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Definition: data center container
A self-contained module that includes a series of rack-mounted servers along with its own lighting, air conditioning, humidification and UPS system. Designed to be transported in a shipping container and deployed intact, a complete data center can be installed in a fraction of the normal time, and it can redeployed just as easily. Only electrical and network hookup are required.
Data Center Pods
Smaller data center containers may be called "containerized pods" or "cloud pods." See data center in a box.
Sun's Modular Data Center
Data Center Pods
Smaller data center containers may be called "containerized pods" or "cloud pods." See data center in a box.
In 2008, Sun introduced its S20 Modular Data Center. Holding as many as 250 servers in a highly efficient, 20x8' climate controlled module, the unit is shipped and installed intact. Other manufacturers have created similar solutions. (Image courtesy of Sun Microsystems, Inc.)