FAQ
Questions, answered plainly.
Global Stack’s distributed edge infrastructure is not a hyperscale data center.
A hyperscale data center is a building-scale facility measured in acres. Global Stack edge units are compact, self-contained appliances roughly the size of a standard shipping container, with sealed closed-loop cooling and no municipal water connection.
| Attribute | Edge unit | Hyperscale |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling water | Zero — sealed closed-loop system | Millions of gallons/year (evaporative) |
| Water connection | None — no water connection needed | Dedicated municipal water line required |
| Cooling plant | Integrated entirely inside the unit | External towers & chillers |
| Physical footprint | Enclosed appliance — the size of a shipping container | Building-scale — acres of site |
| Deployment | Transport & place | Permanent construction required |
| Power draw | Ordinary commercial load levels | Megawatt-scale grid load |
| Data location | Kept in California | Typically off-state or offshore |