This updated calculator* characterizes the costs to build and operate a new data center for a high-density, high-performance computing financial services application. It includes estimates of key cost components including site infrastructure capital costs, computer equipment costs, energy bills, and other operating expenses.
Developed in conjunction with the True TCO Calculator, the white paper, A Simple Model for Determining True Total Cost of Ownership for Data Centers, presents a simple approach to enable C-suite managers to
assess the true total costs of building, owning, and operating their
data center physical facilities.
The calculator allows high-level financial decision makers to evaluate the tradeoffs that are often embedded in spending decisions. For example, the calculator can clarify how buying more energy efficient computing equipment poses a tradeoff with infrastructure capital costs.
The Institute welcomes comments and suggestions to improve the calculator. Future plans call for the development of versions of this calculator model that apply to other general categories and Tier Classifications of data centers.
Contact the author, Dr. Jonathan Koomey, with your thoughts:
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To download the True TCO Calculator, please right click on the file and choose 'Save Target As' (Internet Explorer) or 'Save Link As' (Firefox) to save the file to your computer.**
**By downloading this model, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of its use.
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