Engineering Excellence

Design Concepts & Capabilities

Common design and operations principles, adapted to each site's power strategy, density, cooling architecture, reliability classification, and service model.

1.2+

Target PUE

site-specific design target

A+B

Power Distribution

where site design supports it

N+1+

Cooling Redundancy

site-specific posture

24/7

On-Site Security

365 days/year

Core Infrastructure

Power Infrastructure

GridColo sites may use utility-fed, self-generated, grid-interactive, hybrid, or islanded power strategies depending on the site. What remains consistent is disciplined power-path design, metering, monitoring, operating procedures, service transparency, and site-specific SLA alignment.

Redundant A+B power distribution to every rack where applicable
Power strategy varies by site: utility-fed, on-site generation, hybrid, or grid-interactive
N+1 UPS and battery backup systems per site-specific design
Backup, generation, utility, storage, and grid-interaction strategies are site-specific
Real-time power monitoring and management

Power Specifications

Edge SitesUp to 5MW
Hyperscale Sites10MW+ per building

Expansion capacity varies by site — documented in the applicable service exhibit

Cooling Efficiency

Target PUESite-Specific

Efficiency targets depend on climate, density, cooling technology, and load profile. GridColo optimizes for each site's conditions.

Cooling Technologies

Hot/cold aisle containment
Variable speed systems
Free cooling capable
Liquid cooling ready
Thermal Management

Cooling Systems

Efficiency targets are site-specific and depend on climate, density, cooling technology, liquid-cooling ratio, redundancy model, water strategy, and customer load profile. GridColo supports air-cooled, liquid-ready, and direct-to-chip capable environments.

Air-cooled and liquid-ready deployments
Direct-to-chip capable environments for high-density AI/HPC
Hot/cold aisle containment for efficiency
Dry-cooler strategies where applicable
Site-specific water strategy and thermal monitoring

Comprehensive Infrastructure

Built for Security, Connectivity & Sustainability

Physical Security

Security controls are implemented according to site type, threat model, customer requirements, and operating classification.

24/7 on-site security personnel
Biometric access controls
Video surveillance systems
Mantrap entry systems
Site-specific perimeter and monitoring design

Connectivity

GridColo standardizes how customers evaluate, order, demarcate, cross-connect, and operate connectivity services. Options vary by site.

Carrier-neutral design where applicable
Multiple fiber entry points
Diverse network paths
Meet-me-room facilities
Cross-connect and IP transit services

Sustainability

Energy-efficient operations with integration pathways for renewable energy sources.

Energy-efficient design (site-specific PUE targets)
Renewable energy pathways
LED lighting throughout
Water conservation systems
Waste heat recovery options

Design Philosophy

Common Principles. Site-Specific Design.

GridColo applies common design and operations principles across sites, adapted to each site's power strategy, density, cooling architecture, reliability classification, and service model. Site-specific power, cooling, connectivity, redundancy, and SLA terms are documented in the applicable service exhibit.

Site-appropriate security controls

Site-specific power architecture

Adapted cooling strategy

Standardized connectivity process

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