Why Host Your Bitcoin Mining Server at at Colocation Data Center?
A common question we are asked all the time, is "Why would I host my server at a data center, and not at my house, or my office?". The Short Answer: Scalability. While it is initially cost effective to keep mining servers in a residential or small commercial setting, the saving's quickly diminish as the mining operation scales up. There are many costs that are often ignored when a Bitcoin Mining operation starts up. While nearly everybody is immediately aware of the electrical costs involved in the endeavor, hidden costs quickly add up. These include: Electrical Infrastructure Costs: Typical new construction provides for a code allowable wattage consumption of 38,400 watts. This is 34 Antminer S1's or 20 Cointerra Terraminers. This power figure negates electricity needed to actually live or work at the location, and it negates cooling costs. Installing approximately 20 x 20amp electrical outlets also costs money. Cooling Infrastructure Costs: It will take approximatel...