HP Flexible Data Center

HP Flexible Data Center, also termed FlexDC, is a modular data center built from prefabricated components by Hewlett-Packard and introduced in 2010. It is housed in five large buildings that form the shape of a butterfly.^[1][2] The Flexible DC looks like a traditional building, but it is fabricated off-site in order to circumvent the two years it often takes for traditional building construction.^[2] The building consists of a central admin area (the Core), surrounded by 1-4 data halls (the Quadrants).^[3] FDC offers cooling options that are optimal for each type of climate.^[4]

The FlexDC product line follows from HP's acquisition of EYP Mission Critical Facilities in November 2007.^[5] HP currently positions FlexDC at the top end of their modular datacenter product line (above their PODs, which are housed in shipping containers), up to 3.6MW in capacity per facility.^[6]