Modular data center

A modular data center system is a portable method of deploying <a href="/facts/Data_center/DS5wJY41">data center</a> capacity. A modular data center can be placed anywhere data capacity is needed.
Modular data center systems consist of purpose-engineered modules and components to offer scalable data center capacity with multiple power and cooling options. Modules can be shipped to be added, integrated or retrofitted into an existing data center or combined into a system of modules. Modular data centers typically consist of standardized components.
Modular data centers are often marketed as <a href="/facts/Converged_infrastructure/ykB8FDgk">converged infrastructure</a>, promoting <a href="/facts/Economies_of_scale/gtAYHuNT">economies of scale</a> and efficient energy usage, including considerations regarding the external environment. A module can be treated as a single unit for U.S. <a href="/facts/Federal_Communications_Commission/Ueghz8W0">Federal Communications Commission</a> compliance certification rather than all discrete systems.
Patents have been taken out on variations.

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Modular data center