Advantages of the Powered Shell Data Center | Powered Shell 数据中心优势

The evolution of the data center industry is fascinating to watch. We've seen the rise of retail and wholesale colocation, powered shells, and cloud as different but effective solutions, and all impact the delivery of data centers. The flexibility and connectivity needs of users have and will alter the solutions provided by data center operators.

数据中心行业的演变是引人瞩目的。我们已经看到零售和批发主机托管、powered shell和云的兴起，作为不同但有效的解决方案，都影响着数据中心的交付。用户的灵活性和连接需求已经并将持续改变改变数据中心运营商所提供的解决方案。

Over the past few months, several data center providers have announced the development of "Powered Shells." While most operators are currently deploying capital to bring commissioned power and space online, the powered shell strategy differs in that it allows operators the ability to first construct the building and deliver the infrastructure at a later date when a transaction is completed with an end user.

在过去的几个月里，一些数据中心运营商已经宣布了 "Powered Shell" 的发展。虽然大多数运营商目前正在部署资本，以使调试完成的电力和空间上线，但powered shell策略的不同之处就在于，运营商可以先完成建筑物，而在与最终用户完成交易时再交付基础设施。

What is a Powered Shell?

什么是Powered Shell?

Powered shells are buildings newly constructed or retrofit specifically for data center development. These facilities are typically powered by two electrical feeds from one or two separate substations, and connectivity is within close proximity. The powered shell strategy provides a phased approach to development. Many data center operators deploy this strategy to conserve capital and provide themselves the flexibility needed to adapt with users' needs in mind.

Powered shell是专门为数据中心开发而新建或改造的建筑物。这些设施通常接入附近一个或两个独立变电站的双路电源。Powered shell提供了一种分阶段的开发方法。许多数据中心运营商部署此策略是为了节省资金，并为自己提供适应用户需求所需的灵活性。

Data center operators usually employ one of three strategies with Powered Shells:

数据中心运营商通常在以下策略中三选一来运作Powered Shell：

Approach 1: One approach providers take with the Powered Shell strategy is constructing the entire building and leaving the inside completely empty, in "shell" condition. The goal is for the building to be fully fit out and designed for the user when a transaction is completed, specific to their needs.

策略1：运营商采用 "Powered Shell" 策略的一种方法是建造整个建筑，并让内部完全空旷，像“壳”一样。其目的是在交易完成后，为用户提供完整的装修和设计，以满足他们的具体需求。

Approach 2: Instead of new construction, some data center operators buy existing buildings and retrofit them to become powered shells. This strategy is being executed less today, as the benefits and marketing appeal of new construction normally outweigh any timing advantages an operator can achieve with this approach.

策略2：一些数据中心运营商不建造新的建筑，而是购买现有的建筑，并对其进行改造，使之成为powered shell。这种策略目前执行得比较少，因为新建筑的益处和市场吸引力通常超过了前者可以实现的任何时机优势。

Approach 3: Other data center operators will construct or retrofit the entire building, and begin finishing individual data halls within the building based on demand. As an example, while they have constructed and delivered a 150,000 SF building, they typically only build out a data hall or two at a time, which keeps limited power and space available. Critical power to these individual data halls is typically between 1.2 MW – 6.0 MW depending on the provider.

策略3：还有一些数据中心运营商将建造或改造整个大楼，并根据需求开始完成大楼内的各个模块机房。举例来说，虽然他们已经建造并交付了一座15万平方英尺的大楼，但他们通常一次只建造一两个模块机房，这样可以保持有限的电力和空间。这些单独的模块机房的关键电力通常在1.2兆瓦至6.0兆瓦之间，这取决于运营商。

Powered Shells – Advantages for the Data Center User

Powered Shells – 对数据中心最终用户的好处

The Powered Shell approach is advantageous to the end user for three reason:

Powered shell 策略对最终用户有利，原因有三：

• Design Input – Powered shells give end users a voice in critical system selection (electrical and mechanical components). While the buildings are constructed with high level design in mind, they leave the end user with the opportunity to achieve the desired levels of redundancy and security needed at the facility. This typically appeals to larger companies with the need and expertise to help guide and impact the process. Powered shells can also be attractive to other data center operators looking to expand in a market quickly
• 设计输入 - Powered shell在关键的系统选择（电气和机械部件）方面给予了最终用户发言权。虽然建筑物的建造考虑到了高水平的设计，但powered shell给最终用户留下了去实现他们所期望的设施冗余和安全水平的机会。这通常会吸引那些有需求和专业知识的大公司来引导和影响这个过程。Powered shell对其他希望迅速扩大市场的数据中心运营商也有吸引力。

• Speed to Market – The data center industry's ability to deliver solutions to end users is faster today than several years ago. However, having a powered shell already in place can save time and can get the product to the market quicker. Most importantly, having power and connectivity infrastructure in place is a key advantage when evaluating the project timeline
• 投 产速度 - 今天，数据中心向终端用户提供解决方案的能力比几年前更快。然而，拥有一个已经到位的Powered shell可以节省时间，让运营商的产品更快地推向市场。最重要的是，在评估项目时间表时，拥有连接好的电力和基础设施是一个关键优势。

• Total Control – While most companies are now comfortable sharing certain infrastructure components in retail and wholesale colocation facilities, some organizations are not, and total control remains extremely important. Financial, health care, and technology companies with large enough requirements and stringent internal and industry regulations typically are drawn to these powered shell solutions
• 全面控制 - 虽然大多数公司现在可以在零售和批发主机代管设施中共享某些基础设施组件，但有些组织却不能，全面控制仍然极为重要。金融、卫生保健和技术公司有足够大的需求和严格的内部和行业法规，通常会被吸引到这些Powered shell解决方案上。

While data center development continues to change, some strategies remain solid fits for certain companies. The Powered Shell data center strategy is a solid option for organizations wanting control, input on infrastructure and a faster path to delivery.

虽然数据中心的发展不断变化，但一些策略仍然适合某些公司。Powered Shell数据中心策略是一个坚实的选择，适合希望控制、投入基础设施和更快交付的组织。

来源：Advantages of the Powered Shell Data Center (datacenterhawk.com)

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