4 FAQs about Quotation for a 5MW Data Center Communication Cabinet Project

How much does a data center improvement cost?

Collectively, total data center improvements range between $520 to $900 per gross sqft, equivalent to 79% to 83% of total development costs. Within data center improvements, the two largest categories are electrical systems, comprising 40% to 45% of total development costs and HVAC / mechanical / cooling at ~20% of total costs.

What is a data center cost model?

The purpose of this tool is to provide a model to help understand the financial factors that are part of the overall decision. Actual data center costs can vary greatly from this model; the primary value of this tool is to evaluate how each cost input affects the lifetime cost differences between the two approaches.

Is building a data center more expensive than colocation?

Actual data center costs can vary greatly from this model; the primary value of this tool is to evaluate how each cost input affects the lifetime cost differences between the two approaches. After 10 years, building is 12.7% less expensive than colocation with a break- even at < 6 years. Blog: Cloud vs. Colocation - Which is Best for Your Business?

How many XScale data centers does Equinix have?

Equinix has 9 ongoing xScale (hyperscale) data center builds in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific. In aggregate, these projects total $952 million of costs and represent 83 megawatts of power capacity.

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