Increase Data Center Energy Efficiency With Linux
Search Data Center, Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Linux kernel 6.13 introduces adaptive polling, which significantly reduces energy consumption and improves network performance in data centers. Learn how to deploy and configure this update effectively.
Energy consumption in modern data centers is a significant concern as it continuously increases cost and environmental impact. Data center providers are searching for ways to offer energy-efficient alternatives to customers, and one of the latest Linux kernel releases is promising.
Many data center administrators are turning to Linux kernel 6.13 to address energy consumption concerns with Linux-based data center devices. This kernel update, released in early 2025, introduces new parameters that administrators can adjust to optimize power utilization and network performance.
This article explores the introduction of adaptive polling in Linux kernel 6.13 and how it reduces energy consumption in data centers. The latter half of the article explains how to deploy and tune Linux kernel 6.13 within multiple distributions.