Campus Data Centers
Overview
Texas A&M Technology Services operates two secure, enterprise-grade data centers with redundant power, cooling and 24/7 monitoring to host critical campus and system-wide IT services.
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Getting Started
To request data center service, Texas A&M employees can contact tamu-it-wcdc-ops@tamu.edu.
Cost
Texas A&M University (Part 02) rates are displayed below. See General Computing Rates for TAMUS, Non-TAMUS, and Auxiliary Rates.
| Service Description | Unit | Rate ($) | Item Code / Product / Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M IT Supplied Rack | Year | 6,084.00 | MR RACK ANNUAL FEE |
| Texas A&M IT Supplied One-Third Rack | Year | 2,244.00 | ONE-THIRD RACK ANNUAL FEE |
| Machine Room Rack Unit Annual Fee | Year | 288.00 | MR RACK UNIT FEE/YR |
| Machine Room Fee per SF (Facilities Charge) | Year | 396.00 | MR NON-IT EQ FEE/ SF |
| Fully Managed 48-port SFP Network Switch (see note 1 below) | Year | 5,268.00 | 48PORT SFP NW SWITCH |
| Fully Managed 48-port 9300X mGIG Network Switch (see note 1 below) | Year | 2,340.00 | 9300X 48PORT MGIG |
| Install and Configure Managed Switch | Year | 200.00 | NETWK ENGINEER SUPP |
Supplied Racks include standard power and networking. Additional configurations will be billed as Time and Materials.
Build-to-suit and customized configurations will include an initial setup fee based on Time and Materials.
Note 1: Includes annual config changes, config backup, 24x7 monitoring, software updates, cold spare replacements, troubleshooting, and end-of-life replacement. Does not include initial configuration and installation of the switch, which will be billed at the hourly network engineering rate.
Service Details
Facility Specs
West Campus Data Center (WCDC)
- 50,000 sq. ft.
- 30" raised floors
- 336T HVAC
- 2.5MW generators
- VESDA air particulate monitoring
Main Campus Data Center (MCDC)
- 7,560 sq. ft.
- 24" raised floors
- N+1 power & cooling
- Dry pipe fire suppression
Features
- High-availability (99.982–99.995%)
- Redundant utility power, UPS, and cooling
- Secure access: card + biometrics
- Well-maintained secure facility featuring controlled entry with card access system, biometric verification points and security cameras throughout the building and grounds.
- All systems must follow TAMU vulnerability, access and monitoring policies
Managed Rack Services
Dedicated/shared colocation space with managed network ports and physical security.
Disaster Recovery
Systems are regularly backed up with off-site media storage. Formal disaster recovery plans ensure swift system restoration.
Last Modified: August 27, 2025