Why Teams Choose
Modular Infrastructure
Traditional data center builds take 18+ months and $50M+ for full facilities. A 1.6 MW block, a 4.8 MW B300 block or a 9 MW zone delivers liquid-cooled capacity at up to 250 kW per rack, typically in 4 to 8 months.
18+ Months
Average time to deploy a traditional data center. Site selection, permitting, construction, commissioning.
$50M+
Typical cost for a 10MW facility. Capital-intensive, long payback periods, high risk.
Fixed Capacity
Build for peak demand day one. Stranded capacity, inefficient utilization, wasted investment.
Modular vs Traditional
The Modular Advantage
Speed
Modules are built in the factory while the site is prepared, so most of the work never waits on site construction or weather.
- Typically 4 to 8 months to ready for service
- Factory acceptance tested
- Installed and commissioned on site
Predictable Capex
A defined product at a defined scope: less exposure to construction overruns and change orders than a site-built facility.
- Capital spent one step at a time
- Financing available
- Revenue sooner than a traditional build
Scalability
Start with what you need. Add capacity as demand grows. Match infrastructure to actual requirements.
- Start with one block
- Add steps of 1.6, 4.8 or 9 MW
- No stranded investment
Power Density
Purpose-built for GPU workloads: 130 to 250 kW per rack with direct-to-chip liquid cooling.
- Up to 250 kW per rack (Vera Rubin class)
- Warm-water loop, no cooling towers
- Contained rack exhaust aisles
Quality
Factory precision beats field construction: consistent builds and acceptance testing before anything ships.
- Designed to NEC
- Factory acceptance tested
- NRTL evaluation per project
Flexibility
Deploy anywhere. Your campus, a colo, a remote site. Relocatable if needs change.
- Any prepared site
- Minimal foundation needs
- Relocatable asset
Calculate Your ROI
Compare the total cost of ownership between modular and traditional infrastructure. Factor in time-to-revenue, capital efficiency, and operational costs.
Example: GPU Training Deployment
Indicative. Modular time runs from order to ready for service and depends on equipment reservation and site readiness; site power and GPU hardware are separate.
Real-World Applications
GPU Training Clusters
GB300 and B300 clusters run at 130 to 150 kW per rack, and Vera Rubin class racks to 250 kW. Most existing facilities can't cool that density, and new builds take too long. Modular delivers liquid-cooled capacity in 4 to 8 months.
Remote Deployments
Energy companies, mining operations, and defense installations need compute in locations without existing infrastructure. Modular provides self-contained data centers anywhere.
Capacity Expansion
Enterprises hitting capacity limits can't wait 18 months. Modular adds compute to existing campuses with little site construction and no disruption to operations.
Industry Momentum
Modular data centers are no longer emerging; they're the strategic choice for hyperscalers, enterprises, and AI companies worldwide.
Eaton Launches SmartRack Modular Data Centers
A major electrical OEM launches modular data centers designed for AI, ML, and edge computing workloads.
Read moreMicrosoft, Google, AWS Race to Build Mega Data Centers
Hyperscalers choose modular construction to accelerate deployment of AI infrastructure.
Read moreSource: Mordor Intelligence, Modular Data Center Market Report, 2024
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