ENERGY STAR® Program Requirements
for Small Network Equipment
Partner Commitments
Draft 1 Version 1.0

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Following are the terms of the ENERGY STAR Partnership Agreement as it pertains to the manufacture
and labeling of ENERGY STAR qualified products. The ENERGY STAR Partner must adhere to thefollowing partner commitments:

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Qualifying Products

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1. Comply with current ENERGY STAR Eligibility Criteria, which define performance requirements andtest procedures for Small Network Equipment. A list of eligible products and their corresponding
Eligibility Criteria can be found at www.energystar.gov/specifications.

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2. Prior to associating the ENERGY STAR name or mark with any product, obtain written
certification of ENERGY STAR qualification from a Certification Body recognized by EPA for Small
Network Equipment. As part of this certification process, products must be tested in a laboratory
recognized by EPA to perform Small Network Equipment testing. A list of EPA-recognizedlaboratories and certification bodies can be found at www.energystar.gov/testingandverification.

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Using the ENERGY STAR Name and Marks

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3. Comply with current ENERGY STAR Identity Guidelines, which define how the ENERGY STAR nameand marks may be used. Partner is responsible for adhering to these guidelines and ensuring that its
authorized representatives, such as advertising agencies, dealers, and distributors, are also incompliance. The ENERGY STAR Identity Guidelines are available at www.energystar.gov/logouse.

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4. Use the ENERGY STAR name and marks only in association with qualified products. Partner may notrefer to itself as an ENERGY STAR Partner unless at least one product is qualified and offered forsale in the U.S and/or ENERGY STAR partner countries.

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5. Provide clear and consistent labeling of ENERGY STAR qualified Small Network Equipment.
5.1. Partner must use the ENERGY STAR mark in all of the following ways:
5.1.1. On the top or front of the product. Labeling on the top or front of the product may bepermanent or temporary. All temporary labeling must be affixed to the top or front of the
product with an adhesive or cling-type application;
5.1.2. In product literature (i.e. user manuals, spec sheets, etc.);
5.1.3. On product packaging for products sold at retail; and5.1.4. On the Partner’s Internet site where information about ENERGY STAR qualified models is
displayed:
5.2. If additional information about the ENERGY STAR program(s) or other products provided by thePartner on its Web site, Partner must comply with the ENERGY STAR Web Linking Policy, which
can be found at www.energystar.gov/partners.

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Verifying Ongoing Product Qualification

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6. Participate in third-party verification testing through a Certification Body recognized by EPA for Small
Network Equipment, providing full cooperation and timely responses, EPA/DOE may also, at its
discretion, conduct tests on products that are referred to as ENERGY STAR qualified. These products
may be obtained on the open market, or voluntarily supplied by Partner at the government’s request.

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Providing Information to EPA

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7. Provide unit shipment data or other market indicators to EPA annually to assist with creation of
ENERGY STAR market penetration estimates, as follows:

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7.1. Partner must submit the total number of ENERGY STAR qualified Small Network Equipment
shipped in the calendar year or an equivalent measurement as agreed to in advance by EPA and
Partner. Partner shall exclude shipments to organizations that rebrand and resell the shipments(unaffiliated private labelers).

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7.2. Partner must provide unit shipment data segmented by meaningful product characteristics (e.g.,
type, capacity, presence of additional functions) as prescribed by EPA.

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7.3. Partner must submit unit shipment data for each calendar year to EPA or an EPA-authorized third
party, preferably in electronic format, no later than March 1 of the following year.

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Submitted unit shipment data will be used by EPA only for program evaluation purposes and will beclosely controlled. If requested under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), EPA will argue that thedata is exempt. Any information used will be masked by EPA so as to protect the confidentiality of thePartner;
8. Report to EPA any attempts by recognized laboratories or Certification Bodies (CBs) to influence
testing or certification results or to engage in discriminatory practices.

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9. Notify EPA of a change in the designated responsible party or contacts within 30 days using the My
ENERGY STAR Account tool (MESA) available at www.energystar.gov/mesa.

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Performance for Special Distinction

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In order to receive additional recognition and/or support from EPA for its efforts within the Partnership, the
ENERGY STAR Partner may consider the following voluntary measures, and should keep EPA informedon the progress of these efforts:
Provide quarterly, written updates to EPA as to the efforts undertaken by Partner to increaseavailability of ENERGY STAR qualified products, and to promote awareness of ENERGY STAR and
its message.

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Consider energy efficiency improvements in company facilities and pursue benchmarking buildings
through the ENERGY STAR Buildings program.

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Purchase ENERGY STAR qualified products. Revise the company purchasing or procurement
specifications to include ENERGY STAR. Provide procurement officials’ contact information to EPA for
periodic updates and coordination. Circulate general ENERGY STAR qualified product information toemployees for use when purchasing products for their homes.

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Feature the ENERGY STAR mark(s) on Partner website and other promotional materials. If
information concerning ENERGY STAR is provided on the Partner website as specified by the
ENERGY STAR Web Linking Policy (available in the Partner Resources section of the ENERGYSTAR website), EPA may provide links where appropriate to the Partner website.

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Ensure the power management feature is enabled on all ENERGY STAR qualified displays andcomputers in use in company facilities, particularly upon installation and after service is performed.

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Provide general information about the ENERGY STAR program to employees whose jobs are relevantto the development, marketing, sales, and service of current ENERGY STAR qualified products.

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Provide a simple plan to EPA outlining specific measures Partner plans to undertake beyond theprogram requirements listed above. By doing so, EPA may be able to coordinate, and communicate
Partner’s activities, provide an EPA representative, or include news about the event in the ENERGYSTAR newsletter, on the ENERGY STAR website, etc. The plan may be as simple as providing a listof planned activities or milestones of which Partner would like EPA to be aware. For example,
activities may include: (1) increasing the availability of ENERGY STAR qualified products by
converting the entire product line within two years to meet ENERGY STAR guidelines; (2)demonstrating the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency through special in-store
displays twice a year; (3) providing information to users (via the website and user’s manual) about
energy-saving features and operating characteristics of ENERGY STAR qualified products; and (4)building awareness of the ENERGY STAR Partnership and brand identity by collaborating with EPA
on one print advertorial and one live press event.

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Join EPA's SmartWay Transport Partnership to improve the environmental performance of thecompany's shipping operations. The SmartWay Transport Partnership works with freight carriers,
shippers, and other stakeholders in the goods movement industry to reduce fuel consumption,
greenhouse gases, and air pollution. For more information on SmartWay, visit
www.epa.gov/smartway.

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Join EPA’s Green Power Partnership. EPA's Green Power Partnership encourages organizations to
buy green power as a way to reduce the environmental impacts associated with traditional fossil fuelbased electricity use. The partnership includes a diverse set of organizations including Fortune 500
companies, small and medium businesses, government institutions as well as a growing number ofcolleges and universities. For more information on Green Power, visit www.epa.gov/greenpower.

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ENERGY STAR® Product Specificationfor Small Network Equipment
Eligibility Criteria
Draft 1 Version 1.0
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Following is the ENERGY STAR product specification for Small Network Equipment. A product shall meetall of the identified criteria if it is to earn the ENERGY STAR.

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1 DEFINITIONS

117A) Product Classifications:

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1) Network Equipment: A device whose primary function is to pass Internet Protocol traffic
among various network interfaces / ports.

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2) Small Network Equipment (SNE): Network Equipment that is intended to serve users in either
small networks or a subset of a large network. SNE includes a) all Network Equipment withintegral wireless capability and b) other Network Equipment meeting all of the following
criteria:

124a) Designed for stationary operation;

125b) Contains no more than eleven (11) wired Physical Network Ports;

126c) Primary configuration for operation outside of standard equipment racks;

127d) Meets the definition of one or more of the Product Types defined below.

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Note: EPA was initially considering a definition of Small Network Equipment that included devices with amaximum wired port count of nine. In response to stakeholder input, EPA is proposing to include devices
with less than or equal to 11 ports with the expectation that this provides a natural break point between
devices intended for small networks and larger devices. EPA added an additional provision regarding
primary operation outside of standard equipment racks.
3) Large Network Equipment: Network Equipment that is rack-mounted, intended for use instandard equipment racks, or contains more than eleven (11) ports for wired network.
B) Small Network Equipment Types:
Note: The product types appear under two overall categories: Broadband Access Equipment and Local
Network Equipment. This delineation is intended to align with testing considerations, dividing products
requiring an interface with service provider head-end equipment from those functioning within a network
user’s internal network.
1) Broadband Access Equipmenta) Broadband Modem: A device that transmits and receives digitally-modulated analog
signals over a wired or optical network as its primary function. The Broadband Modem
category does not include devices with integrated Router, Switch, or Access Point
functionality.
(1) Optical Network Termination Device (ONT): A type of Broadband Modem thatconverts signals between copper (wired) or wireless connections and an optical fiberconnection. ONTs are available in either desktop or building-mounted versions withdifferent connectivity options.

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b) Integrated Access Device (IAD): A network device with a modem and one or more of thefollowing functions: wired network routing, multi-port Ethernet switching and/or accesspoint functionality.
2) Local Network Equipment

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a) Access Point: A device that provides IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi) connectivity to multiple clientsas its primary function.

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b) Router: A network device that determines the optimal path along which network traffic
should be forwarded as its primary function. Routers forward packets from one network toanother based on network layer information. Devices fitting this definition may provide
both Router functionality and wireless network capability.

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c) Switch: A network device that filters, forwards, and floods frames based on the destination
address of each frame as its primary function. The switch operates at the data link layer of
the OSI model.

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Yes

Does the device
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Local Network
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AccessPoint

Router

Switch(e.g., Cable, DSL,
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Figure 1: Product Type Assignment

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Note: Figure 1 provides an overview of the product classification system represented by the definitions in
1.B).
C) Operational Modes:
1) Idle State: The product is connected to a power source, is booted and ready for use, and isproviding one or more primary functions. The common terms “active”, “in-use” and “normal
operation” also describe this mode.
D) Components:
1) External Power Supply (EPS): A component contained in a separate physical enclosure fromthe SNE product designed to convert line voltage ac input into lower voltage ac or dc output(s)for the purpose of powering the SNE product. An EPS must connect to the SNE product via aremovable or hard-wired male/female electrical connection, cable, cord or other wiring.
E) Marketing or Shipment Terminology:
1) Cable, Satellite, and Telecom Service Provider (“Service Provider”): An entity that provides

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content to subscribers with whom it has an ongoing contractual relationship.

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2) Manufacturing Partner: An entity that manufactures, or markets OEM-manufactured SNE forsale to either end customers or Service Providers.

1823) SOHO: Small Office / Home Office.

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1) End Point Device: A device that functions as either an originator or destination for network
traffic passed through Network Equipment. Examples of end point devices include computers,
servers, set-top boxes, IP-capable televisions, IP Phones, etc. For the purposes of thisspecification, an end point device is not considered network equipment.

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2) Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE): A technology which enables reduced power consumption of
Ethernet interfaces during times of low data throughput. Specified by IEEE 802.3az.

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3) Link Rate: The maximum raw bit rate possible on a particular link (e.g., 1000BASE-T Ethernet
supports 1 Gb/s in each direction [2 Gb/s total]; IEEE 802.11g supports 54 Mb/s total).

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4) Physical Data Port: An integrated physical connection point primarily intended to accept nonIP data. For the purposes of this specification, a port must support one of the following media
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RS-232.

5) Physical Network Port: An integrated physical connection point primarily intended to accept IPor similar traffic via a cable. For the purposes of this specification, a port must support one of
the following media types to fit this definition:

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205b) Coaxial Cable;

206c) Twisted Pair Copper; or

207d) Fiber Optic.

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6) Power over Ethernet (PoE): A technology which enables transfer of electrical power, alongwith data, to network end point devices through an Ethernet cable. Currently specified byIEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at.

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7) Standard Equipment Rack: An equipment enclosure commonly seen in data centers or
managed facilities and intended to house a variety of information technology equipment. Front
panel width is typically 19 inches (482.6 mm) in width. Standard Equipment Racks are definedby EIA-310, IEC 60297, or DIN 41494.

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8) Unit Under Test (UUT): The network equipment device being tested.

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9) WLAN Test Client: A device that is capable of establishing an 802.11x link with an Access
Point (AP) and transmitting data to and receiving from the AP.

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G) Product Family: A group of product models that are (1) made by the same manufacturer, (2)subject to the same ENERGY STAR qualification criteria, and (3) of a common basic design.
Product models within a family differ from each other according to one or more characteristics orfeatures that either (1) have no impact on product performance with regard to ENERGY STAR
qualification criteria, or (2) are specified herein as acceptable variations within a product family.
For Small Network Equipment, acceptable variations within a product family include:

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Note: Consistent with other ENERGY STAR electronics specifications, the concept of a Product Family
dictates the structure of representative testing under the ENERGY STAR program. As development of thisspecification continues, EPA encourages stakeholder input on variations that might be allowed within a
product family that would preserve the goals set forth in items (1), (2), and (3), and ensure data remains
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2.1

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Included Products
Products that meet one of the following Small Network Equipment type definitions are eligible for
ENERGY STAR qualification, with the exception of products listed in Section 2.2:

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Note: EPA has limited data in two proposed categories: the standalone Broadband Modem category (withthe exception of ONTs) and Access Points. EPA welcomes feedback on sources of data that could be
drawn upon to support creation of efficiency criteria in these areas. Further, EPA welcomes stakeholder’sthoughts on the standalone DSL and Cable Broadband Modem market; specifically if it is anticipated thatsuch products will be subsumed into multifunction Integrated Access Devices as the predominant SNE
product or if such products will remain a large part of the market.

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Products that are covered under other ENERGY STAR product specifications are not eligible for
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The following products are not eligible for qualification under this specification:

Excluded Products

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Network Equipment with one or more Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) network ports;
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3 QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

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3.1

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Note: Section 3.1 is standard for ENERGY STAR electronics product categories and provides guidance
for the qualification process.

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3.1.1

All calculations shall be carried out with directly measured (unrounded) values.

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3.1.2

Unless otherwise specified, compliance with specification limits shall be evaluated using directly
measured or calculated values without any benefit from rounding.

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Directly measured or calculated values that are submitted for reporting on the ENERGY STAR
website shall be rounded to the nearest significant digit as expressed in the corresponding
specification limit.

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Significant Digits and Rounding

Power Supply Requirements
External Power Supplies (EPSs): EPSs (single- and multiple-voltage) shall meet the level V
performance requirements under the International Efficiency Marking Protocol and include thelevel V marking. Additional information on the Marking Protocol is availableat www.energystar.gov/powersupplies.
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External Power Supplies shall meet level V requirements when tested using the Test
Method for Calculating the Energy Efficiency of Single-Voltage External Ac-Dc and Ac-Ac
Power Supplies, Aug. 11, 2004.

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Efficiency Criteria

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Note: Presented in Section 3.3 is the Average Power Consumption structure that will serve as the primaryenergy efficiency metric in the Small Network Equipment specification. Equation 1 describes the derivationof Average Power Consumption from measurements taken, as applicable to the Small Network Equipment
product under test, in the WAN, LAN, and Wireless LAN portions of the ENERGY STAR test method. The
ENERGY STAR requirement is calculated for each product using Equation 2.

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Average Power Consumption (PAVG): Calculated Average Power Consumption (PAVG) per
Equation 1 shall be less than or equal to the maximum requirement for Average Power
Consumption (PAVG_MAX), as calculated per Equation 2.

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Equation 1: Average Power Calculation (PAVG) for Small Network Equipment

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Where:
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Average[xi] = Average of terms (xi) applicable to the UUT;
PWAN_TEST = Measured power consumption in Wired Network –WAN test, at 1.0 kb/s (W);
PLAN_TEST = Measured power consumption in Wired Network –LAN test, half of available wired LAN ports populated, at 1.0 kb/s
(W);

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PWIRELESS_TEST = Measured power consumption in Wireless
Network – LAN test, at 1.0 kb/s (W).

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Note: Based on conclusions drawn from analysis of data received in response to Revision 2 of the test
method, evaluation is based on measurements at low traffic rates rather than requiring testing at multiple
traffic rates. This modification was captured in Revision 4 of the ENERGY STAR test method.

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Equation 2: Maximum Average Power (PAVG_MAX) Calculation for Small Network Equipment

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PAVG_MAX = PBASE + ∑௡௜ୀଵ ܲ஺஽஽೔

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Where:PBASE = Base power allowance (W) from Table 1;
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PADDi =The power allowance as specified in Table 2 for eachfeature present in the device, for a total of n such allowances.

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Table 1: Base Power Allowances

Broadband Modem – Cable

P_BASE (watts)
Version 1.0
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Broadband Modem – DSL

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Note: In establishing the levels proposed in Table 1 and Table 2, EPA evaluated all data received both
via two data assembly efforts. As this data was derived using two iterations of the Test Method, EPA
adjusted some of the data in order to preserve it for use in proposing ENERGY STAR levels. A
description of the differences between each test method and steps EPA took to compare data is provided
in a accompanying file, ENERGY STAR Notes on Data – Small Network Equipment Draft 1. EPA believes
that this ENERGY STAR dataset is relatively reflective of the current market for all products proposed forinclusion in this specification except non-ONT Broadband Modems and Access Points. EPA is requesting
additional data/information for these product types and, as such, is not proposing levels for those productsin this Draft 1 specification. For all other products, as proposed, EPA has proposed levels that the Agency
believes balance the intent to recognize the top performers with the need to ensure consumers costeffective choice.

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Values in Table 1 were established based on a review of multiple sources, including ENERGY STAR
program data and out-year tiers in the European Commission’s Broadband Code of Conduct Version 4.

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EPA focused on power consumption at low data rates. PAVG was calculated by averaging all non-zerovalues of PWAN_TEST, PLAN_TEST, and PWIRELESS_TEST. To allow for an appropriate evaluation of baseconsumption, adder values were subtracted from this average. This adjusted value was used to set thebase product type requirements.

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The following table summarizes the units evaluated for each product type. Further notes on data analysis
is included in Section 3.3.1.
Product Type

Broadband Modem – ONTBroadband Modem – Cable or
DSL
Integrated Access Device

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DatasetTable 2: Additional Functional Adders
FeaturePower Allowance(PADD) in watts

Notes

Fast Ethernet(100Base-T)

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port present in the UUT.

Gigabit Ethernet(1000Base-T)

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Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)

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port present in the UUT.
Applied once for the UUT for
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Efficiency Techniques and Power Management

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Note: EPA recognizes the potential for network equipment offering IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient
Ethernet (EEE) to not only save Ethernet link power on the network equipment itself but also in end point
devices. EPA wants to encourage inclusion of EEE functionality in SNE through the ENERGY STAR
program. As such, EPA welcomes feedback from stakeholders on ways this specification can bestencourage such EEE adoption .

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In addition to EEE, EPA is aware of products implementing Full Network Connectivity (also referred to as“network proxying” and covered by the Ecma-393 standard), another efficient networking technique. EPA
welcomes stakeholder input on the prevalence of this feature in current and emerging products.

Power over Ethernet (PoE) Supply Management: All SNE capable of delivering PoE to end point
devices shall be capable of disabling PoE functionality upon user request.

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3.5

Toxicity and Recyclability Requirements

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3.5.1

Small Network Equipment products shall contain restricted levels of the following materials, where
the maximum concentration values tolerated by weight in homogeneous materials are: lead
(0.1%), mercury (0.1%), cadmium (0.01%), hexavalent chromium (0.1%), polybrominatedbiphenyls (PBB) (0.1%), or polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) (0.1%). Batteries are exempt.

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Recyclability requirements to be determined.

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For purposes of ENERGY STAR third-party certification, toxicity requirements shall not be
reviewed when products are initially qualified or during subsequent verification testing. Instead,consistent with the RoHS Directive, manufacturers shall maintain documentation on file that
products meet these requirements. EPA reserves the right to request this documentation at any
time.

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To the extent product models are sold in countries other than the U.S., they are not subject torequirements in 3.5.1, Error! Reference source not found.3.5.2, and 3.5.2.

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Note: While energy efficiency remains the basis upon which top performers are selected, EPA has alongstanding practice of including criteria related to other aspects of product performance in ENERGYSTAR specifications to ensure that overall product performance is maintained relative to a non-qualifying
product. To the extent these types of requirements are included, the Agency leverages existing standards
and looks to achieve a minimally acceptable level of performance (i.e. not one that is overly
stringent/difficult to achieve). By including additional criteria, the ENERGY STAR program seeks to avoid
associating the label with poor quality or otherwise undesirable product models, thereby preserving theinfluence of the label in the market.

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In developing these requirements, EPA drew from existing standards for toxicity. EPA looked to the RoHS
Directive for a toxicity limit because Small Network Equipment products manufacturers have extensive
experience with designing products free from certain toxic materials in compliance with the RoHS
Directive. The RoHS Directive, formally known as Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of
the Council on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronicequipment, was amended by 2005/618/EC and went into effect in 2006. Most global manufacturers havebeen in compliance with RoHS since 2006, when the directive first took effect. Products that currently
meet the EU RoHS Directive would satisfy this toxicity requirement. In some cases, the RoHS Directive
allows for specific, limited exemptions for specific materials and provides expiration dates for these
exemptions. EPA intends to harmonize with the RoHS Directive by adding language in Section 3.5
allowing the same exemptions as those outlined in the current RoHS Directive.

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EPA welcomes feedback from stakeholders to understand if any materials exempted for a given
period of time under the RoHS Directive currently apply to components typically found in Small
Network Equipment products. EPA does not intend to require documentation of the need for exemption
beyond what is needed by the Partner to demonstrate compliance with the RoHS Directive.

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EPA has clarified (Section 3.5.4) that these requirements are exempt from the ENERGY STAR third-party
certification process. Further, EPA added language making clear that the non-energy requirements
proposed here are not intended for international adoption. EPA continues to anticipate that existing
reporting efforts and maintenance of relevant quality assurance documentation would be sufficient todemonstrate compliance with these requirements.

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EPA has not identified any standards that address recyclability and/or including recycled content for thisproduct category and, therefore, seeks additional feedback from stakeholders on whether any existing
standards that address recycled content in and/or design for recyclability of products could apply to Small
Network Equipment products.

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4.1

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4.1.1

Test Methods
Test methods identified in Table 3 shall be used to determine qualification for ENERGY STAR.

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Table 3: Test Methods for ENERGY STAR Qualification
Product Type
All

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4.2

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4.2.1

Test Method
ENERGY STAR Test Method for Small Network Equipment, Rev.
[TBD]

Number of Units Required for Testing
Representative Models shall be selected for testing per the following requirements:

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389
390

i.

For qualification of an individual product model, a product configuration equivalent to thatwhich is intended to be marketed and labeled as ENERGY STAR is considered theRepresentative Model;

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392
393
394
395
396
397

ii.

For qualification of a product family, the highest energy using configuration within thefamily shall be considered the Representative Model. If models in a product family span
multiple categories, product configurations that represent the worst-case power
consumption for each product category within the family are considered Representative
Models. When submitting product families, manufacturers continue to be held accountable
for any efficiency claims made about their products, including those not tested or for whichdata was not reported.

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4.2.2

A single unit of each Representative Model shall be selected for testing.

399

4.3

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401

4.3.1

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5 USER INTERFACE

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404
405

5.1.1

International Market Qualification
Products shall be tested for qualification at the relevant input voltage/frequency combination foreach market in which they will be sold and promoted as ENERGY STAR.

Manufacturers are encouraged to design products in accordance with the user interface standard
IEEE P1621: Standard for User Interface Elements in Power Control of Electronic Devices
Employed in Office/Consumer Environments. For details, see http://eetd.LBL.gov/Controls.

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6 EFFECTIVE DATE

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408
409
410
411

6.1.1

Effective Date: The Version 1.0 ENERGY STAR Small Network Equipment specification shall takeeffect on the dates specified in Table 4. To qualify for ENERGY STAR, a product model shall meetthe ENERGY STAR specification in effect on its date of manufacture. The date of manufacture is
specific to each unit and is the date (e.g., month and year) on which a unit is considered to becompletely assembled.

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413
414
415
416

6.1.2

Future Specification Revisions: EPA reserves the right to change this specification should
technological and/or market changes affect its usefulness to consumers, industry, or theenvironment. In keeping with current policy, revisions to the specification are arrived at throughstakeholder discussions. In the event of a specification revision, please note that the ENERGYSTAR qualification is not automatically granted for the life of a product model.

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Table 4: Specification Effective Date
Effective Date
TBD

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419
420

Note: Since this is a new specification, EPA will make it effective immediately upon completion – inviting
manufacturers to qualify products as ENERGY STAR and providing consumers with differentiation
immediately.

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7 CONSIDERATIONS FOR FUTURE REVISIONS

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Note: In this section, EPA intends to identify out-year requirements for future versions of the program. The
goal of this section is to identify areas of future review for the program and roadmap for industry and theefficiency community areas requiring further consideration.

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In Draft 1, EPA has included a placeholder for modifications to the program scope and mandatory EEE.

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7.1

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TBD

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7.2

429

TBD

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7.3

431

Product Scope

Energy Efficiency Criteria

Energy Efficient Ethernet

7.3.1

All ports for PHYs addressed by IEEE 802.3az shall be compliant with IEEE 802.3az.

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