London Data Center

Housed within the UK's largest purpose-built data center, our world-class facility is strategically located in close proximity to the main fiber route. Datapipe's London data center features a state-of-the-art network, environmental infrastructure, a diverse UK grid connection and is ISO 9001 and BS7799 compliant. Specially-trained, highly-experienced system and network engineering staff actively manage and maintain the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Datapipe's London data center is powered solely by alternative energy to reduce carbon emissions.

Colocation, as well as Datapipe’s full range of managed IT services, are available at our London Data Center.

Custom Designed UK Data Center

  • PCI Level 1 Service Provider Certified
  • ISO 9001 and BS7799 compliant
  • VESDA smoke detection system
  • Gas suppression system using centrally stored Inergen
  • Smoke and gas extraction
  • Datapipe network features redundant fiber sources and redundant aggregate switches and core routers
  • Datapipe network features direct BGP peering with five Tier 1 providers; BTN, Interoute, Level (3), Tiscali, and T-Systems
  • Dry risers to all floors

Security

  • Dedicated 24/7 facilities management team
  • 24/7 security staff, strictly enforced security procedures
  • Access control using proximity card readers
  • Multiple CCTV cameras (interior and exterior)
  • Secure managed delivery and loading area

Power Conditioning

  • Minimum N+1 redundancy on power supply
  • Mains power supplied via 2 x 132kV incomers
  • Diverse A&B supply, distributed via 11kV ring main units
  • 3.1 MW of power per floor plate
  • Power/cooling systems supported by up to 33 no-break Rotary Diesel UPS sets
  • On-site diesel tanks (4 x 119,000 litres) support 50 hours at full capacity with 8 hour, 24x7 fuel delivery callout contract in place

HVAC Temperature Controlled Environment

  • Minimum N+1 resilience on chilled water cooling system
  • Temperature in technical space maintained at 22°C (+/-2°C)
  • Humidity range of 50% (+/-10%) in technical areas
  • Up to 25 air cooled chillers installed, supplying 1.4MW of cooling per chiller
  • Close control units (CCUs) provide conditioned air to technical space
  • Diverse chilled water distribution pipe work (ring main type) throughout facility