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diff --git a/doc/rfc/rfc7603.txt b/doc/rfc/rfc7603.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e0f8d04 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/rfc/rfc7603.txt @@ -0,0 +1,1571 @@ + + + + + + +Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) B. Schoening +Request for Comments: 7603 Independent Consultant +Category: Standards Track M. Chandramouli +ISSN: 2070-1721 Cisco Systems, Inc. + B. Nordman + Lawrence Berkeley National Lab + August 2015 + + + Energy Management (EMAN) Applicability Statement + +Abstract + + The objective of Energy Management (EMAN) is to provide an energy + management framework for networked devices. This document presents + the applicability of the EMAN information model in a variety of + scenarios with cases and target devices. These use cases are useful + for identifying requirements for the framework and MIBs. Further, we + describe the relationship of the EMAN framework to other relevant + energy monitoring standards and architectures. + +Status of This Memo + + This is an Internet Standards Track document. + + This document is a product of the Internet Engineering Task Force + (IETF). It represents the consensus of the IETF community. It has + received public review and has been approved for publication by the + Internet Engineering Steering Group (IESG). Further information on + Internet Standards is available in Section 2 of RFC 5741. + + Information about the current status of this document, any errata, + and how to provide feedback on it may be obtained at + http://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc7603. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +Schoening, et al. Standards Track [Page 1] + +RFC 7603 EMAN Applicability Statement August 2015 + + +Copyright Notice + + Copyright (c) 2015 IETF Trust and the persons identified as the + document authors. All rights reserved. + + This document is subject to BCP 78 and the IETF Trust's Legal + Provisions Relating to IETF Documents + (http://trustee.ietf.org/license-info) in effect on the date of + publication of this document. Please review these documents + carefully, as they describe your rights and restrictions with respect + to this document. Code Components extracted from this document must + include Simplified BSD License text as described in Section 4.e of + the Trust Legal Provisions and are provided without warranty as + described in the Simplified BSD License. + +Table of Contents + + 1. Introduction ................................................. 3 + 1.1. Energy Management Overview ............................... 4 + 1.2. EMAN Document Overview ................................... 4 + 1.3. Energy Measurement ....................................... 5 + 1.4. Energy Management ........................................ 5 + 1.5. EMAN Framework Application ............................... 6 + 2. Scenarios and Target Devices ................................. 6 + 2.1. Network Infrastructure Energy Objects .................... 6 + 2.2. Devices Powered and Connected by a Network Device ........ 7 + 2.3. Devices Connected to a Network ........................... 8 + 2.4. Power Meters ............................................. 9 + 2.5. Mid-level Managers ...................................... 10 + 2.6. Non-residential Building System Gateways ................ 10 + 2.7. Home Energy Gateways .................................... 11 + 2.8. Data Center Devices ..................................... 12 + 2.9. Energy Storage Devices .................................. 13 + 2.10. Industrial Automation Networks ......................... 14 + 2.11. Printers ............................................... 14 + 2.12. Demand Response ........................................ 15 + 3. Use Case Patterns ........................................... 16 + 3.1. Metering ................................................ 16 + 3.2. Metering and Control .................................... 16 + 3.3. Power Supply, Metering and Control ...................... 16 + 3.4. Multiple Power Sources .................................. 16 + 4. Relationship of EMAN to Other Standards ..................... 17 + 4.1. Data Model and Reporting ................................ 17 + 4.1.1. IEC - CIM........................................ 17 + 4.1.2. DMTF............................................. 17 + 4.1.3. ODVA............................................. 19 + 4.1.4. Ecma SDC......................................... 19 + 4.1.5. PWG.............................................. 19 + + + +Schoening, et al. Standards Track [Page 2] + +RFC 7603 EMAN Applicability Statement August 2015 + + + 4.1.6. ASHRAE........................................... 20 + 4.1.7. ANSI/CEA......................................... 21 + 4.1.8. ZigBee........................................... 21 + 4.2. Measurement ............................................. 22 + 4.2.1. ANSI C12......................................... 22 + 4.2.2. IEC 62301........................................ 22 + 4.3. Other ................................................... 22 + 4.3.1. ISO.............................................. 22 + 4.3.2. Energy Star...................................... 23 + 4.3.3. Smart Grid....................................... 23 + 5. Limitations ................................................. 24 + 6. Security Considerations ..................................... 24 + 7. References .................................................. 25 + 7.1. Normative References .................................... 25 + 7.2. Informative References .................................. 25 + Acknowledgements ............................................... 27 + Authors' Addresses ............................................. 28 + +1. Introduction + + The focus of the Energy Management (EMAN) framework is energy + monitoring and management of energy objects [RFC7326]. The scope of + devices considered are network equipment and their components, and + devices connected directly or indirectly to the network. The EMAN + framework enables monitoring of heterogeneous devices to report their + energy consumption and, if permissible, control. There are multiple + scenarios where this is desirable, particularly considering the + increased importance of limiting consumption of finite energy + resources and reducing operational expenses. + + The EMAN framework [RFC7326] describes how energy information can be + retrieved from IP-enabled devices using Simple Network Management + Protocol (SNMP), specifically, Management Information Base (MIB) + modules for SNMP. + + This document describes typical applications of the EMAN framework as + well as its opportunities and limitations. It also reviews other + standards that are similar in part to EMAN but address different + domains, describing how those other standards relate to the EMAN + framework. + + The rest of the document is organized as follows. Section 2 contains + a list of use cases or network scenarios that EMAN addresses. + Section 3 contains an abstraction of the use case scenarios to + distinct patterns. Section 4 deals with other standards related and + applicable to EMAN. + + + + + +Schoening, et al. Standards Track [Page 3] + +RFC 7603 EMAN Applicability Statement August 2015 + + +1.1. Energy Management Overview + + EMAN addresses the electrical energy consumed by devices connected to + a network. A first step to increase the energy efficiency in + networks and the devices attached to the network is to enable energy + objects to report their energy usage over time. The EMAN framework + addresses this problem with an information model for electrical + equipment: energy object identification, energy object context, power + measurement, and power characteristics. + + The EMAN framework defines SNMP MIB modules based on the information + model. By implementing these SNMP MIB modules, an energy object can + report its energy consumption according to the information model. + Based on the information model, the MIB documents specify SNMP MIB + modules, but it is equally possible to use other mechanisms such as + YANG module, Network Conference Protocol (NETCONF), etc. + + In that context, it is important to distinguish energy objects that + can only report their own energy usage from devices that can also + collect and aggregate energy usage of other energy objects. + +1.2. EMAN Document Overview + + The EMAN work consists of the following Standard Track and + Informational documents in the area of energy management. + + Applicability Statement (this document) + + Requirements [RFC6988]: This document presents requirements of + energy management and the scope of the devices considered. + + Framework [RFC7326]: This document defines a framework for + providing energy management for devices within or connected to + communication networks and lists the definitions for the common + terms used in these documents. + + Energy Object Context MIB [RFC7461]: This document defines a MIB + module that characterizes a device's identity, context, and + relationships to other entities. + + Monitoring and Control MIB [RFC7460]: This document defines a MIB + module for monitoring the power and energy consumption of a + device. + + The MIB module contains an optional module for metrics + associated with power characteristics. + + + + + +Schoening, et al. Standards Track [Page 4] + +RFC 7603 EMAN Applicability Statement August 2015 + + + Battery MIB [RFC7577]: This document defines a MIB module for + monitoring characteristics of an internal battery. + +1.3. Energy Measurement + + It is increasingly common for today's smart devices to measure and + report their own energy consumption. Intelligent power strips and + some Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches can meter consumption of + connected devices. However, when managed and reported through + proprietary means, this information is difficult to view at the + enterprise level. + + The primary goal of the EMAN information model is to enable reporting + and management within a standard framework that is applicable to a + wide variety of end devices, meters, and proxies. This enables a + management system to know who's consuming what, when, and how by + leveraging existing networks across various equipment in a unified + and consistent manner. + + Because energy objects may both consume energy and provide energy to + other devices, there are three types of energy measurement: energy + input to a device, energy supplied to other devices, and net + (resultant) energy consumed (the difference between energy input and + supplied). + +1.4. Energy Management + + The EMAN framework provides mechanisms for energy control in addition + to passive monitoring. There are many cases where active energy + control of devices is desirable, for example, during low device + utilization or peak electrical price periods. + + Energy control can be as simple as controlling on/off states. In + many cases, however, energy control requires understanding the energy + object context. For instance, during non-business hours in a + commercial building, some phones must remain available in case of + emergency, and office cooling is not usually turned off completely, + but the comfort level is reduced. + + Energy object control therefore requires flexibility and support for + different policies and mechanisms: from centralized management by an + energy management system to autonomous control by individual devices + and alignment with dynamic demand-response mechanisms. + + The power states specified in the EMAN framework can be used in + demand-response scenarios. In response to time-of-day fluctuation of + energy costs or grid power shortages, network devices can respond and + reduce their energy consumption. + + + +Schoening, et al. Standards Track [Page 5] + +RFC 7603 EMAN Applicability Statement August 2015 + + +1.5. EMAN Framework Application + + A Network Management System (NMS) is an entity that requests + information from compatible devices, typically using the SNMP + protocol. An NMS may implement many network management functions, + such as security or identity management. An NMS that deals + exclusively with energy is called an Energy Management System (EnMS). + It may be limited to monitoring energy use, or it may also implement + control functions. An EnMS collects energy information for devices + in the network. + + Energy management can be implemented by extending existing SNMP + support with EMAN-specific MIBs. SNMP provides an industry-proven + and well-known mechanism to discover, secure, measure, and control + SNMP-enabled end devices. The EMAN framework provides an information + and data model to unify access to a large range of devices. + +2. Scenarios and Target Devices + + This section presents energy management scenarios that the EMAN + framework should solve. Each scenario lists target devices for which + the energy management framework can be applied, how the reported-on + devices are powered, and how the reporting or control is + accomplished. While there is some overlap between some of the use + cases, the use cases illustrate network scenarios that the EMAN + framework supports. + +2.1. Network Infrastructure Energy Objects + + This scenario covers the key use case of network devices and their + components. For a device aware of one or more components, our + information model supports monitoring and control at the component + level. Typically, the chassis draws power from one or more sources + and feeds its internal components. It is highly desirable to have + monitoring available for individual components, such as line cards, + processors, disk drives, and peripherals such as USB devices. + + As an illustrative example, consider a switch with the following + grouping of subentities for which energy management could be useful. + + o Physical view: chassis (or stack), line cards, and service + modules of the switch. + + o Component view: CPU, Application-Specific Integrated Circuits + (ASICs), fans, power supply, ports (single port and port + groups), storage, and memory. + + + + + +Schoening, et al. Standards Track [Page 6] + +RFC 7603 EMAN Applicability Statement August 2015 + + + The ENTITY-MIB [RFC6933] provides a containment model for uniquely + identifying the physical subcomponents of network devices. The + containment information identifies whether one Energy Object belongs + to another Energy Object (e.g., a line-card Energy Object contained + in a chassis Energy Object). The mapping table, + entPhysicalContainsTable, has an index, entPhysicalChildIndex, and + the table, entPhysicalTable, has a MIB object, + entPhysicalContainedIn, that points to the containing entity. + + The essential properties of this use case are: + + o Target devices: network devices such as routers and switches, + as well as their components. + + o How powered: typically by a Power Distribution Unit (PDU) on a + rack or from a wall outlet. The components of a device are + powered by the device chassis. + + o Reporting: Direct power measurement can be performed at a + device level. Components can report their power consumption + directly, or the chassis/device can report on behalf of some + components. + +2.2. Devices Powered and Connected by a Network Device + + This scenario covers Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) devices. A PSE + device (e.g., a PoE switch) provides power to a Powered Device (PD) + (e.g., a desktop phone) over a medium such as USB or Ethernet + [RFC3621]. For each port, the PSE can control the power supply + (switching it on and off) and usually meter actual power provided. + PDs obtain network connectivity as well as power over a single + connection so the PSE can determine which device is associated with + each port. + + PoE ports on a switch are commonly connected to devices such as IP + phones, wireless access points, and IP cameras. The switch needs + power for its internal use and to supply power to PoE ports. + Monitoring the power consumption of the switch (supplying device) and + the power consumption of the PoE endpoints (consuming devices) is a + simple use case of this scenario. + + This scenario illustrates the relationships between entities. The + PoE IP phone is powered by the switch. If there are many IP phones + connected to the same switch, the power consumption of all the IP + phones can be aggregated by the switch. + + + + + + +Schoening, et al. Standards Track [Page 7] + +RFC 7603 EMAN Applicability Statement August 2015 + + + The essential properties of this use case are: + + Target devices: Power over Ethernet devices such as IP phones, + wireless access points, and IP cameras. + + How powered: PoE devices are connected to the switch port that + supplies power to those devices. + + Reporting: PoE device power consumption is measured and reported + by the switch (PSE) that supplies power. In addition, some + edge devices can support the EMAN framework. + + This use case can be divided into two subcases: + + a) The endpoint device supports the EMAN framework, in which case + this device is an EMAN Energy Object by itself with its own + Universally Unique Identifier (UUID). The device is + responsible for its own power reporting and control. See the + related scenario "Devices Connected to a Network" below. + + b) The endpoint device does not have EMAN capabilities, and the + power measurement may not be able to be performed independently + and is therefore only performed by the supplying device. This + scenario is similar to the "Mid-level Manager" below. + + In subcase (a), note that two power usage reporting mechanisms for + the same device are available: one performed by the PD itself and one + performed by the PSE. Device-specific implementations will dictate + which one to use. + +2.3. Devices Connected to a Network + + This use case covers the metering relationship between an energy + object and the parent energy object to which it is connected, while + receiving power from a different source. + + An example is a PC that has a network connection to a switch but + draws power from a wall outlet. In this case, the PC can report + power usage by itself, ideally through the EMAN framework. + + The wall outlet to which the PC is plugged in can be unmetered or + metered, for example, by a Smart PDU. + + a) If metered, the PC has a powered-by relationship to the Smart + PDU, and the Smart PDU acts as a "mid-level manager". + + + + + + +Schoening, et al. Standards Track [Page 8] + +RFC 7603 EMAN Applicability Statement August 2015 + + + b) If unmetered, or operating on batteries, the PC will report its + own energy usage as any other Energy Object to the switch, and + the switch may possibly provide aggregation. + + These two cases are not mutually exclusive. + + In terms of relationships between entities, the PC has a powered-by + relationship to the PDU, and if the power consumption of the PC is + metered by the PDU, then there is a metered-by relation between the + PC and the PDU. + + The essential properties of this use case are: + + o Target devices: energy objects that have a network connection + but receive power supply from another source. + + o How powered: endpoint devices (e.g., PCs) receive power supply + from the wall outlet (unmetered), a PDU (metered), or can be + powered autonomously (batteries). + + o Reporting: The power consumption can be reported via the EMAN + framework + - by the device directly, + - by the switch with information provided to it by the device, + or + - by the PDU from which the device obtains its power. + +2.4. Power Meters + + Some electrical devices are not equipped with instrumentation to + measure their own power and accumulated energy consumption. External + meters can be used to measure the power consumption of such + electrical devices as well as collections of devices. + + Three types of external metering are relevant to EMAN: PDUs, + standalone meters, and utility meters. External meters can measure + consumption of a single device or a set of devices. + + Power Distribution Units (PDUs) can have built-in meters for each + socket and can measure the power supplied to each device in an + equipment rack. PDUs typically have remote management capabilities + that can report and possibly control the power supply of each outlet. + + Standalone meters can be placed anywhere in a power distribution tree + and may measure all or part of the total. Utility meters monitor and + report accumulated power consumption of the entire building. There + can be submeters to measure the power consumption of a portion of the + building. + + + +Schoening, et al. Standards Track [Page 9] + +RFC 7603 EMAN Applicability Statement August 2015 + + + The essential properties of this use case are: + + o Target devices: PDUs and meters. + + o How powered: from traditional mains power but supplied through + a PDU or meter (where "mains power" is the standard AC power + drawn from the wall outlet). + + o Reporting: PDUs report power consumption of downstream devices, + usually a single device per outlet. Meters may report for one + or more devices and may require knowledge of the topology to + associate meters with metered devices. + + Meters have metered-by relationships with devices and may have + aggregation relationships between the meters and the devices for + which power consumption is accumulated and reported by the meter. + +2.5. Mid-level Managers + + This use case covers aggregation of energy management data at "mid- + level managers" that can provide energy management functions for + themselves and associated devices. + + A switch can provide energy management functions for all devices + connected to its ports whether or not these devices are powered by + the switch or whether the switch provides immediate network + connectivity to the devices. Such a switch is a mid-level manager, + offering aggregation of power consumption data for other devices. + Devices report their EMAN data to the switch and the switch + aggregates the data for further reporting. + + The essential properties of this use case: + + o Target devices: devices that can perform aggregation; commonly + a switch or a proxy. + + o How powered: mid-level managers are commonly powered by a PDU + or from a wall outlet but can be powered by any method. + + o Reporting: The mid-level manager aggregates the energy data and + reports that data to an EnMS or higher mid-level manager. + +2.6. Non-residential Building System Gateways + + This use case describes energy management of non-residential + buildings. Building Management Systems (BMS) have been in place for + many years using legacy protocols not based on IP. In these + buildings, a gateway can provide a proxy function between IP networks + + + +Schoening, et al. Standards Track [Page 10] + +RFC 7603 EMAN Applicability Statement August 2015 + + + and legacy building automation protocols. The gateway provides an + interface between the EMAN framework and relevant building management + protocols. + + Due to the potential energy savings, energy management of buildings + has received significant attention. There are gateway network + elements to manage the multiple components of a building energy + management system such as Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning + (HVAC), lighting, electrical, fire and emergency systems, elevators, + etc. The gateway device uses legacy building protocols to + communicate with those devices, collects their energy usage, and + reports the results. + + The gateway performs protocol conversion and communicates via + RS-232/RS-485 interfaces, Ethernet interfaces, and protocols specific + to building management such as BACnet (a protocol for building + automation and control networks) [BACnet], Modbus [MODBUS], or ZigBee + [ZIGBEE]. + + The essential properties of this use case are: + + o Target devices: building energy management devices -- HVAC + systems, lighting, electrical, and fire and emergency systems. + + o How powered: any method. + + o Reporting: The gateway collects energy consumption of non-IP + systems and communicates the data via the EMAN framework. + +2.7. Home Energy Gateways + + This use case describes the scenario of energy management of a home. + The home energy gateway is another example of a proxy that interfaces + with electrical appliances and other devices in a home. This gateway + can monitor and manage electrical equipment (e.g., refrigerator, + heating/cooling, or washing machine) using one of the many protocols + that are being developed for residential devices. + + Beyond simply metering, it's possible to implement energy saving + policies based on time of day, occupancy, or energy pricing from the + utility grid. The EMAN information model can be applied to the + energy management of a home. + + The essential properties of this use case are: + + o Target devices: home energy gateway and smart meters in a home. + + o How powered: any method. + + + +Schoening, et al. Standards Track [Page 11] + +RFC 7603 EMAN Applicability Statement August 2015 + + + o Reporting: The home energy gateway can collect power + consumption of device in a home and possibly report the meter + reading to the utility. + +2.8. Data Center Devices + + This use case describes energy management of a data center. Energy + efficiency of data centers has become a fundamental challenge of data + center operation, as data centers are big energy consumers and have + an expensive infrastructure. The equipment generates heat, and heat + needs to be evacuated through an HVAC system. + + A typical data center network consists of a hierarchy of electrical + energy objects. At the bottom of the network hierarchy are servers + mounted on a rack; these are connected to top-of-the-rack switches, + which in turn are connected to aggregation switches and then to core + switches. Power consumption of all network elements, servers, and + storage devices in the data center should be measured. Energy + management can be implemented on different aggregation levels, i.e., + at the network level, the Power Distribution Unit (PDU) level, and/or + the server level. + + Beyond the network devices, storage devices, and servers, data + centers contain Uninterruptable Power Systems (UPSs) to provide back- + up power for the facility in the event of a power outage. A UPS can + provide backup power for many devices in a data center for a finite + period of time. Energy monitoring of energy storage capacity is + vital from a data center network operations point of view. + Presently, the UPS MIB can be useful in monitoring the battery + capacity, the input load to the UPS, and the output load from the + UPS. Currently, there is no link between the UPS MIB and the ENTITY + MIB. + + In addition to monitoring the power consumption of a data center, + additional power characteristics should be monitored. Some of these + are dynamic variations in the input power supply from the grid, + referred to as power quality metrics. It can also be useful to + monitor how efficiently the devices utilize power. + + Nameplate capacity of the data center can be estimated from the + nameplate ratings (which indicate the maximum possible power draw) of + IT equipment at a site. + + + + + + + + + +Schoening, et al. Standards Track [Page 12] + +RFC 7603 EMAN Applicability Statement August 2015 + + + The essential properties of this use case are: + + o Target devices: IT devices in a data center, such as network + equipment, servers, and storage devices, as well as power and + cooling infrastructure. + + o How powered: any method, but commonly by one or more PDUs. + + o Reporting: Devices may report on their own behalf or for other + connected devices as described in other use cases. + +2.9. Energy Storage Devices + + Energy storage devices can have two different roles: one type whose + primary function is to provide power to another device (e.g., a UPS) + and one type with a different primary function but that has energy + storage as a component (e.g., a notebook). This use case covers + both. + + The energy storage can be a conventional battery or any other means + to store electricity, such as a hydrogen cell. + + An internal battery can be a back-up or an alternative source of + power to mains power. As batteries have a finite capacity and + lifetime, means for reporting the actual charge, age, and state of a + battery are required. An internal battery can be viewed as a + component of a device and can be contained within the device from an + ENTITY-MIB perspective. + + Battery systems are often used in remote locations such as mobile + telecom towers. For continuous operation, it is important to monitor + the remaining battery life and raise an alarm when this falls below a + threshold. + + The essential properties of this use case are: + + o Target devices: devices that have an internal battery or + external storage. + + o How powered: from batteries or other storage devices. + + o Reporting: The device reports on its power delivered and state. + + + + + + + + + +Schoening, et al. Standards Track [Page 13] + +RFC 7603 EMAN Applicability Statement August 2015 + + +2.10. Industrial Automation Networks + + Energy consumption statistics in the industrial sector are + staggering. The industrial sector alone consumes about half of the + world's total delivered energy and is a significant user of + electricity. Thus, the need for optimization of energy usage in this + sector is natural. + + Industrial facilities consume energy in process loads and non-process + loads. + + The essential properties of this use case are: + + o Target devices: devices used in an industrial sector. + + o How powered: any method. + + o Reporting: The Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) is commonly + used for reporting energy for these devices. + +2.11. Printers + + This use case describes the scenario of energy monitoring and + management of printers. Printers in this use case stand in for all + imaging equipment, including Multi-function Devices (MFDs), scanners, + fax machines, and mailing machines. + + Energy use of printers has been a long-standing industry concern, and + sophisticated power management is common. Printers often use a + variety of low-power modes, particularly for managing energy- + intensive thermo-mechanical components. Printers also have long made + extensive use of SNMP for end-user system interaction and for + management generally, with cross-vendor management systems able to + manage fleets of printers in enterprises. Power consumption during + active modes can vary widely, with high peak usage levels. + + Printers can expose detailed power state information, distinct from + operational state information, with some printers reporting + transition states between stable long-term states. Many also support + active setting of power states and policies, such as delay times, + when inactivity automatically transitions the device to a lower power + mode. Other features include reporting on components, counters for + state transitions, typical power levels by state, scheduling, and + events/alarms. + + + + + + + +Schoening, et al. Standards Track [Page 14] + +RFC 7603 EMAN Applicability Statement August 2015 + + + Some large printers also have a "Digital Front End", which is a + computer that performs functions on behalf of the physical imaging + system. These typically have their own presence on the network and + are sometimes separately powered. + + There are some unique characteristics of printers from the point of + view energy management. While the printer is not in use, there are + timer-based low power states, which consume little power. On the + other hand, while the printer is printing or copying, the cylinder is + heated so that power consumption is quite high but only for a short + period of time. Given this work load, periodic polling of power + levels alone would not suffice. + + The essential properties of this use case are: + + o Target devices: all imaging equipment. + + o How powered: typically, AC from a wall outlet. + + o Reporting: The devices report for themselves. + +2.12. Demand Response + + The theme of demand response from a utility grid spans across several + use cases. In some situations, in response to time-of-day + fluctuation of energy costs or sudden energy shortages due power + outages, it may be important to respond and reduce the energy + consumption of the network. + + From the EMAN use case perspective, the demand-response scenario can + apply to a data center, building, or home. Real-time energy + monitoring is usually a prerequisite so that during a potential + energy shortfall the EnMS can provide an active response. The EnMS + could shut down selected devices that are considered lower priority + or uniformly reduce the power supplied to a class of devices. For + multisite data centers, it may be possible to formulate policies such + as the follow-the-sun type of approach by scheduling the mobility of + Virtual Machines (VMs) across data centers in different geographical + locations. + + The essential properties of this use case are: + + o Target devices: any device. + + o How powered: traditional mains AC power. + + o Reporting: Devices report in real time. + + + + +Schoening, et al. Standards Track [Page 15] + +RFC 7603 EMAN Applicability Statement August 2015 + + + o Control: demand response based upon policy or priority. + +3. Use Case Patterns + + The use cases presented above can be abstracted to the following + broad patterns for energy objects. + +3.1. Metering + + - Energy objects that have the capability for internal metering + + - Energy objects that are metered by an external device + +3.2. Metering and Control + + - Energy objects that do not supply power but can perform power + metering for other devices + + - Energy objects that do not supply power but can perform both + metering and control for other devices + +3.3. Power Supply, Metering, and Control + + - Energy objects that supply power for other devices but do not + perform power metering for those devices + + - Energy objects that supply power for other devices and also + perform power metering + + - Energy objects that supply power for other devices and also + perform power metering and control for other devices + +3.4. Multiple Power Sources + + - Energy objects that have multiple power sources, with metering and + control performed by the same power source + + - Energy objects that have multiple power sources supplying power to + the device with metering performed by one or more sources and + control performed by another source + + + + + + + + + + + +Schoening, et al. Standards Track [Page 16] + +RFC 7603 EMAN Applicability Statement August 2015 + + +4. Relationship of EMAN to Other Standards + + The EMAN framework is tied to other standards and efforts that + address energy monitoring and control. EMAN leverages existing + standards when possible, and it helps enable adjacent technologies + such as Smart Grid. + + The standards most relevant and applicable to EMAN are listed below + with a brief description of their objectives, the current state, and + how that standard relates to EMAN. + +4.1. Data Model and Reporting + +4.1.1. IEC - CIM + + The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has developed a + broad set of standards for power management. Among these, the most + applicable to EMAN is IEC 61850, a standard for the design of + electric utility automation. The abstract data model defined in + 61850 is built upon and extends the Common Information Model (CIM). + The complete 61850 CIM model includes over a hundred object classes + and is widely used by utilities worldwide. + + This set of standards were originally conceived to automate control + of a substation (a facility that transfers electricity from the + transmission to the distribution system). However, the extensive + data model has been widely used in other domains, including Energy + Management Systems (EnMS). + + IEC TC57 WG19 is an ongoing working group with the objective to + harmonize the CIM data model and 61850 standards. + + Several concepts from IEC Standards have been reused in the EMAN + documents. In particular, AC Power Quality measurements have been + reused from IEC 61850-7-4. The concept of Accuracy Classes for + measurement of power and energy has been adapted from ANSI C12.20 and + IEC standards 62053-21 and 62053-22. + +4.1.2. DMTF + + The Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF) has defined a Power + State Management profile [DMTF-DSP1027] for managing computer systems + using the DMTF's Common Information Model (CIM). These + specifications provide physical, logical, and virtual system + management requirements for power-state control services. The DMTF + standard does not include energy monitoring. + + + + + +Schoening, et al. Standards Track [Page 17] + +RFC 7603 EMAN Applicability Statement August 2015 + + + The Power State Management profile is used to describe and manage the + Power State of computer systems. This includes controlling the Power + State of an entity for entering sleep mode, awakening, and rebooting. + The EMAN framework references the DMTF Power Profile and Power State + Set. + +4.1.2.1. Common Information Model Profiles + + The DMTF uses CIM-based 'Profiles' to represent and manage power + utilization and configuration of managed elements (note that this is + not the 61850 CIM). Key profiles for energy management are 'Power + Supply' (DSP 1015), 'Power State' (DSP 1027), and 'Power Utilization + Management' (DSP 1085). These profiles define many features for the + monitoring and configuration of a Power Managed Element's static and + dynamic power saving modes, power allocation limits, and power + states. + + Reduced power modes can be established as static or dynamic. Static + modes are fixed policies that limit power use or utilization. + Dynamic power saving modes rely upon internal feedback to control + power consumption. + + Power states are eight named operational and non-operational levels. + These are On, Sleep-Light, Sleep-Deep, Hibernate, Off-Soft, and Off- + Hard. Power change capabilities provide immediate, timed interval, + and graceful transitions between on, off, and reset power states. + Table 3 of the Power State Profile defines the correspondence between + the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface [ACPI] and DMTF power + state models, although it is not necessary for a managed element to + support ACPI. Optionally, a TransitioningToPowerState property can + represent power state transitions in progress. + +4.1.2.2. DASH + + DMTF Desktop and Mobile Architecture for System Hardware [DASH] + addresses managing heterogeneous desktop and mobile systems + (including power) via in-band and out-of-band communications. DASH + uses the DMTF's Web Services for Management (WS-Management) and CIM + data model to manage and control resources such as power, CPU, etc. + + Both in-service and out-of-service systems can be managed with the + DASH specification in a fully secured remote environment. Full power + life-cycle management is possible using out-of-band management. + + + + + + + + +Schoening, et al. Standards Track [Page 18] + +RFC 7603 EMAN Applicability Statement August 2015 + + +4.1.3. ODVA + + The Open DeviceNet Vendors Association (ODVA) is an association for + industrial automation companies that defines the Common Industrial + Protocol (CIP). Within ODVA, there is a special interest group + focused on energy and standardization and interoperability of energy- + aware devices. + + The ODVA is developing an energy management framework for the + industrial sector. There are synergies and similar concepts between + the ODVA and EMAN approaches to energy monitoring and management. + + ODVA defines a three-part approach towards energy management: + awareness of energy usage, energy efficiency, and the exchange of + energy with a utility or others. Energy monitoring and management + promote efficient consumption and enable automating actions that + reduce energy consumption. + + The foundation of the approach is the information and communication + model for entities. An entity is a network-connected, energy-aware + device that has the ability to either measure or derive its energy + usage based on its native consumption or generation of energy, or + report a nominal or static energy value. + +4.1.4. Ecma SDC + + The Ecma International standard on Smart Data Centre [Ecma-SDC] + defines semantics for management of entities in a data center such as + servers, storage, and network equipment. It covers energy as one of + many functional resources or attributes of systems for monitoring and + control. It only defines messages and properties and does not + reference any specific protocol. Its goal is to enable + interoperability of such protocols as SNMP, BACnet, and HTTP by + ensuring a common semantic model across them. Four power states are + defined, Off, Sleep, Idle, and Active. The standard does not include + actual energy or power measurements. + + When used with EMAN, the SDC standard will provide a thin abstraction + on top of the more detailed data model available in EMAN. + +4.1.5. PWG + + The IEEE Industry Standards and Technology Organization (ISTO) + Printer Working Group (PWG) defines open standards for printer- + related protocols for the benefit of printer manufacturers and + related software vendors. The Printer WG covers power monitoring and + management of network printers and imaging systems in the PWG Power + Management Model for Imaging Systems [PWG5106.4]. Clearly, these + + + +Schoening, et al. Standards Track [Page 19] + +RFC 7603 EMAN Applicability Statement August 2015 + + + devices are within the scope of energy management since they receive + power and are attached to the network. In addition, there is ample + scope for power management since printers and imaging systems are not + used that often. + + The IEEE-ISTO Printer Working Group (PWG) defines SNMP MIB modules + for printer management and, in particular, a "PWG Power Management + Model for Imaging Systems v1.0" [PWG5106.4] and a companion SNMP + binding in the "PWG Imaging System Power MIB v1.0" [PWG5106.5]. This + PWG model and MIB are harmonized with the DMTF CIM Infrastructure + [DMTF-DSP0004] and DMTF CIM Power State Management Profile + [DMTF-DSP1027] for power states and alerts. + + These MIB modules can be useful for monitoring the power and Power + State of printers. The EMAN framework takes into account the + standards defined in the Printer Working Group. The PWG may + harmonize its MIBs with those from EMAN. The PWG covers many topics + in greater detail than EMAN, including those specific to imaging + equipment. The PWG also provides for vendor-specific extension + states (beyond the standard DMTF CIM states). + + The IETF Printer MIB [RFC3805] is on the Standards Track, but that + MIB module does not address power management. + +4.1.6. ASHRAE + + In the U.S., there is an extensive effort to coordinate and develop + standards related to the "Smart Grid". The Smart Grid + Interoperability Panel, coordinated by the government's National + Institute of Standards and Technology, identified the need for a + building side information model (as a counterpart to utility models) + and specified this in Priority Action Plan (PAP) 17. This was + designated to be a joint effort by the American Society of Heating, + Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the + National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), both ANSI- + approved Standards Development Organizations (SDOs). The result is + to be an information model, not a protocol. + + The ASHRAE effort [ASHRAE] addresses data used only within a building + as well as data that may be shared with the grid, particularly as it + relates to coordinating future demand levels with the needs of the + grid. The model is intended to be applied to any building type, both + residential and commercial. It is expected that existing protocols + will be adapted to comply with the new information model, as would + new protocols. + + + + + + +Schoening, et al. Standards Track [Page 20] + +RFC 7603 EMAN Applicability Statement August 2015 + + + There are four basic types of entities in the model: generators, + loads, meters, and energy managers. The metering part of the model + overlaps to a large degree with the EMAN framework, though there are + features unique to each. The load part speaks to control + capabilities well beyond what EMAN covers. Details of generation and + of the energy management function are outside of EMAN scope. + + A public review draft of the ASHRAE standard was released in July + 2012. There are no apparent major conflicts between the two + approaches, but there are areas where some harmonization is possible. + +4.1.7. ANSI/CEA + + The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has approved ANSI/CEA-2047 + [ANSICEA] as a standard data model for Energy Usage Information. The + primary purpose is to enable home appliances and electronics to + communicate energy usage information over a wide range of + technologies with pluggable modules that contain the physical-layer + electronics. The standard can be used by devices operating on any + home network including Wi-Fi, Ethernet, ZigBee, Z-Wave, and + Bluetooth. The Introduction to ANSI/CEA-2047 states that "this + standard provides an information model for other groups to develop + implementations specific to their network, protocol and needs." It + covers device identification, current power level, cumulative energy + consumption, and provides for reporting time-series data. + +4.1.8. ZigBee + + The ZigBee Smart Energy Profile 2.0 (SEP) effort [ZIGBEE] focuses on + IP-based wireless communication to appliances and lighting. It is + intended to enable internal building energy management and provide + for bidirectional communication with the power grid. + + ZigBee protocols are intended for use in embedded applications with + low data rates and low power consumption. ZigBee defines a general- + purpose, inexpensive, self-organizing mesh network that can be used + for industrial control, embedded sensing, medical data collection, + smoke and intruder warning, building automation, home automation, + etc. + + ZigBee is currently not an ANSI-recognized SDO. + + The EMAN framework addresses the needs of IP-enabled networks through + the usage of SNMP, while ZigBee provides for completely integrated + and inexpensive mesh solutions. + + + + + + +Schoening, et al. Standards Track [Page 21] + +RFC 7603 EMAN Applicability Statement August 2015 + + +4.2. Measurement + +4.2.1. ANSI C12 + + The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has defined a + collection of power meter standards under ANSI C12. The primary + standards include communication protocols (C12.18, 21 and 22), data + and schema definitions (C12.19), and measurement accuracy (C12.20). + European equivalent standards are provided by IEC 62053-22. + + These very specific standards are oriented to the meter itself and + are used by electricity distributors and producers. + + The EMAN framework [RFC7326] references the Accuracy Classes + specified in ANSI C12.20. + +4.2.2. IEC 62301 + + IEC 62301, "Household electrical appliances - Measurement of standby + power" [IEC62301], specifies a power-level measurement procedure. + While nominally for appliances and low-power modes, its concepts + apply to other device types and modes, and it is commonly referenced + in test procedures for energy using products. + + While the standard is intended for laboratory measurements of devices + in controlled conditions, aspects of it are informative to those + implementing measurement in products that ultimately report via EMAN. + +4.3. Other + +4.3.1. ISO + + The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) [ISO] is + developing an energy management standard, ISO 50001, to complement + ISO 9001 for quality management and ISO 14001 for environmental + management. The intent is to facilitate the creation of energy + management programs for industrial, commercial, and other entities. + The standard defines a process for energy management at an + organizational level. It does not define the way in which devices + report energy and consume energy. + + ISO 50001 is based on the common elements found in all of ISO's + management system standards, assuring a high level of compatibility + with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. ISO 50001 benefits include: + + o Integrating energy efficiency into management practices and + throughout the supply chain. + + + + +Schoening, et al. Standards Track [Page 22] + +RFC 7603 EMAN Applicability Statement August 2015 + + + o Using energy management best practices and good energy + management behaviors. + + o Benchmarking, measuring, documenting, and reporting energy + intensity improvements and their projected impact on reductions + in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. + + o Evaluating and prioritizing the implementation of new energy- + efficient technologies. + + ISO 50001 has been developed by ISO project committee ISO TC 242, + Energy Management. EMAN is complementary to ISO 9001. + +4.3.2. Energy Star + + The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of + Energy (DOE) jointly sponsor the Energy Star program [ESTAR]. The + program promotes the development of energy efficient products and + practices. + + To qualify as Energy Star, products must meet specific energy + efficiency targets. The Energy Star program also provides planning + tools and technical documentation to encourage more energy-efficient + building design. Energy Star is a program; it is not a protocol or + standard. + + For businesses and data centers, Energy Star offers technical support + to help companies establish energy conservation practices. Energy + Star provides best practices for measuring current energy + performance, goal setting, and tracking improvement. The Energy Star + tools offered include a rating system for building performance and + comparative benchmarks. + + There is no immediate link between EMAN and Energy Star, one being a + protocol and the other a set of recommendations to develop energy- + efficient products. However, Energy Star could include EMAN + standards in specifications for future products, either as required + or rewarded with some benefit. + +4.3.3. Smart Grid + + The Smart Grid standards efforts underway in the United States are + overseen by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology + [NIST]. NIST is responsible for coordinating a public-private + partnership with key energy and consumer stakeholders in order to + facilitate the development of Smart Grid standards. These activities + are monitored and facilitated by the Smart Grid Interoperability + Panel (SGIP). This group has working groups for specific topics + + + +Schoening, et al. Standards Track [Page 23] + +RFC 7603 EMAN Applicability Statement August 2015 + + + including homes, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities as + they relate to the grid. A stated goal of the group is to harmonize + any new standard with the IEC CIM and IEC 61850. + + When a working group detects a standard or technology gap, the team + seeks approval from the SGIP for the creation of a Priority Action + Plan (PAP), a private-public partnership to close the gap. PAP 17 is + discussed in Section 4.1.6. + + PAP 10 addresses "Standard Energy Usage Information". Smart Grid + standards will provide distributed intelligence in the network and + allow enhanced load shedding. For example, pricing signals will + enable selective shutdown of non-critical activities during peak + price periods. Actions can be effected through both centralized and + distributed management controls. + + There is an obvious functional link between Smart Grid and EMAN in + the form of demand response even though the EMAN framework itself + does not address any coordination with the grid. As EMAN enables + control, it can be used by an EnMS to accomplish demand response + through translation of a signal from an outside entity. + +5. Limitations + + EMAN addresses the needs of energy monitoring in terms of measurement + and considers limited control capabilities of energy monitoring of + networks. + + EMAN does not create a new protocol stack, but rather defines a data + and information model useful for measuring and reporting energy and + other metrics over SNMP. + + EMAN does not address questions regarding Smart Grid, electricity + producers, and distributors. + +6. Security Considerations + + EMAN uses SNMP and thus has the functionality of SNMP's security + capabilities. SNMPv3 [RFC3411] provides important security features + such as confidentiality, integrity, and authentication. + + Section 10 of [RFC7460] and Section 6 of [RFC7461] mention that power + monitoring and management MIBs may have certain privacy implications. + These privacy implications are beyond the scope of this document. + There may be additional privacy considerations specific to each use + case; this document has not attempted to analyze these. + + + + + +Schoening, et al. Standards Track [Page 24] + +RFC 7603 EMAN Applicability Statement August 2015 + + +7. References + +7.1. Normative References + + [RFC3411] Harrington, D., Presuhn, R., and B. Wijnen, "An + Architecture for Describing Simple Network Management + Protocol (SNMP) Management Frameworks", STD 62, RFC 3411, + DOI 10.17487/RFC3411, December 2002, + <http://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc3411>. + + [RFC3621] Berger, A. and D. Romascanu, "Power Ethernet MIB", + RFC 3621, DOI 10.17487/RFC3621, December 2003, + <http://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc3621>. + +7.2. Informative References + + [ACPI] ACPI, "Advanced Configuration and Power Interface + Specification", Revision 5.0b, November 2013, + <http://www.acpi.info/spec30b.htm>. + + [ANSICEA] ANSI, "CEA 2047 CE Energy Usage Information (CE-EUI)", + ANSI/CEA-2047, August 2014. + + [ASHRAE] NIST, "ASHRAE SPC 201 P Information Page", + <http://collaborate.nist.gov/twiki-sggrid/ + bin/view/SmartGrid/PAP17Information>. + + [BACnet] "BACnet Webpage", <http://www.bacnet.org>. + + [DASH] DMTF, "Desktop and Mobile Architecture for System + Hardware", <http://www.dmtf.org/standards/mgmt/dash/>. + + [DMTF-DSP0004] + DMTF, "Common Information Model (CIM) Infrastructure", + DSP0004, Version 2.5.0, May 2009, <http://www.dmtf.org/ + standards/published_documents/DSP0004_2.5.0.pdf>. + + [DMTF-DSP1027] + DMTF, "Power State Management Profile", DSP1027, Version + 2.0.0, December 2009, <http://www.dmtf.org/standards/ + published_documents/DSP1027_2.0.0.pdf>. + + [Ecma-SDC] Ecma International, "Smart Data Centre Resource + Monitoring and Control", Standard ECMA-400, Second + Edition, June 2013, <http://www.ecma-international.org/ + publications/standards/Ecma-400.htm>. + + [ESTAR] Energy Star, <http://www.energystar.gov/>. + + + +Schoening, et al. Standards Track [Page 25] + +RFC 7603 EMAN Applicability Statement August 2015 + + + [IEC62301] IEC, "Household electrical appliances - Measurement of + standby power", IEC 62301:2011, Edition 2.0, January + 2011. + + [ISO] ISO, "ISO launches ISO 50001 energy management standard", + June 2011, + <http://www.iso.org/iso/news.htm?refid=Ref1434>. + + [MODBUS] Modbus-IDA, "MODBUS Application Protocol Specification", + Version 1.1b, December 2006, <http://www.modbus.org/docs/ + Modbus_Application_Protocol_V1_1b.pdf>. + + [NIST] NIST, "Smart Grid Homepage", August 2010, + <http://www.nist.gov/smartgrid/>. + + [PWG5106.4] IEEE-ISTO, "PWG Power Management Model for Imaging + Systems 1.0", PWG Candidate Standard 5106.4-2011, + February 2011, <ftp://ftp.pwg.org/pub/pwg/candidates/ + cs-wimspower10-20110214-5106.4.pdf>. + + [PWG5106.5] IEEE-ISTO, "PWG Imaging System Power MIB v1.0", PWG + Candidate Standard 5106.5-2011, February 2011. + + [RFC3805] Bergman, R., Lewis, H., and I. McDonald, "Printer MIB + v2", RFC 3805, DOI 10.17487/RFC3805, June 2004, + <http://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc3805>. + + [RFC6933] Bierman, A., Romascanu, D., Quittek, J., and M. + Chandramouli, "Entity MIB (Version 4)", RFC 6933, + DOI 10.17487/RFC6933, May 2013, + <http://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc6933>. + + [RFC6988] Quittek, J., Ed., Chandramouli, M., Winter, R., Dietz, + T., and B. Claise, "Requirements for Energy Management", + RFC 6988, DOI 10.17487/RFC6988, September 2013, + <http://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc6988>. + + [RFC7326] Parello, J., Claise, B., Schoening, B., and J. Quittek, + "Energy Management Framework", RFC 7326, + DOI 10.17487/RFC7326, September 2014, + <http://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc7326>. + + [RFC7460] Chandramouli, M., Claise, B., Schoening, B., Quittek, J., + and T. Dietz, "Monitoring and Control MIB for Power and + Energy", RFC 7460, DOI 10.17487/RFC7460, March 2015, + <http://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc7460>. + + + + + +Schoening, et al. Standards Track [Page 26] + +RFC 7603 EMAN Applicability Statement August 2015 + + + [RFC7461] Parello, J., Claise, B., and M. Chandramouli, "Energy + Object Context MIB", RFC 7461, DOI 10.17487/RFC7461, + March 2015, <http://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc7461>. + + [RFC7577] Quittek, J., Winter, R., and T. Dietz, "Definition of + Managed Objects for Battery Monitoring", RFC 7577, + DOI 10.17487/RFC7577, July 2015, + <http://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc7577>. + + [ZIGBEE] "The ZigBee Alliance", <http://www.zigbee.org/>. + +Acknowledgements + + Firstly, the authors thank Emmanuel Tychon for taking the lead on the + initial draft and making substantial contributions to it. The + authors also thank Jeff Wheeler, Benoit Claise, Juergen Quittek, + Chris Verges, John Parello, and Matt Laherty for their valuable + contributions. The authors also thank Kerry Lynn for the use case + involving demand response. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +Schoening, et al. Standards Track [Page 27] + +RFC 7603 EMAN Applicability Statement August 2015 + + +Authors' Addresses + + Brad Schoening + Independent Consultant + 44 Rivers Edge Drive + Little Silver, NJ 07739 + United States + + Phone: +1 917 304 7190 + Email: brad.schoening@verizon.net + + + Mouli Chandramouli + Cisco Systems, Inc. + Sarjapur Outer Ring Road + Bangalore 560103 + India + + Phone: +91 80 4429 2409 + Email: moulchan@cisco.com + + + Bruce Nordman + Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory + 1 Cyclotron Road, 90-2000 + Berkeley, CA 94720-8130 + United States + + Phone: +1 510 486 7089 + Email: bnordman@lbl.gov + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +Schoening, et al. Standards Track [Page 28] + |