1. LOCATION EVALUATION
    1. Geographical Criteria
    2. Identification of Hazards
  2. DATA CENTER RELIABILITY
    1. Uptime Record
    2. Service Level Agreement (“SLA”)
    3. Flexibility / Expansion / Renewals
    4. System Redundancies
  3. DATA CENTER ECONOMICS
    1. PUE and Method of Measurement
    2. Server Ready, Hot Shell or Colocation Space
    3. Comparative Budgets
    4. Comparative Cost / kW Analysis
    5. Size / Density / Redundancy Analysis
    6. Lease vs. Own Model
    7. Governmental and Tax Incentives
  1. POWER AND UTILITIES
    1. Power Density Requirements
    2. Electric Power Availability and Cost
    3. Alternative Energy Availability and Cost
    4. Power Cost Comparisons
    5. Power Delivery
    6. Water Availability and Cost
  2. CONNECTIVITY
    1. Communication / Fiber Availability and Cost
    2. Number of Providers
    3. Easements – Availability, Timing and Cost
  3. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
    1. Carbon Footprint
    2. “Green” Site Attributes
    3. LEED Certification
  4. SITE EVALUATION
    1. Site Restrictions / Issues
    2. Access and Transportation
    3. Parking
  1. BUILDING AND STRUCTURE
    1. Existing, Refit or Build-to-Suit
    2. Exterior, Roof and Floor Integrity
    3. Equipment Yard Dimensions and Proximity
    4. Loading / Truck Access
    5. Local Code and Permits
  2. INTERIOR EVALUATION
    1. Building “Fit” for Module / Data Hall Size
    2. Column Spacing, Clear Height, Depths and Other Specs
  3. TIMING
    1. Critical Path Timing
    2. Equipment Lead Times
    3. Commissioning
  4. SYSTEM INSPECTIONS
    1. Base Building MEP
    2. Specialized Data Center Systems
  5. SECURITY
    1. Site Characteristics
    2. Building Security Systems

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