(a) There are several types of computer equipment which technically fall under the current Energy Star Program, but for which EPA established blanket waivers because Energy Star compliant versions of this equipment were unavailable in the marketplace. Blanket waivers apply to the following types of equipment:
(1) LAN servers, including file servers; application servers; communication servers; including bridges and routers;
(2) UNIX RISC based processors with their high-end monitors;
(3) Large LAN printers (greater than 19 pages/minute output); and
(4) Scientific computing equipment which is used for real-time data acquisition and which, if subjected to a power down mode, would jeopardize the research project.
(b) It is anticipated that there will be Energy Star models of this equipment in the future, but in the near term EPA will not specify Energy Star qualifications when purchasing the items listed in this section.
