Edge data center
An edge data center is a smaller facility placed close to end users or devices to reduce latency and backhaul traffic. Edge sites commonly range from about 1–10 MW on 1–10 acres and may connect at distribution voltage. Their siting priorities lean toward metro location, fiber access and zoning compatibility with nearby uses, rather than the large power and land needs of hyperscale campuses.
The full guide · Site strategy by data center typeSite Needs by Data Center Type: Edge, Colocation and HyperscaleHow site requirements differ for edge, colocation, hyperscale and AI data centers, including power, acreage, fiber, location and entitlement priorities.Where Edge data center comes up
- Site strategy by data center typeEdge Data Center Site Selection: Location, Power and Zoning
- Water, gas & fiberLatency Requirements by Workload: Where Data Center Proximity Matters
- Campus design & constructionData Center Tier Levels Explained: Uptime Tiers, TIA-942 Ratings and Redundancy
- Site strategy by data center typeModular and Prefabricated Data Centers: Speed, Footprint and Permitting