Umm, you do understand that size has little to do with capability when it comes to data centers?
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Umm, you do understand that size has little to do with capability when it comes to data centers?
How big a gen set do they need to back up a 500k square foot datacenter??? 20 MW? 30? Hmmm... I wonder if that large cylinder on the right side is the fuel tank.
Actually make that redundant gen sets since they will probably be wanting good uptime.
I just did some quick calcs and this place might need 15 kilotons of cooling?? Big numbers are fun.
Actually make that redundant gen sets since they will probably be wanting good uptime.
I just did some quick calcs and this place might need 15 kilotons of cooling?? Big numbers are fun.
Well then, this thing isn't even finished yet and if we are not looking at the "physical size" how do you know this won't be "biggest, baddest, most impressive thing ever" when it comes to data centers? Have you seen the plans for the data, layout, power and cooling requirements?
Some of you guys need to get a sense of humor and chill out...
Somehow I was expecting a giant glass cube.
Actually I was thinking that it would be an underground bunker with Area 51 style controlled access.
Hmm
Maybe it's a chip fab in disguise rather than a data center and A4 CPUs and beyond may creep into more Apple products.
Maybe it's a chip fab in disguise rather than a data center and A4 CPUs and beyond may creep into more Apple products.
xserve
So they use OSX server for their datacenters ? How about Xserve ??
Im guessing they use much more powerful equipment, but it would rock if they had thousands of xserves
So they use OSX server for their datacenters ? How about Xserve ??
Im guessing they use much more powerful equipment, but it would rock if they had thousands of xserves
You want to build your data center in the middle of nowhere. Regarding effects to local business data centers have, well after completion of structures not much. Biggest Data Centers employ around hundred people (max. I've heard was 200 but it was managing etc. other centers also) if more then that its not a data center. You really don't need that many people to run one. I think normal Google data center employs around 35-50 people.
Some datacenters have their servers in pods - when its time for a server upgrade, just swap out racks at a time in a single move.
I'm assuming this will be for hosting media - they'll need it for iBooks and all the tv/movies they're looking to sell, in addition to the rapidly growing app store.
This is based off nothing but my own opinion, but if it were for anything other than a datacenter it would probably also be a support center.
I wonder if it has to do with the streaming company Apple bought? I think it was a music streaming company, maybe?
Actually if anyone can dethrone Google in the search engine department, it'll be Apple.
i personally think it's awesome! the tax revenue from the employees will be great for the state, and it will mean a lot of new jobs and talent moving to the state. it can only be a plus.
Plumbing
I still don't see the advantage of "cloud computing" without first fixing the speed of the US mobile network. The more people that jump on the mobile data comm bandwagon, the more plumbing we'll need. It would seem to the best investment for Apple is to put wifi on all corners in Americathen give .mac members free access.
I still don't see the advantage of "cloud computing" without first fixing the speed of the US mobile network. The more people that jump on the mobile data comm bandwagon, the more plumbing we'll need. It would seem to the best investment for Apple is to put wifi on all corners in Americathen give .mac members free access.
Quit floatin' around in that damn helicopter and get down there and help those guys out.
C'mon, let's get this thing up and running. Chop chop!
C'mon, let's get this thing up and running. Chop chop!
When will it be complete? I really think that Apple is going to make a search engine. Feel free to call me crazy, but that's what I think.
Two more likely possibilities:
1. Apple innovates with a completely new product that would be better than a search engine, tie it into iPhone OS 4.0 or something. I have absolutely no foundation for this concept, but it seems like something Apple could do. No point in competing with Google et al., just come out with something better.
2. Apple needs new/more infrastructure to support all the iPhones/iPod touches/iPads/MobileMe.
Wow thats a big place, they wouldn't invest this much without some big money making plans. Can't wait to see what they will do with it. Exciting times ahead.
I actually grew up in the same county as Maiden; they were high school football rivals. As far as how the locals feel, you have to understand that this area is second only to Detroit as far as obliterated by the recession goes. They need anything they can get. Alternatively, even if it's only a relative few full time positions there, the chances of them filling it locally is slim. They will have to pay people to move there (there's truly nothing there), and they will perhaps get people from Charlotte to commit to the hour+ commute.
The ones that live nearby are probably on the verge of feeling employed. The Charlotte area job market was hit pretty hard by the mortgage bubble breaking.
Now this makes sense. People complain that they need the newest chip because their computers are lagging, but will accept running everything through phone lines and, really silly, stupid cell towers that aren't going to be built, ever.
And what about that data center sort of place Apple bought in, I think, southern California years ago?
I like to think Apple realizes the cell thing is a dead end and is up to something better.