Data Center Colocation Services

What Is the Service?

The MSU Data Center is a state-of-the-art, enterprise-level facility designed to provide MSU departments with a secure, climate-controlled, and highly available environment for hosting their services. Our objective is to deliver a superior colocation experience to our tenants that eliminates the challenges and costs associated with managing mission-critical infrastructure such as power, cooling, and security.

We provide guidance and facilitation through the entire colocation onboarding process, including requirements gathering, capacity planning, rack assignment, power provisioning, and network configuration. Our team ensures compliance with data center policies and standards while helping departments transition smoothly.

Advantages of Colocation at the MSU Data Center

Flexible Rack Capacity

  • 42U rack space availability
  • Dedicated or shared rack options

  Scalable Power Options

  • Choice of electrical capacity at 10kW or 30kW per rack

  24/7 Facility Access

  • Around-the-clock authorized entry for approved personnel

  Redundant Power Infrastructure

  • N+1 dedicated electrical circuits
  • Dual PDUs in rack
  • Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system
  • Backup generator support for extended outages

  Robust Physical Security

  • Facility badge system administered by DPPS
  • Individually lockable rack enclosures with assigned keys
  • Continuous video surveillance
  • Fire detection and dual pre-action suppression systems

  Change Management & IT Security

  • Strict change control protocols
  • Firewall and cybersecurity protections

  Reliable Network Connectivity

  • High-availability network design
  • Redundant top-of-rack switching
  • Professionally managed telecom cabling services

  Advanced Environmental Controls

  • N+1 cooling infrastructure for temperature stability
  • 24/7 monitoring and support of data center environmental conditions

Who Is Eligible to Use It?

Colocation Services are available to MSU departments, faculty, staff, and sponsored affiliates.

What Does It Cost?

For a consultation, please submit a request to our group.