5 MW Enterprise Deployment
Potential considerations
- Moderate rack density
- Traditional air cooling
- Standard enterprise redundancy
- Gradual deployment ramp
- Broad provider compatibility
Capacity solutions
The right capacity
for what comes next.
Capacity Finder helps organizations identify near-term, long-term, AI-ready and strategic data center capacity based on power, density, cooling, network, market, timing and growth requirements. We evaluate existing facilities, future developments and expansion opportunities to help infrastructure teams find capacity aligned to both today's deployment and tomorrow's growth.
Whether you need capacity this quarter or are planning infrastructure several years ahead, Capacity Finder helps identify options aligned to your technical requirements, growth strategy and deployment timeline.
Capacity Finder Framework
Capacity is not
one market.
The right sourcing strategy depends on what kind of capacity the infrastructure actually requires. Deployment timing, power, density, cooling, growth and commercial flexibility can create very different capacity searches.
- 01Ready / Now
Ready capacity
Existing infrastructure capable of supporting near-term deployment.
Best suited for
- Immediate requirements
- 0–12 month deployments
- Enterprise colocation
- Network infrastructure
- Cloud expansion
- Smaller and mid-sized power requirements
Where can this workload realistically deploy now?
- 02Planned / Next
Planned capacity
Capacity being created through new development, expansion phases or infrastructure scheduled for future delivery.
Best suited for
- 12–36+ month planning
- Larger power requirements
- Future expansion
- Market entry
- Planned migrations
- Infrastructure consolidation
Where is the capacity we will need being created?
- 03AI-ready / Compute
AI-ready capacity
Infrastructure capable of supporting high-density compute requirements where conventional available capacity may not be technically viable.
Best suited for
- AI training
- AI inference
- GPU infrastructure
- High-performance computing
- High rack densities
- Liquid-cooled environments
Can the available capacity actually support the compute?
- 04Strategic / Scale
Strategic capacity
Infrastructure opportunities designed around long-term scale rather than a single deployment.
Best suited for
- Large contiguous requirements
- Build-to-suit
- Dedicated facilities
- Powered shells
- Multi-phase expansion
- Long-term campus strategy
Can this location support where the infrastructure needs to be three, five or ten years from now?
Capacity Finder Principle
The capacity strategy should match the deployment strategy.
A near-term enterprise requirement should not be sourced the same way as a 20 MW AI deployment or a multi-phase infrastructure program. Capacity Finder helps determine which part of the market should be searched before determining which opportunities should be pursued.
Near-term capacity
When you need
capacity now.
Near-term requirements demand fast access to accurate market information.
Capacity Finder helps identify facilities and providers capable of supporting deployments that cannot wait for multi-year development cycles.
- Enterprise colocation
- AI and GPU deployments
- High-density infrastructure
- Cloud infrastructure
- Network infrastructure
- Disaster recovery
- Expansion requirements
- Consolidation projects
Long-term capacity
Plan for the capacity
you'll need tomorrow.
Large infrastructure requirements often require planning well before deployment.
- Future developments
- Expansion phases
- Powered shell opportunities
- Build-to-suit solutions
- Dedicated infrastructure
- Large-scale campuses
- Emerging markets
- Long-term power availability
The objective is not simply finding today's capacity.
It is understanding where tomorrow's capacity is being created.
AI + high density
AI changed
the capacity equation.
AI infrastructure introduces requirements that traditional colocation searches may not adequately address.
Higher densities, liquid cooling, power availability, network architecture and rapid scaling can dramatically narrow the number of viable options.
Capacity Finder helps identify infrastructure capable of supporting modern compute environments.
- Rack density
- Liquid cooling capability
- Power architecture
- Network connectivity
- Scalability
- Deployment timing
- Expansion potential
Capacity Finder Perspective
The MW number
doesn't tell the
whole story.
Two infrastructure requirements can each request 5 MW and require completely different data center solutions.
5 MW AI / GPU Deployment
Potential considerations
- High rack density
- Liquid cooling capability
- Different electrical distribution
- Large contiguous power blocks
- High network requirements
- Accelerated expansion requirements
Capacity should be evaluated against the workload behind the megawatts—not the megawatts alone.
Capacity Finder Principle
Start with the workload. Then find the capacity.
Market intelligence
Know the market
before you commit.
Capacity decisions should be informed by more than a provider proposal. Understand how markets compare across the factors that shape execution.
- Power availability
- Utility constraints
- Capacity pipeline
- Pricing
- Network ecosystem
- Tax environment
- Construction timelines
- Provider landscape
Contract + negotiation
Finding capacity
is half the job.
Once the right opportunity is identified, the commercial process begins. Specialized teams can help customers navigate the terms that determine whether an opportunity works.
- Pricing
- Term structure
- Power commitments
- Expansion rights
- Ramp schedules
- Service levels
- Construction milestones
- Renewal provisions
- Commercial risk
- Contract execution
Capacity Solutions FAQ
What kind of
capacity do you need?
What types of data center capacity can Capacity Finder help locate?
Capacity Finder helps identify near-term capacity, future development capacity, high-density and AI-ready infrastructure, powered shell opportunities, build-to-suit solutions and larger strategic capacity options. The appropriate search depends on power, technical requirements, deployment timing and expected growth.
Can Capacity Finder find data center capacity that is available immediately?
Yes. Capacity Finder can evaluate existing facilities for near-term requirements where infrastructure is needed quickly. Actual deployment timing depends on factors such as available power, space, density, cooling, network connectivity and the provider's ability to deliver the environment.
Can Capacity Finder help secure capacity several years in advance?
Yes. Larger infrastructure programs often need to secure capacity well before deployment. Capacity Finder can evaluate planned developments, expansion phases, powered shells, build-to-suit opportunities and future power delivery for longer-term requirements.
Can Capacity Finder find AI and GPU data center capacity?
Yes. AI and GPU deployments often require higher rack densities, liquid cooling, significant contiguous power and strong network connectivity. Capacity Finder evaluates whether infrastructure can support the actual compute requirement rather than assuming conventional colocation capacity is suitable.
What is high-density data center capacity?
High-density capacity is infrastructure designed to support significantly more power and cooling per rack than conventional enterprise environments. Requirements vary by workload, but high-density deployments often require specialized electrical distribution, advanced cooling and careful evaluation of facility infrastructure.
Can Capacity Finder help with build-to-suit data centers?
Yes. For larger or longer-term requirements, Capacity Finder can evaluate build-to-suit opportunities, powered shells, dedicated infrastructure and multi-phase campus developments where existing capacity may not provide the required scale.
How do you determine which capacity solution is right for my company?
The search begins with the infrastructure requirement rather than a predetermined facility. Capacity Finder evaluates power, workload, density, cooling, network, timing, geography, scalability and commercial requirements to determine which capacity profile and opportunities are most appropriate.
Can Capacity Finder help negotiate the capacity once it is found?
Yes. Capacity Finder connects customers with specialists who understand data center commercial structures and can help navigate pricing, contract terms, power commitments, ramp schedules, expansion rights, construction milestones and other issues that affect the final agreement.
Secure the right outcome
The right capacity.
The right terms.
The goal is not simply to receive a proposal. The goal is to secure the right capacity on the right terms.