Whether you are new to data center services or looking to expand your data center business to include more locations, you must ask yourself the question: Should you purchase a pre-existing data center space or build one yourself? Each choice comes with its own set of benefits. After learning about these advantages, you can consider which factors your business needs to prioritize.

Building a Data Center

The main benefit of building a data center from the ground up is that you can personalize every aspect of it to fit the needs of your organization and its end users. You do not have to go through the trouble of making modifications to existing equipment and server layouts. You can account for growth, your own security needs, data center cooling, and more. While you may save money by inheriting used equipment from a pre-owned data center, you may want the benefits that come with purchasing updated server equipment.

Additionally, opting for data center installation, as opposed to data center purchasing, means that you can choose the perfect location for your operation. If you want to be closer to your end-users to reduce latency, it is as easy as finding a lot. According to Data Center Knowledge, up to 40% of a data center’s total operation costs derive from the energy required to power and cool the large amount of equipment found in a data center. Building a data center, yourself ensures that you can choose ethical, sustainable equipment for your organization.

Buying a Data Center

The primary benefit of purchasing an existing data center building is the cost. When buying or renting a space, you do not have to pay for the construction of server rooms, bathrooms, and more. You may have to account for minor renovation costs and the prices that come with updating equipment, but these numbers do not typically compare to the money spent when constructing a new building. As previously mentioned, some equipment found in the space you are purchasing may be useful for your organization. Any equipment that may not be entirely useful can be repurposed or sold for parts.

Now that you have a deeper understanding of why you would choose to invest in data center installation or purchase a data center, the decision is up to you. If you want additional guidance, do not hesitate to reach out to the knowledgeable team at LDP Associates.