Zella DC vs Server Room

Cost Comparison

Cost of Zella DC
AUD

Cost of on-premise Server Room
AUD

Total Savings:
(AUD )

AUD
  • AUD
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  • USD
  • CLP
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FX Rate AUD/ 1
Australia
  • Albania
  • Algeria
  • Angola
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahamas
  • Bahrain
  • Bangladesh
  • Barbados
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Belize
  • Bhutan
  • Bolivia
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Botswana
  • Brazil
  • Bulgaria
  • Cabo Verde
  • Cameroon
  • Canada
  • Chile
  • China
  • Colombia
  • Costa Rica
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czechia (Czech Republic)
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Denmark
  • Dominican Republic
  • Ecuador
  • Egypt
  • El Salvador
  • Estonia
  • Ethiopia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Ghana
  • Greece
  • Guatemala
  • Honduras
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Iraq
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Jamaica
  • Japan
  • Jordan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kenya
  • Kuwait
  • Latvia
  • Lebanon
  • Libya
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • Malaysia
  • Mali
  • Malta
  • Mexico
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Morocco
  • Mozambique
  • Nepal
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Nicaragua
  • Nigeria
  • North Macedonia
  • Norway
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Panama
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Qatar
  • Romania
  • Russia
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Serbia
  • Singapore
  • Slovenia
  • Solomon Islands
  • South Africa
  • South Korea
  • Spain
  • Sri Lanka
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  • Switzerland
  • Taiwan
  • Tanzania
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  • Togo
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Tunisia
  • Turkey
  • Uganda
  • Ukraine
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United Kingdom
  • United States of America
  • Uruguay
  • Uzbekistan
  • Venezuela
  • Vietnam
  • Zimbabwe
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On Premise Server Room build

Cabinet Load (kW) 3
Total IT Load (kW) 9
Total Load (kW) 30
DC Power (kW) 22.5
Construct (in AUD) 440029
Maintenance (in AUD) 80000
Power (in AUD) 985500
5 Years TCO in (AUD) 1505529
Cost per kWH 1505529
PUE 2.5
Cabinet Load (kW) 3
Total IT Load (kW) 12
Total Load (kW) 30
DC Power (kW) 30
Construct (in AUD) 586704
Maintenance (in AUD) 81000
Power (in AUD) 1314000
5 Years TCO in (AUD) 1981704
Cost per kWH 1981704
PUE 2.5
Cabinet Load (kW) 3
Total IT Load (kW) 15
Total Load (kW) 40
DC Power (kW) 37.5
Construct (in AUD) 733380
Maintenance (in AUD) 82000
Power (in AUD) 1642500
5 Years TCO in (AUD) 2457880
Cost per kWH 2457880
PUE 2.5
Cabinet Load (kW) 3
Total IT Load (kW) 18
Total Load (kW) 50
DC Power (kW) 45
Construct (in AUD) 880056
Maintenance (in AUD) 83000
Power (in AUD) 1971000
5 Years TCO in (AUD) 2934056
Cost per kWH 2934056
PUE 2.5
Cabinet Load (kW) 3
Total IT Load (kW) 21
Total Load (kW) 60
DC Power (kW) 52.5
Construct (in AUD) 1026732
Maintenance (in AUD) 84000
Power (in AUD) 2299500
5 Years TCO in (AUD) 3410232
Cost per kWH 3410232
PUE 2.5
Cabinet Load (kW) 3
Total IT Load (kW) 24
Total Load (kW) 70
DC Power (kW) 60
Construct (in AUD) 1173408
Maintenance (in AUD) 85000
Power (in AUD) 2628000
5 Years TCO in (AUD) 3886408
Cost per kWH 3886408
PUE 2.5

Zella DC

Cabinet Load (kW) 3
Total IT Load (kW) 9
Total Load (kW) 30
DC Power (kW) 14.4
Construct (in AUD) 214000
Maintenance (in AUD) 13000
Power (in AUD) 473040
5 Years TCO in (AUD) 700040
Cost per kWH 700040
PUE 1.2
Cabinet Load (kW) 3
Total IT Load (kW) 12
Total Load (kW) 30
DC Power (kW) 19.2
Construct (in AUD) 285333
Maintenance (in AUD) 18000
Power (in AUD) 630720
5 Years TCO in (AUD) 934053
Cost per kWH 934053
PUE 1.2
Cabinet Load (kW) 3
Total IT Load (kW) 15
Total Load (kW) 40
DC Power (kW) 24
Construct (in AUD) 356665
Maintenance (in AUD) 23000
Power (in AUD) 788400
5 Years TCO in (AUD) 1168065
Cost per kWH 1168065
PUE 1.2
Cabinet Load (kW) 3
Total IT Load (kW) 18
Total Load (kW) 50
DC Power (kW) 28.8
Construct (in AUD) 427998
Maintenance (in AUD) 27000
Power (in AUD) 946080
5 Years TCO in (AUD) 1401078
Cost per kWH 1401078
PUE 1.2
Cabinet Load (kW) 3
Total IT Load (kW) 21
Total Load (kW) 60
DC Power (kW) 33.6
Construct (in AUD) 499331
Maintenance (in AUD) 32000
Power (in AUD) 1103760
5 Years TCO in (AUD) 1635091
Cost per kWH 1635091
PUE 1.2
Cabinet Load (kW) 3
Total IT Load (kW) 24
Total Load (kW) 70
DC Power (kW) 38.4
Construct (in AUD) 570664
Maintenance (in AUD) 36000
Power (in AUD) 1261440
5 Years TCO in (AUD) 1868104
Cost per kWH 1868104
PUE 1.2
Timeframe: The planning, approval, construction and completion of on-premise data centres can take between 12 and 24 months. Ordering and deploying a Zella DC takes 5-12 weeks.
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Note:
Comparison includes a back up onsite generator for both server room build and Zella DC
Global power prices based on 2019 prices
Comparison based on a 3Kw load

References:
  • Uptime Institute Website: Read More
  • Uptime Institute White Paper: Dollars per kW plus Dollars per Square Foot of Computer Floor: Read More
  • Uptime Institute White Paper: Data Center Site Infrastructure Tier Standard: Topology: Read More
  • Uptime Institute Data Center Industry 2015: Read More
Disclaimer:

Calculations provided are an estimate only and do not constitute a quote or offer. Zella DC recommends that you seek your own independent legal, financial and technical advice when making any decisions in respect of your server and data storage requirements. Zella DC makes no representations, warranties (express or implied) whatsoever about the functionality or accuracy of this calculator and accepts no liability arising out of your use of or access to this calculator including (without limitation) any errors or omissions.

The estimates generated by the calculator may be different to actual future outcomes. The estimate of future cost savings produced by the calculator is illustrative only and doesn’t accurately predict your actual future capital and operating expenditures. Any calculations performed by this calculator are based on data and assumptions provided by you, and any risks associated with such data and assumptions shall be borne by you.

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