Aerial view of the SPM Rockwall facility — scale-of-operation context for hyperscale and data center work

Industry

Cloud & Data Storage

SPM partners with cloud, colo, hyperscale, and data storage OEMs to build the server racks, cabinets, networking chassis, and edge enclosures that ship inside data center installations. Built to 19" EIA-310 rack standards, ISO 9001 certified.

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How We Serve

Built to data center standards

Cloud and data storage OEMs need a contract manufacturer who speaks rack standards: 19" EIA-310 form factor, hyperscale aisle containment dimensions, NEMA-rated edge enclosures for distributed compute, and UL-listed power distribution housings. SPM brings all of these under one roof. Our IPC-A-610-trained electro-mechanical assembly populates power and networking hardware in-house, our AWS D1.3 certified welding handles structural rack frames and aisle containment, our in-house powder coating applies the custom colors hyperscale customers spec for brand consistency, and our lights-out fiber laser cutting maintains the dimensional accuracy that ANSI/EIA-310 rack standards require. From hyperscale to colo to edge, SPM delivers fabrication, finish, and populated assembly under a single PO.

Use Cases

What SPM builds for cloud and data center programs

Hyperscale

Hyperscale server rack systems

Custom 19" EIA-310 rack chassis for hyperscale data center deployments. Welded steel construction with perforated airflow panels, integrated cable management, and powder-coat finish in custom brand colors.

Aisle Containment

Data center cabinets and aisle containment

Sheet metal cabinets, hot-aisle and cold-aisle containment panels, and equipment racks for colocation and hyperscale data centers. NEMA-rated where required; structural welded construction.

Networking

Networking and switch chassis

Custom 19" rack-mount chassis for networking equipment, switches, and storage arrays. Tight-tolerance sheet metal fabrication for board-level compatibility; IPC-A-610-trained population available.

Edge Compute

Edge data center NEMA enclosures

NEMA 4/4X-rated outdoor enclosures for edge data center deployments — telecom-adjacent installations, distributed compute, and remote networking. Powder-coat finish for environmental durability.

Certifications

Built to the standards data centers require

ISO 9001 AWS D1.3 IPC-A-610 19" EIA-310

SPM is ISO 9001 certified company-wide. For cloud and data storage work, our racks and chassis are built to 19" EIA-310 standards, our certified welding department operates to AWS D1.3 on structural rack frames, our wire splicing and soldering meets IPC-A-610 for populated rack assemblies, and our enclosure builds support UL listing and NEMA 4/4X ratings for edge deployments.

Specifications

Cloud & Data Storage capability matrix

Common parameters for cloud and data storage projects. Contact us for project-specific tolerances and ratings beyond these ranges.

Parameter Range Notes
Rack standards 19" EIA-310 (1U–48U+) Standard hyperscale and colo form factors
Materials Cold-rolled steel, aluminum (lightweight), stainless Aluminum for transit-friendly weight
Substrate thickness 0.040″ – 0.250″ Per project structural requirements
Welding standard AWS D1.3 Sheet Steel Certified welders; structural frame welds
Edge enclosure ratings NEMA 4, 4X, 12; UL listing supported For outdoor edge compute deployments
Finish Powder coat (in-house); custom brand colors Hyperscale-spec’d colors and masking
Certifications ISO 9001 Company-wide

Case Studies

Recent cloud and data center work

Cloud and data storage case studies coming soon. We’re documenting recent hyperscale and colo engagements and will publish them at our case studies hub. In the meantime, talk to an engineer about your specific application.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

What does SPM build for cloud and data storage OEMs?
Hyperscale server rack systems built to 19" EIA-310 standards, data center cabinets and hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment, networking and switch chassis, and NEMA-rated edge data center enclosures.
What rack form factors does SPM support?
Standard 19" EIA-310 rack form factors from 1U to 48U+, plus custom hyperscale-spec’d dimensions per project. SPM’s tight-tolerance fiber laser cutting maintains the dimensional accuracy that data center installations require.
Can SPM populate rack systems in-house?
Yes. SPM’s electro-mechanical assembly populates power distribution units, networking hardware, and storage components in racks and chassis. Wire splicing and soldering operations are IPC-A-610 trained. Customers supply the BOM; SPM delivers ready-to-deploy populated racks.
Does SPM build NEMA-rated edge data center enclosures?
Yes. SPM produces NEMA 4 and 4X-rated outdoor enclosures for edge data center deployments — distributed compute, remote networking, and telecom-adjacent installations. Powder-coat finish for environmental durability.
Can SPM apply custom hyperscale brand colors to racks and cabinets?
Yes. SPM’s in-house powder coating applies custom colors per project specification, with masked perforation panels and rapid color changeover for hyperscale brand consistency.

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