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Case Study

Modular Data Center

PDFM offers a wide range of services, including architectural design, facility management, and mission-critical solutions. Our clients include a diverse mix of organizations such as the U.S. military, embassies, and commercial companies.

  • Client
    Vertiv
  • Project Size
    100 sqm
  • Location
    Ebina, Kanagawa
  • PDFM Role
    Civil, Structural, M&E Design, Comms,  Fire Protection Design, Construction Documents Construction / Installation

This was the first modular data center in use in Japan.  It was designed and constructed to have a dedicated server module (Smart Mod). A separate module (utility platform) contains generators and heat rejection.

Because this type of structure is non-existing in Japan, it is not described in building codes, making a building permit potentially impossible.

PDFM successfully negotiated with the Japan government to allow the project to proceed.

Project included:
80kW modular data center system.
Smart Module 4.901D x 12.192W
Utility Module  3,500D x 12.000W

an image of the first modular data center in use in Japan designed and installed by PDFM

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