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Datacenter
Datacenter
A datacenter is a facility housing computer systems and networking infrastructure for computing and storage.
Definition
A datacenter is a purpose-built facility that houses computer systems, servers, networking equipment, and storage systems. Modern datacenters provide the physical infrastructure for cloud computing, AI workloads, and digital services. Key components include: (1) Power infrastructure — UPS, generators, PDUs, (2) Cooling systems — CRAC, liquid cooling, immersion, (3) Network connectivity — fiber, redundant paths, (4) Security — physical, biometric, surveillance. Harch Corp operates 5 datacenters in Morocco, designed for AI workloads with liquid cooling, renewable energy, and Tier III+ availability.
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Related Terms
PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness)
PUE is the ratio of total facility power to IT equipment power, measuring datacenter efficiency.
Colocation
Colocation is a datacenter service where customers rent space, power, and cooling for their own servers.
Edge Datacenter
An edge datacenter is a smaller facility located close to end-users for low-latency applications.