Elm Datacenter Data Center

Unlike traditional data centers that often overlook the energy demands of slower systems, Elm’s facility is built on a foundation of long term sustainability. The strategic design focuses on the specific needs of advanced IT systems, ensuring that energy use is optimized rather than reactionary. This forward thinking approach allows the facility to maintain high performance while meeting the growing environmental and regulatory demands for greener technology infrastructure.

The center’s design offers tangible advantages for its clients, particularly regarding cost efficiency. By prioritizing heat and power consumption management, Elm positions its customers to benefit from long term savings. Beyond the financial aspect, the facility is engineered to maximize system availability and increase physical and digital security, providing a stable environment for mission critical data while addressing broader sustainability goals.

Elm Data Center represents a unique example of urban recycling, as it is housed within a former ice cream factory in Downtown Buffalo, NY. By choosing to renovate an existing cement structure rather than building from scratch, the company preserves the area’s industrial heritage while contributing to its modern economic vitality. This retrofitted construction approach blends historical architecture with the cutting edge requirements of the digital age.

The physical integrity of the facility is a key asset, featuring a heavy duty cement structure rated to support 250 pounds per square foot. This high load capacity is essential for housing dense server configurations. Furthermore, the location was strategically chosen to take advantage of Buffalo’s high speed data infrastructure and its proximity to the regional power grid, ensuring consistent and reliable connectivity.

Operating since 2010, the facility offers a fully built out whitespace of 4,000 square feet with the potential for expansion. The power infrastructure is robust, supporting a total of 1 MW with a maximum power density of 10 kW per rack. As a Tier 1 designed, sole tenant facility, it provides a variety of configuration options ranging from shared rackspace and partial cabinets to full private cages and suites.

Security is a primary focus of the Elm facility, utilizing a multi layered approach to protect hardware and data. The site features mantrap entries, continuous CCTV surveillance, and strict card access control to ensure only authorized personnel enter the premises. Additionally, the facility offers Remote Hands services to assist clients with on site technical tasks and provides roof access for specialized equipment, rounding out its comprehensive operational capabilities.