Datacenter Terms

45 plain-English definitions from the IT Glossary of Terms.

Datacenter terms cover the physical side of computing: colocation space, power and cooling, cross-connects and interconnection, bare metal servers and hyperconverged systems, and the redundancy designs that keep equipment running. These services are bought on long terms and priced by space, power and connections, so early decisions are hard to undo. Facilities that look alike on a tour can differ widely in power density, carrier options, remote hands and contract flexibility. Knowing the vocabulary helps you size requirements, compare facilities on equal terms and plan for growth. Use these definitions when choosing a colocation provider, moving equipment or planning hardware for heavier workloads, and see our datacenter solutions for help comparing facilities.

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