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A system for providing computing capacity includes a base module and two or more fin modules coupled to the base module. At least one of the fin modules includes one or more fins and two or more computer systems coupled to the fins. The fins form an enclosure for the computer systems to protect the

A system for providing computing capacity includes a base module and two or more fin modules coupled to the base module. At least one of the fin modules includes one or more fins and two or more computer systems coupled to the fins. The fins form an enclosure for the computer systems to protect the at least one computer system from environmental conditions. The system can operate in an outdoor environment.

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1. A system for providing computing capacity, comprising: a base module; andtwo or more fin modules coupled to the base module, wherein at least one of the fin modules comprises one or more fins and two or more computer systems coupled to at least one of the one or more fins, wherein at least one of

1. A system for providing computing capacity, comprising: a base module; andtwo or more fin modules coupled to the base module, wherein at least one of the fin modules comprises one or more fins and two or more computer systems coupled to at least one of the one or more fins, wherein at least one of the one or more fins is configured to form an enclosure for at least one of the two or more computer systems to protect the at least one computer system from environmental conditions,wherein the system is configured to operate in an outdoor environment. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the system is configured to operate continuously without forced air cooling. 3. The system of claim 1, wherein the at least one fin module is configured to be a field replaceable unit. 4. The system of claim 3, wherein the enclosure houses the two or more computer systems such that the two or more computer systems in the enclosure are inaccessible to field service personnel. 5. The system of claim 1, wherein the enclosure is a sealed enclosure, wherein the sealed enclosure houses the at least one of the two or more computer systems. 6. The system of claim 5, further comprising at least one inert fluid in the sealed enclosure. 7. The system of claim 1, wherein at least one of the one or more fins of at least one of the fin modules is configured to conduct heat away from at least one of the two or more computer systems coupled to the at least one fin. 8. The system of claim 1, wherein at least one of the two or more fin modules comprises a first fin member and a second fin member, wherein at least one of the two or more computer systems is between the first fin member and the second fin member, wherein the first fin member and the second fin member combine to at least partially enclose the at least one of the two or more computer systems. 9. The system of claim 1, wherein the base module comprises an electrical power bus, wherein the electrical power bus is configured to supply power to at least one computer system of at least one of the two or more fin modules. 10. The system of claim 9, wherein the base module comprises a sealed enclosure, wherein the sealed enclosure houses the electrical power bus. 11. The system of claim 1, wherein the base module comprises an electrical power bus, further comprising at least one blind-mate power connector configured to electrically couple at least one of the two or more computer systems in at least one of the two or more fin modules to the base module. 12. The system of claim 1, wherein at least one of the two or more fin modules further comprises at least one sealed connector, wherein the at least one sealed connector is configured provide a data connection or a power connection to at least one of the two or more computer systems in the at least one fin module. 13. A system for providing computing capacity, comprising: a base module; andtwo or more fin modules coupled to the base module, wherein at least one of the two or more fin modules comprises one or more fins and two or more computer systems coupled to at least one of the one or more fins, wherein at least one of the one or more fins is configured to form an enclosure for at least one of the two or more computer systems to protect the at least one computer system from environmental conditions,wherein the at least one fin module comprising the two or more computer systems is configured to be a field replaceable unit. 14. The system of claim 13, wherein the system is configured to operate continuously without forced air cooling. 15. The system of claim 13, further comprising at least one shelter over at least a portion of the two or more fin modules and at least a portion of the base module. 16. A method of providing computing capacity, comprising: installing one or more fin modules comprising one or more computer systems on a base module to form a unit, wherein at least one of the one or more fin modules is configured to protect the one or more computer systems such that the one or more computer systems can be operated in an outdoor environment; andoperating at least one of the one or more computer systems to perform computing operations with the unit in an outdoor location. 17. The method of claim 16, further comprising: transporting the unit, with the one or more fin modules installed on the base module, to the outdoor location; andplacing the unit, with the one or more fin modules installed on the base module, at the outdoor location. 18. The method of claim 17, wherein the unit has a form in accordance with at least one standard for shipping containers. 19. The method of claim 16, further comprising supplying power to at least one of the one or more computer systems in at least one of the one or more fin modules through the base module. 20. The method of claim 16, further comprising: removing and replacing a fin module in response to a level of available capacity for the fin module dropping below a predetermined level. 21. The method of claim 16, further comprising: removing and replacing the unit in response to a level of available capacity for the unit dropping below a predetermined level.