Different sources of information have cropped up offering help to CIO’s and real estate and facilities executives concerning their needs for data center space. Through an onslaught of advice and guidance, “urban myths” continue to evolve and be passed along by pundits, vendors and well-meaning associates. As is common with mythology, data center myths often have a basis in fact but are erroneous. Without careful scrutiny, these “rules of thumb”, or “expert guidelines”, can lead to poor data center planning and decision making.

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Different sources of information have cropped up offering help to CIO’s and real estate and facilities executives concerning their needs for data center space. Through an onslaught of advice and guidance, “urban myths” continue to evolve and be passed along by pundits, vendors and well-meaning associates. As is common with mythology, data center myths often have a basis in fact but are erroneous. Without careful scrutiny, these “rules of thumb”, or “expert guidelines”, can lead to poor data center planning and decision making. The purpose of this paper is to help dispel five common myths that you may encounter in developing your data center plans.