Data Center Colocation Pricing

Colocation is priced by power, not space. The key measures are how many kW you can use reliably each month and how much heat the facility can remove.

What determines the price

The monthly price for the same rack can vary by more than twofold between facilities. Three factors explain the difference.

Power capacity and density

Pricing is based on kW per month. High-density racks above 40kW require different power distribution and cooling designs, so their unit cost is higher than a standard 5kW rack.

Priced per kW per month
Rack densities from 5kW to 40kW+
Includes PDU and downstream power distribution

Cooling method

Air cooling, direct-to-chip liquid cooling (DTC), immersion cooling, and hybrid systems have different construction costs and PUE performance. Those differences affect both monthly charges and long-term electricity costs.

Air cooling, including hot-aisle and cold-aisle containment
Direct-to-chip liquid cooling (DTC)
Immersion cooling
Hybrid cooling

Facility tier and certifications

The Tier rating determines redundancy and availability commitments. Certifications determine whether the facility may host data for specific industries.

Tier I / II / III / IV / Beyond Tier IV
ISO 27001 and other certifications
Continent, country, and city

Fields to compare when choosing a facility

The current data center search includes these filters. Use them to narrow the shortlist before requesting a quote.

Filter	Available range	Why it affects price
Location	Continent · Country · City	Electricity, land, and labor costs, as well as data residency rules
Tier rating	I · II · III · IV · Beyond Tier IV	The redundancy level determines how much electrical and mechanical equipment must be duplicated
Cooling type	Air · Liquid DTC · Immersion · Hybrid	The cooling design determines supported rack density and PUE
Certifications	ISO 27001 and others	Compliance requirements narrow the available facilities, reducing supply and increasing price
Power capacity	0 to 100 MW	Larger sites have lower unit costs but longer delivery schedules
Price	Per kW per month	The final basis for comparison

What the monthly fee includes

Usually included

Up to the kW capacity stated in the contract.

Rack space and hot-aisle or cold-aisle containment
Downstream power distribution and rack PDUs
Cooling capacity from air-conditioning and water systems
Environmental monitoring and access control
Clean-agent fire suppression
Basic network connection

Priced separately

These items are billed by actual usage or service call.

Power use above the contracted capacity
Inter-site private lines and bandwidth
Remote operations and data center access on the client's behalf (remote hands)
Client-specific network segments or firewalls
Hardware transport and rack installation labor

FAQ

Why is pricing based on kW instead of the number of racks?

AI rack power varies widely. A 5kW rack of conventional equipment and a 40kW rack of GPU servers occupy about the same space, but the latter uses eight times as much power and cooling. Pricing by rack would not reflect the resources consumed.

Is there a minimum contracted capacity?

Yes, and it varies by facility. High-density zones usually start at a full rack, while lower-density zones may accept a half rack.

Can deployments span multiple countries?

Yes. Current operational and planned sites cover Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, the Czech Republic, Texas in the United States, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Who handles failures in client-owned hardware?

The equipment manufacturer handles the warranty and RMA. We diagnose issues on site, replace components, and coordinate repairs, with response times defined in the 24×7 operations contract.

Looking for colocation for GPUs you already own?

Share the equipment specifications and power requirements, and we will identify available sites and pricing.

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