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The services and information below are aimed at the Penn IT professionals. For getting IT support, please go to the Get IT Help section on this website.

Overview

Data Center & Colocation Solutions provides University constituents a reliable and secure space to house their IT assets. Environmental and security controls are in place and optional hardware support is available. The integrity of the space and service is maintained through internal controls and processes that include an internal audit program. The  Data Center & Colocation Solutions service is ISO 9001:2015 certified. The service participates in annual self-attestations for HIPAA Security Rules and PCI Requirement 9.

Cloud computing services are available as an alternative to on-premise hosting. For more information about cloud-based options at Penn, see ISC’s Cloud Solutions service.

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Benefits

  • Two locations around campus allow easy access to physical systems
  • Highly reliable, secure service, using state of the art RFID technology
  • Enterprise automation that ensures proactive client communication
  • ITIL based processes ensure consistency of service delivery

Target Audience

University IT community

Funding Type

Rates

Floor Space

FY2026
$12,253
Annually, Per Rack

Electric

FY2026
$.15 kWH
Metered
Charges are passed directly to client

Installation of Electrical Units to Rack

FY2026
$3,031
One-time Charge

Additional services can be requested and would be reviewed and negotiated between the client and ISC.

ISC rate increases are generally aligned with University increases.

Client Care

Your space to help IT Staff

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