Gosport Data Centre (DC9)
A Tier 2 Facility
Coastal Resilience with Cutting-Edge Technology
Our Gosport Data Centre (DC9), located on the South Coast, combines state-of-the-art technology with a resilient infrastructure, catering to businesses across the South East.
Situated close to Portsmouth and Southampton, this 631m² facility offers accessible, reliable data solutions with robust security.
Key Highlights
- Location and Accessibility: Positioned near major transport routes, DC9 is well-connected for businesses throughout the South East, providing convenient access and secure data management.
- Power and Backup: The facility operates with an 11,000-volt power supply, 3 x 160kVA UPS systems, and a 550kVA generator with 24-hour backup, ensuring operational resilience.
- Round-the-Clock Monitoring: Manned around-the-clock, DC9’s experienced on-site team ensures comprehensive monitoring and advanced security protocols.
- 2 x diverse fibre routing into the Data Centre via multiple carriers
- Cross Connection to several Tier 1 carriers
- Direct peering interconnection to London LINX, Telehouse and Equinix facilities
- Truncated internal cable network
- ODF / DDF (Optical Distribution Frame / Digital Distribution Frame) bandwidth
- Internal inventory systems track all cables, circuits and cross-connects
- Scalable architecture including multiple redundant core switches and routers
- 1 x 800kVA 11000volt power supply into the site
- 1 x 550kVA generator
- 3 x 160 KVA UPS
- Generator can operate on full occupancy for an initial 24 hours
- Fuel replacement contract with multiple suppliers delivering a 10-hour SLA
- PUE – 1.4
- N+1 redundant Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) system
- Fully redundant air handling units provide constant fresh airflow
- 75kW/m² cooling density
- Controlled Environment – room temperature 24°C +/- 2°C
- BT
- Level 3
- SSE
- Virgin Media
- 24-hour on-site Network Operations Centre (NOC)
- 8 plus staff on site during key working hours
- Out of hours – approx. 2 staff supported by Group UK wide NOC in Glasgow
- Data Centre is manned and monitored on a 24 x 7 x 365 basis
- No external indication of the use of the facility
- Access controls at all access points
- Data hall access requires Proximity Card access
- Internal and external CCTV systems – 90 days recording in line with PCI DSS
- Security breach alarms
- Dual zone fire detection equipped with FM200 Gas Fire suppression system
- VESDA system located throughout the Data Centre
- Double knock system which ensures that it takes 2 alerts to trigger activation
- Fire alarm buttons are located at each access and egress point
- Activation does not affect critical power to the data halls
- Under floor leak detection
Our Gosport Data Centre Certifications
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ISO 9001 -
ISO 27001 -
ISO 22301 -
ISO 50001 -
PCI DSS Level 1 -
Cyber Essentials
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