Data center

Updated: 07/18/2024 by Computer Hope
IBM data center in Boulder Colorado

A data center, or DC for short, is a generic term to describe a facility that stores computers, servers, routers, switches, and other networking equipment in a single location.

As seen in the picture, all the equipment in a data center is often stored in racks.

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