Suite Capacity Planning

Why Capacity Planning Matters

A dedicated mining suite is constrained by electrical supply, cooling capacity, and physical rack space — not by how many units a vendor will ship. Equipment rated at 0.05 computing power and higher draws significant sustained load. Overfilling a row without verifying thermal headroom leads to throttled hash output, shortened fan life, and PSU failures during peak ambient months.

This guide summarizes the capacity framework we use during Suite Throughput Assessments. Figures are illustrative; your suite requires site-specific measurement.

Throughput Tiers

0.05–0.08 Entry throughput tier. Suitable for smaller dedicated rooms. Typical wall draw 1,200–1,800 W per unit at rated output.

0.08–0.15 Mid-suite standard. Most Gyeongsang industrial conversions target this band. Requires disciplined row spacing.

0.15+ High-throughput rows. Demands dedicated intake ducting and staged electrical panels. Not suitable for mixed-use buildings without retrofit.

Electrical Capacity Checklist

Before adding units, confirm:

Main panel capacity with headroom for inrush on simultaneous startup
Per-row circuit rating versus unit nameplate plus 15% margin
PDU quality and connector temperature under sustained load
Whether your utility contract allows the aggregate draw at your operating hours

Rule we apply on-site: measured wall draw at operating temperature exceeds nameplate by 3–8% on most ASIC units we test.

Cooling Headroom

28°C Target maximum intake at rack face during normal operation

1.2 m Minimum row spacing for 0.05+ units in non-ducted suites

15% Thermal headroom we recommend before declaring a row full

Hot intake air from an exhaust row directly reduces delivered hash. We map this with infrared cameras during cooling surveys. Relocating a row by two metres sometimes costs less than adding inline fans.

Rack Density Limits

Suite floor area	Recommended max units (0.05–0.08 tier)	Notes
50 m²	24–32	Single row or L-configuration
100 m²	48–64	Two rows with hot aisle
200 m²	96–128	Requires ducted intake
400 m²+	Custom layout	Full thermal survey required

GPU density racks follow different spacing rules. Contact us if your suite mixes ASIC and GPU throughput.

Staged Expansion Plan

We recommend operators expand in batches:

Baseline assessment of existing row throughput and thermal map
Cooling survey before ordering new units
Procurement advisory on shortlisted models at your intake temperature
Benchmark batch on first shipment before full rack install
Post-install verification after 30 days of operation

Skipping step 2 is the most common cause of capacity failures we document.

Request a Capacity Review

We produce site-specific capacity reports as part of our Suite Throughput Assessment or standalone cooling surveys.

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