Our Data Centre

OPTIMISED, WARWICKSHIRE SECURE UK DATA CENTRE

Building

Technical (hosting) Space 930 m2 (10,000 square feet) delivered as up to 500 foot-prints
Floor Loading 5kN per m2
Building Technical space split over two floors with two suites per floor
Other Amenities Site security desk and office, service lift
Meeting room and other offices
Provisions for extended on-site working Customer rest area equipped with welfare amenities, toilets and showers.

Security

Security at our datacentres is foremost in our minds. We have extensive CCTV coverage, all of which is monitored by our security staff, digitally recorded and retained for up to 90 days. We have a 24/7 security team on patrol at all times. Building entry is only granted when advance notice of a visit has been confirmed through our formal processes. We utilise anti-tailgating mantrap security doors operated via our proximity access control system to ensure only authorised individuals have acces

Power

Harnessing and maintaining power is at the very core of delivering our service to clients. All of the technology we possess would be rendered ineffectual without a continuous, uninterrupted supply of power. So, we have designed our facilities with this in mind. Each data centre has multiple and separate 11kV feeders that link to distinct substations as part of the local network in order to provide a reliable utility supply.

All of our data centres operate a minimum N+1 configuration for backup generators. To provide continuity, we operate a minimum 2N battery-based UPS system.

Cooling

Heat is an enemy to reliable data storage. It is essential that the data halls are kept at the optimum temperature to ensure the integrity of data. The environment is constantly monitored through an array of temperature and humidity sensors, alerting us to any potential problems before your data or equipment is affected.

Fire Protection

We utilise building-wide, multi-zonal fire detection systems with both ionisation and optical detectors in suites, roof cavities and sub-floors. For complete peace of mind we’ve also installed a Highly Sensitive Smoke Detection (HSSD) System, which is able to detect fires before they flare, allowing the best possible opportunity to detect and control the spread of fire before it takes hold.

Our Data Centres

Birmingham

Facility

Single storey 5,800 m2 (over 62,000 ft2) purpose built facility

Constructed in 2015

Two (2) data halls with 1,000 m2 (~10,800 ft2) technical white space each, a total of 2000 m2

5 metre slab to slab height

Floor loading 12kN/m2 (UDL – Uniform Distributed Load)

Power

4.3 MVA delivered by separate diverse 11kV feeders

Average density 1.5kW/m2

Distributed redundant system with separate A&B power feeds per rack

UPS configured as N+1 with minimum ten minute autonomy

Multiple, continuously rated diesel generators configured as N+1

PUE <1.3

Minimum 48 hours of fuel located on-site

Cooling

Indirect adiabatic fresh air system

N+1 redundancy

Maintained to ASHRAE Recommended – TC9.

Fire Protection

Highly sensitive smoke detection system (HSSD)

Controls in accordance with BS 5839 and BS 6266

Double interlocked gas-based fire suppression system

Monitoring

24x7x365 management and monitoring of all cooling, power and building critical systems

Security and Access Control

Full perimeter security including PAS 68 rated access gates and dedicated gate house

Three single person anti-tailgating portals

Electronic access control including PIN and biometrics

105 digital CCTV cameras covering internal and external areas

Up to 90-day retention of CCTV

Security vetted to BS 7858 standard

Connectivity

Two dedicated meet-me areas

Diverse entry points served by a choice of fibre providers

Access to multiple telecommunications providers including BT, Virgin Media, Neos Networks, Colt, Lumen, and Zayo

Access to Six Degrees’ Next Generation Network providing data centre to data centre, internet and MPLS connectivity across the UK, Europe and the US

Studley

Facility

Two storey 1,700 m2 (over 18,000 ft2) purpose built facility

Constructed in 2008

Three (3) data halls with 930 m2 (10,000 ft2) technical whitespace

4 metre slab to slab height

Floor loading 12kN/m2 (UDL)

Power

2 MVA delivered by separate diverse 11kV feeders

Average density 1kW/m2

2N system with separate A&B power feeds per rack

UPS configured as 2N with minimum eight-minute autonomy

Multiple, continuously rated diesel generators configured as 2N

PUE 1.4

Minimum 72 hours of fuel located on-site

Cooling

Water cooled and energy efficient DX backup

2N redundancy

Maintained to ASHRAE Recommended – TC9.9

Fire Protection

Highly sensitive smoke detection system (HSSD)

Controls in accordance with BS 5839 and BS 6266

Double interlocked gas-based fire suppression system

Monitoring

24x7x365 management and monitoring of all cooling, power and building critical systems

Security and Access Control

Full perimeter security including PAS 68 rated access gates

Single person anti-tailgating portals

Electronic access control including PIN and biometrics

40 digital CCTV cameras covering internal and external areas

Up to 90-day retention of CCTV

Security vetted to BS 7858 standard

Connectivity

Two dedicated meet-me areas

Diverse entry points served by a choice of fibre providers

Access to multiple telecommunications providers including BT, Virgin Media, and Neos Networks

Access to Six Degrees’ Next Generation Network providing data centre to data centre, internet and MPLS connectivity across the UK, Europe and the US

London

Facility

Multi storey 1820 m2

Recently renovated

Multiple data halls with 1850 m2 (19590 ft2) technical space

5 metre slab to slab height

Floor loading 12kN/m2 (UDL)

Power

Up to 16 MVA delivered by 3 11kV feeders

Average density 2kW/m2

N+1 system with separate A&B power feeds per rack

UPS configured as N+1 with minimum 10-minute autonomy

12 N+1 diesel generators

PUE 1.4

36 hours fuel storage

Cooling

Free cooling chillers

N+1 redundancy

Fire Protection

Highly sensitive smoke detection system (HSSD)

Controls in accordance with BS 5839 and BS 6266

Double interlocked gas-based fire suppression system

Monitoring

24x7x365 management and monitoring of all cooling, power and building critical systems

Security and Access Control

Full perimeter security including:

Two single person anti-tailgating portals

Electronic access control including PIN and biometrics

>75 digital CCTV cameras covering internal and external areas

Up to 90-day retention of CCTV

Security vetted to BS 7858 standard

Connectivity

Dedicated meet-me rooms

195+ network carriers including peering platforms – Linx and Lonap

Access to Six Degrees’ Next Generation Network providing data centre to data centre, internet and MPLS connectivity across the UK, Europe and the US

Cross connects

Digital Realty Metro Connectivity