Andrew Bonwick
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CEO of Ai+ Smartphone
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CEO Render Networks


Scala Data Centers, the leading sustainable data centre platform in Latin America’s Hyperscale market, has announced the inauguration of its latest venture, the 6 MW IT SGRUTB05 data centre. With impressive size and advanced features, SGRUTB05 now stands as Latin America’s second-largest vertical data centre, signalling Scala’s commitment to providing cutting-edge infrastructure solutions.
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Largest Vertical Data Centre – SGRUTB05
Located within the Tambore Campus in Barueri, Sao Paulo, SGRUTB05 is a single-tenant facility dedicated to serving a Hyperscale customer. The facility also has a reserved capacity of 100 MW to be distributed in other Data centres. Scala’s SGRUTB04, the largest vertical data centre of the Latin American market, is also located around.
SGRUTB05 Facility Specifications
The new data centre spans a total built area of 6,700 square meters and stands at a height of 35.5 meters. With five floors in total, three of them dedicated to data halls, SGRUTB05 boasts a high density of approximately 400 racks and offers a total power capacity of almost 9 MW.
The implementation of the site follows Scala’s renowned One Scala Template methodology, developed by its Center of Excellence in Engineering (CoE), ensuring the highest standards of design, project management, construction, and commissioning.
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Facility Operates on Renewable Energy
According to the statement, Sustainability remains at the core of Scala’s ethos, and SGRUTB05 is no exception. The data centre operates exclusively on certified renewable energy, ensuring minimal environmental impact. With a remarkable Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of less than 1.4, SGRUTB05 stands as a benchmark for energy efficiency in the industry.