Overview:

Backbone Connect’sDocklands Data centre is one of Europe’s leading purpose-built facilities, offering scalable, resilient space solution. The facility is situated within close proximity to the main fibre routes, and is underpinned by a minimum N+1 standard for power and cooling systems, delivering and optimal operating environment to clients 24x7.

Technical Details

Key Features

• Gross Area 65,545m2 (705,984ft2)
• Single Racks, Caged Areas and Private Suites available
• 733 watts per square metre cooling
• Metered power
• N+1 power and air conditioning
• Steel frame, concrete floors, metal faced cladding and glazing
• Floor loading of 10kN/m2
• 5m slab to slab height equating to 4.25m clear height to underside of deepest beam
• Raised floors with anti-static tiles and a minimum height of 600mm installed in fully fitted areas, providing minimum clear height of 3.65m to underside of deepest beam
• Column spacing primarily based on a 6m grid
• Passenger lifts x 6 (8 people max per lift)
• Goods lift (7.5 tonnes)

Power (mains and emergency)

• Minimum N+ 1 redundancy on power supply
• Mains power supplied via 2x 132kV incomers
• Diverse A&B supply, distributed via 11kV ring main units
• 3.1MW of power per floor plate
• Power /cooling systems supported by up to 33 no-break Rotary Diesel UPS sets
• On-site diesel tanks (4X119, 000litres) support 50 hours at full capacity with 8 hour, 24x 7 fuel delivery callout contracts in place.

Controlled environment

• Minimum N +1 resilience on chilled water cooling system
• Temperature in technical space maintained at 22oC (+/- 2oC)
• 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 (CUUs) provide conditioned air to technical space
• Diverse chilled water distribution pipe work (ring main type) throughout facility

Fire detection and suppression

• Analogue addressable fire detection system in all areas (smoke and heat) with manual break-glass units
• Very early smoke detection and alarm system (VESDA) in the return air-flow of CCUs
• Gas suppression system using centrally stored Inergen to technical and selected landlord areas
• Sprinklers in corridors and selected plant rooms, with water ingress protection and monitoring provided where required
• Dry risers to all floors
• Smoke and gas extraction

Telecommunications

• Carrier Neutral Data Centre
• Level 3 Enabled location
• Access to multiple telecommunications providers located in dedicated Meet Me Rooms (MMRs), via diverse dedicated connection
• Diverse cable entry points (x4) with combination of 110mm ducts and 32mm sub ducts
• Basket trays in three-sided format to o all data risers- fully access controlled
• Multiple connection points to each suite
• Roof space availability for satellite & antennae equipment within Campus

Building management

• Dedicated 24x7 facilities management team
• BMS system monitors M&E operation within facility to :
• Ensure stability of the environment
• Monitor key electrical and mechanical systems
• Enable interface between key systems
• Provide data gathering
• Interlink safety systems in the event of fire alarm activation

Security

• Premises Controllers manage facility security 24x7
• Access control using proximity card readers
• Intruder alarms to all areas with external infra-red barrier
• Multiple CCTV cameras (interior and exterior)
• Secure managed delivery and loading area

Ancillary services

• Private office space can be fitted out to customer specification
• Bookable conference rooms available in landlord area

Package Offers

• 1 x 47u Cabinet From £995 per month
• 5 x 47u Cabinets £4,495 per month
• Private Suites and Caged Areas Available