The Discrete Graphics Card (dGfx) category, when applicable;
- The internal power supply efficiency of desktop computers, integrated desktop computers, computer thin clients, workstations, small-scale servers and computer servers;
- The availability and the behaviour of a power management function.
NOTE The "Discrete Graphics Card" may not be a physically separate printed circuit board but any hardware providing graphics acceleration function.
This European Standard also suggests methods to determine, when such information is not otherwise available from a trustable source:
- The efficiency of the external power supply supplied with the computer, if applicable;
- The noise level of desktop computers, integrated desktop computers, computer thin clients, workstations, small-scale servers and computer servers;
- The minimum number of loading cycles that the batteries can withstand;
- The total mercury content in the integrated display, when applicable.
This European Standard additionally provides guidance on information to be provided by manufacturers under some Ecodesign programmes or regulations, including, when applicable:
- The results of the above mentioned energy efficiency measurements;
- Energy efficiency parameters calculated from the above measurements (e.g. the total energy consumption, based on a pre-defined duty cycle);
- The external power supply efficiency;
- The noise levels (the declared A-weighted sound power level) of the computer;
- The minimum number of loading cycles that the batteries can withstand;
- Whether internal batteries can be "accessed and replaced by a nonprofessional user", and whether the related text is present and legible on the external packaging;
- User information on power management functionality;
- The total mercury content in the integrated display.
This European Standard applies to desktop computers, integrated desktop computers, notebook computers (including tablet computers, slate computers and mobile thin clients), desktop thin clients, workstations, mobile workstations, small-scale servers and computer servers, that can be powered directly from the mains alternating current (a.c.), including via an external or internal power supply.
This European Standard does not cover blade systems and components, server appliances, multi-node servers, computer servers with more than four processor sockets, game consoles and docking stations.
This European Standard may be applied to any type of computer and computer server not specifically excluded, regardless of its power demand.
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This European Standard provides methods to determine, by means of tests, measurements and/or calculations: - The energy consumption of desktop computers, integrated desktop computers and notebook computers in OFF mode, with Wake-on-LAN (when available) enabled and disabled; - The energy consumption of desktop computers, integrated desktop computers and notebook computers in other modes of operation, including low power state(s); - The lowest power state of desktop computers, integrated desktop computers and notebook computers; - The Discrete Graphics Card (dGfx) category, when applicable; - The internal power supply efficiency of desktop computers, integrated desktop computers, computer thin clients, workstations, small-scale servers and computer servers; - The availability and the behaviour of a power management function. NOTE The "Discrete Graphics Card" may not be a physically separate printed circuit board but any hardware providing graphics acceleration function. This European Standard also suggests methods to determine, when such information is not otherwise available from a trustable source: - The efficiency of the external power supply supplied with the computer, if applicable; - The noise level of desktop computers, integrated desktop computers, computer thin clients, workstations, small-scale servers and computer servers; - The minimum number of loading cycles that the batteries can withstand; - The total mercury content in the integrated display, when applicable. This European Standard additionally provides guidance on information to be provided by manufacturers under some Ecodesign programmes or regulations, including, when applicable: - The results of the above mentioned energy efficiency measurements; - Energy efficiency parameters calculated from the above measurements (e.g. the total energy consumption, based on a pre-defined duty cycle); - The external power supply efficiency; - The noise levels (the declared A-weighted sound power level) of the computer; - The minimum number of loading cycles that the batteries can withstand; - Whether internal batteries can be "accessed and replaced by a nonprofessional user", and whether the related text is present and legible on the external packaging; - User information on power management functionality; - The total mercury content in the integrated display. This European Standard applies to desktop computers, integrated desktop computers, notebook computers (including tablet computers, slate computers and mobile thin clients), desktop thin clients, workstations, mobile workstations, small-scale servers and computer servers, that can be powered directly from the mains alternating current (a.c.), including via an external or internal power supply. This European Standard does not cover blade systems and components, server appliances, multi-node servers, computer servers with more than four processor sockets, game consoles and docking stations. This European Standard may be applied to any type of computer and computer server not specifically excluded, regardless of its power demand.
- Standard28 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Frequently Asked Questions
A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/545 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "[C(2015)9354] Standardisation request to the European standardisation organisations as regards computers and computer servers, in support of the implementation of Commission Regulation (EU) No 617/2013 of 26 June 2013, implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for computers and computer servers". [C(2015)9354] Standardisation request to the European standardisation organisations as regards computers and computer servers, in support of the implementation of Commission Regulation (EU) No 617/2013 of 26 June 2013, implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for computers and computer servers There are 2 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.