Scala Data Centers Launches HyperEdge Facility in Porto Alegre, Brazil

Scala Data Centers has launched its first site in the Brazilian Southern Region, located in Porto Alegre. The SPOAPA01 data center, part of the HyperEdge family, provides 4.8 MW of IT capacity, specifically catering to the needs of Hyperscale customers. Configured to address the demand for connection and distributed computing, the data center, with a BRL 240 million investment, is designed for large volumes of data and processing that are highly scalable.

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Sustainable Infrastructure

Positioned in the Navegantes neighbourhood near Salgado Filho International Airport, the SPOAPA01 data center aligns with Scala’s commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability. Scala said the HyperEdge data center operates with 100 percent certified renewable energy, achieving a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of less than 1.4 and a zero Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) through closed circuit and air cooling.

Connectivity

The company said the choice of Porto Alegre is not only due to its proximity to legacy data centers but also its potential role of becoming a connection point for the Malbec submarine cable. This cable, spanning 1,550 miles and already connecting Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Buenos Aires, is set to include a branch connecting Porto Alegre directly to Buenos Aires. Reportedly, this position provides advantages for Scala customers, providing low-latency communication with the Argentine market.

“We are excited about the inauguration of this new data center, which occupies a strategic position close to data centers that serve telecom operators. Despite the obsolete architecture, density and capacity compared to Hyperscale customer standards, these other sites in the region represent relevant points of connection and traffic interest. With this site now in operation, our customers finally have the alternative of a global standard data center to serve the region’s growing market, including support for the Buenos Aires region, in Argentina,” said Scala.