2. Not All Colocation is Created Equal
An Insider’s Guide to Buying and Selling Data Center Space

3. Not All Colocation Is Created Equal
Presented by Scott Charter
Managing partner
Types of data center colocation space
Build to suit (true raw space)
Turn-key white space
Managed colocation
Data center ratings (Uptime Institute)

4. Key Evaluation Factors
Key Colocation Evaluation Factors
Power to the facility
Scalability
Power distribution
Redundancy
Multiple UPS systems
Fail over policies
Mechanical diversity
N, N+1, N+2, S+S

5. Key Evaluation Factors
IT load
Power vs. cooling
Watts per square foot
Environmental controls
Temperature
Humidity
Fire suppression
Mother nature
Meet me rooms
Why they are important
Cross connect costs

6. Key Evaluation Factors
Network connectivity
Multiple carrier options
Peering agreements
Latency, packet loss
Conduit pathways and right-of-ways
Ease of distribution
Physical security
Restricted access
Live security 24x7x365
Video surveillance

7. Key Evaluation Factors
Scalability
Is there adequate space to expand?
Unionization
What to look out for
Conclusion