Compu Dynamics delivered a 32,000 sq. ft., 24MW data center white space fit-out for a leading colocation provider in Salt Lake City, Utah. The design-build project combined seismic engineering and bracing, high-density power distribution, and an overhead conveyance system spanning 290 linear feet to optimize airflow and thermal isolation—while reserving pathways for future liquid cooling integration.
Case Study
24MW Data Center White Space Fit Out
Multi-hall, high-density, seismic-engineered white space for a leading colocation provider in Salt Lake City, Utah.
What Was Needed
As Salt Lake City continues to grow as a western hub for cloud and AI workloads, the client required a partner capable of delivering speed, precision, and long-term adaptability. The expansion needed to satisfy regional seismic design codes, support high-density deployments, and lay the groundwork for next-generation liquid cooling — all within a compressed timeline and without disrupting existing operations.
Our Approach
- Serving as the design and builder service provider, Compu Dynamics coordinated architecture, MEP, and structural systems under a single, integrated plan to deliver a resilient and future-ready environment.
- Structural resilience was achieved through advanced seismic bracing and anchoring across the superstructure, equipment supports, and critical pathways, ensuring continuous operation under regional seismic conditions.
- For power flexibility, 400A Starline busways with dual tap boxes established a modular backbone capable of supporting variable rack densities and rapid reconfiguration. Integrated CX Assist grounding and redundant conveyance routes enhance safety and maintainability.
- A rigid overhead superstructure supports a 290-linear-foot conveyance system, designed to route power and fiber while maintaining clear thermal separation for efficient airflow and stable rack inlet temperatures.
- The build-out also included lighting systems, cage walls, 24-strand fiber distribution, and security cameras, delivering a secure, operationally complete, and code-compliant white space ready for immediate IT deployment.
- Future readiness was embedded from the start, with CDU-ready connections and reserved zones for secondary-loop manifolds and piping. The design allows for seamless integration of direct-to-chip or rear-door heat exchanger systems as workloads evolve—without interrupting live operations.
Result
The Salt Lake City facility was delivered on time and on budget, providing a robust, scalable environment that powers today’s enterprise and cloud workloads while anticipating tomorrow’s thermal and electrical demands. The data hall’s blend of seismic durability, modular power, and conveyance-driven thermal efficiency positions the provider to expand capacity confidently as AI and HPC densities grow.
Takeaway:
Forward-thinking design doesn’t just meet today’s requirements — it anticipates what’s next. By combining seismic engineering, modular infrastructure, and liquid cooling-ready data center architecture, Compu Dynamics helped its client strengthen capacity in a key growth market while ensuring every watt, rack, and linear foot is engineered for the future of digital infrastructure.
Benefits of Working with Compu Dynamics
Compu Dynamics brings together all the disciplines and expertise required to deliver end-to-end white space fit-outs for data center owners, operators, and tenants. From early design through commissioning, our integrated approach ensures speed, coordination, and precision at every stage of the project.
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- Collaborate with customers to evaluate requirements, define objectives, and develop a detailed scope of work.
- Provide comprehensive design drawings, permit documents, and product specifications that align all trades under a unified plan.
- Manage electrical, mechanical, and low-voltage integration to ensure seamless coordination between systems and stakeholders.
- Deliver precise installation of power distribution, containment, conveyance, and security infrastructure with an emphasis on uptime, scalability, and quality.
- Oversee testing, validation, commissioning, and handover, including documentation and training to ensure a smooth transition to operations.
- Offer 24/7 post-project support and a full one-year warranty, backed by a national team with deep experience in mission-critical facilities.
Successful data center expansions demand more than construction—they require experienced project management, technical rigor, and a lifecycle mindset. Compu Dynamics provides the coordination, craftsmanship, and confidence needed to ensure every white space project is delivered right the first time.