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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modular_data_center https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modular_data_center Container DCs were a big thing for a while. Even Google did

• donalhunt 6y ago
  Funnily enough, I think it was the fire risk that caused them to ditch the idea and move to their current design. Though I know modular design is highly likely to be used by all players as edge nodes spring up worldwide.
  • jeffbee 6y ago
    It was also that the container had literally no advantages. It was just a meme that did not survive rational analysis. The building in which the datacenter is located is the simplest, cheapest part of the design. Dividing it up into a bunch of inconveniently-sized rectangles solves nothing.