Colocation
A colocation data center is a facility where an operator provides space, power, cooling and connectivity that multiple tenants lease for their own IT equipment. Retail colocation sells racks and cages, while wholesale colocation leases whole halls or buildings. Colocation sites often favor proximity to metro fiber and carrier hubs, and enterprise and colocation projects commonly fall in the 10–60 MW range on 10–75 acres.
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