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The modular data center may be a viable choice. Modular Data Centers, also called Micro or Containerized Data Centers, provide a portable approach to deploying data center capacity anywhere and anytime. It comprises prefabricated modules and standardized components, including racks and IT infrastructure. By the end of 2022, the global data center market will be valued at over $101 billion, with the modular data center market size estimated to reach $23 million. Modular Data Center Drivers Cloud Computing Provides a high-density or private cloud computing solution that becomes operational quickly. Network Edge Organizations are utilizing technologies that need to deploy at the network edge. Scalability The concept of pay as you grow is an easy solution when needing to expand or decrease capacity according to your organization’s needs. Sustainability Net-zero initiatives play a significant role within the data center industry. Modular data centers are factory-produced structures. They require fewer people to build and maintain on-site operations, decreasing energy costs, including power for the plant, tools, lighting, transport, and workman accommodations. Additionally, these data centers are prefabricated — components are pre-cut to standard sizes — which decreases waste. Modular data centers are built off-site and shipped to their destination in one delivery. Recycling is an option for modular parts like cooling, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), and equipment if or when the modular data center is no longer needed. Flexible and Mobile Companies are looking for location flexibility to get their end users as close to the data source as possible while offering the option to scale quickly. These data centers can move seamlessly from one location to another. Fully Tested with Quick Deployment Modular data centers are fully tested before deployment. It takes a few days up to a few weeks to deploy compared to 9 to 12 months at a traditional data center. Challenges of Modular Data Centers Testing and Certification Depending on what country you are deploying your modular data center, local authority approvals must be met for specific test certificates, like building materials, equipment, and components used in the construction. Other certifications include structural design calculation formats, fire rating of the door and wall panels, cables and electrical panels, and firefighting vendor certification. Once a modular data center is ready to deploy, it must pass a final inspection. The US National Electrical Code (NEC) article 646 allows manufacturers to certify modular data centers for compliance before distribution with the UL2755 certification. It must be obtained before the modular data center is shipped from the factory to the installation site. Long-Term Agreement On average, modular data center customers must enter into an agreement term of 15 to 25 years. This long-term agreement is risky since many components, controls, and software are vendor-owned. It makes for a one-sided relationship where the customer depends on the vendor. In this type of long-term relationship, ensuring the vendor will have spare parts available is difficult to gauge when it comes to replacing equipment or software. Weather Unlike a traditional data center, the modular data center is out in the open and subjected to extreme weather conditions, insects, animals, and even vandalism. Modular Data Center Use Cases Sporting Events The use of modular data centers within the sporting industry is common. Formula One teams require the ability to process data on-site. Teams need computing, storage, and network technologies to analyze data and monitor performance on the track. The short distance between the source and the processing of information provides teams with telemetry data that is accessible in real-time. Formula One cars have 120 sensors that measure oil, water, exhaust, tire temperatures, speed, engine revs per minute, clutch fluid pressure, and the driver’s heartbeat. They need a modular data center that is compact, light, quick to set up, and transportable anywhere in the world. Military Modular data centers are used for defense military deployments. It provides the military with a strategic advantage in remote locations, easily transferred from one place to another, and can be deployed anywhere in the world, including war zones. Once a mission is complete, the modular data center can be easily relocated. Disaster Areas Modular data centers are a viable choice for disaster-prone areas due to the lower cost of deployment, their ability to be deployed in harsh conditions, and are secured more easily due to their smaller size compared to traditional facilities. The Takeaway Modular data centers have their benefits and challenges. Exploring and evaluating long-term vs. short-term business goals is essential before choosing a data center provider. There are many options. Remember to ask the right questions when vetting your provider to ensure your business goals align with the specific provider, their solutions, and services. Netrality owns and operates strategic interconnected data centers and Meet Me Rooms, providing a mix of colocation and powered shell and wholesale data center solutions driven by fiber-dense, network-rich interconnection environments. Contact us today to learn more! MORE SIMILAR BLOGS QUANTUM COMPUTING By the end of 2022, the global enterprise quantum computing market is estimated to be over $2.7 billion and is projected to reach about $11 billion by 2027. READ MORE THE METAVERSE: YOUR ALTERNATE REALITY? In 1992, the science fiction novel Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson first spoke about the metaverse. He described it to be a world where humans were programmable avatars, interacting with each other in a virtual world — parallel to the physical world. For many, the metaverse is futuristic, not tangible, or viable. Let’s reminisce about... READ MORE DATA CENTERS: THE CORE, THE HEART, AND THE CUTTING EDGE Netrality’s colocation data centers, home to hundreds of the biggest networks around the globe, are the epicenter of connectivity in our markets. Peering at Netrality’s urban-located facilities provides Faster speeds, increased bandwidth, greater reliability, and lower costs. READ MORE SUBSCRIBE TO NETRALITY VIA EMAIL Stay up to date with upcoming news and events. 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