Serverfarm’s modern, award-winning global portfolio of data centers provides enterprises with critical IT infrastructure and capacity, along with a robust DMaaS solution. Our facilities were designed to meet our customers’ rapidly evolving requirements and are highly secure, reliable environments.
InCommand enables enterprise executives and data center teams to manage assets, capacities, and alerts virtually anywhere in the world.
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Serverfarm’s AI-ready data centers are engineered for high power density requirements and advanced thermal management. Traditional data center infrastructure supports 15-30kW per rack, while AI workloads require 50-100kW+ per rack, with some applications demanding up to 300kW per rack.
Our facilities incorporate high-density power distribution systems and liquid cooling technologies, including direct-to-chip. The infrastructure is designed to accommodate next-generation processors, including NVIDIA’s Blackwell Ultra H300 and H200 GPUs and future AI architectures, ensuring long-term compatibility and performance optimization.
Serverfarm provides custom liquid cooling technologies for Hyerscalers and Neo Clouds to address varying thermal management requirements:
These systems are scalable to support rack densities exceeding 300kW, with modular expansion capabilities to accommodate evolving workload requirements.
Serverfarm’s infrastructure is designed to support rack densities exceeding 100kW, with proven capabilities extending to 300kW+ per rack. This requires specialized power delivery systems and advanced thermal management solutions that integrate seamlessly with liquid cooling technologies.
Our facilities accommodate diverse processor architectures within the same environment, including CPUs, GPUs, and TPUs from multiple vendors such as NVIDIA, AMD and others. This flexibility enables customers to deploy heterogeneous computing environments optimized for specific AI and machine learning workloads.
AI workloads generate dynamic power consumption patterns that differ significantly from traditional enterprise applications. These variable power draws, termed “AI wave forms,” require sophisticated power management and real-time monitoring capabilities.
Serverfarm employs dynamic power management systems integrated with our InCommand platform to monitor consumption patterns and automatically adjust power distribution and cooling systems. This approach ensures optimal performance while maintaining infrastructure stability and efficiency across varying workload demands.
Serverfarm maintains certification as an NVIDIA DGX Platform Partner, enabling deployment of SuperPOD and BasePOD configurations with validated infrastructure compatibility. This partnership provides early access to NVIDIA’s technology roadmap and ensures our facilities meet stringent requirements for current and future GPU architectures.
The partnership extends beyond hardware compatibility to include infrastructure validation, ensuring our power and cooling systems maintain optimal performance with evolving NVIDIA technologies and development cycles.
Serverfarm utilizes adaptive reuse methodology to accelerate infrastructure deployment timelines. This approach transforms existing industrial facilities into modern data centers, reducing deployment time from the industry standard of 3+ years to 12-18 months.
The process involves strategic acquisition of facilities with suitable structural and power characteristics, followed by comprehensive modernization with high-density infrastructure systems. This methodology has been successfully implemented across multiple projects, including our award-winning London LON1 facility transformation.
Adaptive reuse is Serverfarm’s methodology for converting existing industrial and commercial buildings into modern data center facilities. This approach identifies structures with favorable characteristics including robust construction, available power infrastructure, and strategic locations.
The process delivers multiple operational advantages: deployment acceleration (12-18 months versus 3+ years for greenfield construction), environmental impact reduction with less embodied carbon, improved cost efficiency, and faster return on investment. This methodology has received industry recognition for sustainability and innovation.
Serverfarm develops hyperscale campuses with capacity ranging from 100MW to 500MW+. Our Houston data center campus exemplifies this capability, spanning 250+ acres with over 500MW+ of development potential and dual on-site electrical substations for enhanced power reliability.
Campus development follows phased deployment strategies that align with customer growth requirements. Initial phases typically provide 50-100MW of capacity with predetermined expansion pathways, enabling rapid operational deployment while maintaining scalability for future requirements.
Serverfarm maintains a $1.637 billion credit facility provided by Manulife Investment Management, ensuring financial stability and project completion capability for large-scale hyperscale developments. This financial backing provides customers with confidence in project delivery and long-term partnership sustainability.
The credit facility enables simultaneous development of multiple projects while maintaining operational flexibility and growth capacity. This financial strength is particularly important for hyperscale customers requiring certainty in project completion and timeline adherence.
Serverfarm’s development approach combines 25+ years of infrastructure experience with innovative adaptive reuse methodology and substantial financial resources. This integration enables accelerated deployment timelines while maintaining environmental responsibility and cost effectiveness.
Our development process addresses common industry challenges including permitting delays, utility coordination complexities, and construction timeline variability. This experience-based approach minimizes project risks and ensures predictable delivery schedules for hyperscale deployments.
Serverfarm operates strategically positioned facilities across three primary regions:
North America includes Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Moses Lake, Tyson’s Corner North Virginia, and Toronto. European operations encompass Amsterdam and London. The Middle East presence is established in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Site selection prioritizes power availability, connectivity infrastructure, and strategic market positioning rather than cost optimization alone.
InCommand is Serverfarm’s proprietary monitoring and management platform providing comprehensive infrastructure oversight and operational intelligence. The platform delivers real-time monitoring of power consumption, thermal management, and equipment performance across all facility systems.
The platform includes automated alerting capabilities, predictive maintenance scheduling, and performance optimization recommendations. For AI workloads, InCommand provides specialized monitoring of power fluctuation patterns and automatic cooling system adjustments to maintain optimal operating conditions.
Serverfarm specializes in build-to-suit data center development customized to specific hyperscale requirements. Each project combines customer specifications with our proven development methodology and adaptive reuse approach where applicable and greenfield solutions.
Build-to-suit projects are supported by our $1.637 billion credit facility and 25+ years of development experience. This combination ensures financial stability, technical expertise, and delivery capability for large-scale custom infrastructure requirements.
Serverfarm primarily serves cloud providers, AI companies, hyperscale operators, NEO Clouds and global enterprises requiring large-scale, high-performance data center infrastructure. Typical deployments exceed 72MW capacity with specialized requirements for power density and thermal management.
Customer industries include healthcare, financial services, technology, research institutions, and other sectors requiring compute-intensive applications. Our infrastructure supports compliance with industry-specific regulations and security requirements across multiple sectors.
Serverfarm provides colocation services primarily for hyperscale and enterprise customers requiring dedicated infrastructure within our high-density facilities. These deployments benefit from the same power and cooling capabilities as our hyperscale offerings while operating at a smaller scale.
Our colocation focus centers on customers with specialized requirements including high-density power, liquid cooling, or AI-ready infrastructure. Standard colocation requirements may be better served by providers specializing in traditional enterprise deployments.
Serverfarm supports power density configurations ranging from standard enterprise requirements to ultra-high-density AI applications:
Standard configurations deliver 15-0kW per rack for traditional enterprise workloads. High-density configurations provide 50-100kW per rack with advanced cooling integration. Ultra-high-density deployments exceed 100kW per rack, extending to 300kW for specialized AI applications requiring liquid cooling systems.
All configurations include redundant power distribution, real-time monitoring, and automated load management capabilities.
Serverfarm facilities provide connectivity through multiple Tier 1 carriers, dark fiber providers, and direct cloud platform connections. Specific connectivity varies by location based on regional infrastructure and customer requirements.
Standard connectivity includes access to major internet exchanges, low-latency cloud provider connections, redundant fiber pathways, and cross-connect capabilities for hybrid deployments. Advanced connectivity options include dedicated peering arrangements and private network access where applicable.
Serverfarm offers flexible redundancy configurations with various redundancy models such as N, N+1, 2N, and 2N+1 for power and cooling architecture, allowing customization to client needs and ensuring operational continuity during failures or maintenance. Redundancy extends across multiple infrastructure components: utility power feeds with on-site generation, cooling systems with automatic failover, network connectivity through diverse fiber pathways, and monitoring systems to maintain operational visibility during component failures.
Serverfarm facilities maintain comprehensive security programs including 24/7 security personnel, biometric access controls, and mantrap entry systems. Video surveillance and motion detection systems provide continuous monitoring throughout customer areas.
Compliance certifications include SOC 2, HIPAA, and PCI standards as required by customer applications. Security protocols include multi-layer access controls, comprehensive audit logging, and regular security assessments to maintain certification requirements.
Serverfarm facilities include advanced environmental monitoring systems tracking temperature, humidity, air quality, and potential environmental threats. The InCommand platform provides real-time alerts and automated environmental control adjustments.
Environmental monitoring is enhanced for liquid cooling systems, including coolant leak detection, flow monitoring, and temperature differential tracking. Automated response systems maintain optimal operating conditions while providing immediate notification of any environmental anomalies.
Serverfarm’s primary environmental impact reduction stems from our adaptive reuse methodology, which achieves up to 88% reduction in embodied carbon compared to greenfield construction. This approach reuses existing building materials and infrastructure rather than requiring new resource extraction and manufacturing.
Additional sustainability measures include renewable energy integration (100% renewable power at our Moses Lake facility), advanced cooling systems for water usage optimization, and energy-efficient power distribution. Our InCommand management system ensures that all data center assets run as efficiently as possible.
Serverfarm maintains industry-standard compliance certifications including SOC 2 Type II for security and availability controls, HIPAA for healthcare data protection, PCI DSS for payment card security, ISO 27001 for security management. .
Certification requirements vary by facility based on customer compliance needs. We can accommodate additional compliance requirements through facility modifications and operational procedures as needed for specific customer applications.
Serverfarm tracks comprehensive sustainability metrics including Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE), Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE), renewable energy percentage, and carbon emissions. Most facilities achieve PUE ratings of 1.3 or better for high-density infrastructure.
Sustainability measurements undergo independent verification and regular reporting. Our participation in industry sustainability initiatives provides external validation and accountability for environmental performance commitments.
Serverfarm pricing structures vary based on specific customer requirements and deployment characteristics. High-density AI workloads typically utilize per-kW pricing models due to power infrastructure requirements. Traditional configurations may incorporate per-square-foot pricing components.
Large-scale deployments often employ hybrid pricing models combining space and power components with volume discounts for multi-MW commitments. Final pricing depends on power density requirements, cooling specifications, contract duration, and facility location.
Standard contract terms range from 5-15 years initial duration with renewal options. Contracts can accommodate phased deployment schedules, expansion rights, and capacity reservations for future growth requirements.
Service level agreements include uptime guarantees typically exceeding 99.99% availability, dependent on selected redundancy levels. Contract terms are negotiable based on specific customer requirements and deployment scale.
Project initiation begins with technical consultation to understand specific infrastructure requirements including power needs, timeline constraints, location preferences, and technical specifications. This is followed by site assessment and customized proposal development.
Contract negotiation and execution typically require 4-8 weeks depending on project complexity and customer requirements. Implementation begins immediately following contract execution, with deployment timelines varying based on infrastructure requirements and site availability.
Accurate quotations require comprehensive technical specifications including power requirements (per-rack density and total capacity), space requirements (square footage and rack counts), cooling preferences (air versus liquid cooling), and deployment timeline requirements.
Additional requirements include geographic preferences, connectivity specifications, redundancy levels, and any specialized compliance or security requirements. Detailed specifications enable more accurate pricing and timeline estimates.
Procurement timelines from initial consultation to executed contract typically range from 4-8 weeks. This includes technical requirements validation, proposal development, contract negotiation, and legal review processes.
Deployment timelines depend on infrastructure requirements and site availability. Existing capacity can be prepared within weeks, while new construction or major modifications require 12-18 months using our adaptive reuse methodology.
Our infrastructure specialists are available to discuss hyperscale solutions for AI and cloud workloads.
