Leicester Data Centre (DC4)
A Tier 2 Facility
Strategic Location and Robust Infrastructure
Our Leicester Data Centre (DC4) is a 620m² purpose-built, Tier 2 facility providing reliable, high-performance infrastructure for businesses across the East Midlands and the UK.
Located less than two miles from Leicester’s city centre, and just over a mile from Leicester train station, DC4 offers exceptional accessibility whilst delivering top-tier security and operational resilience.
Key Highlights
- Prime Location and Accessibility: Just a short drive from the M1 and close to Leicester city centre, DC4 is optimally positioned for easy access while offering a secure, discreet location.
- Power and Backup: Operating with an 11,000-volt power supply, dual 500kVA UPS systems, and a 1MVA generator, the site ensures power continuity with 24-hour backup capacity.
- 24/7 Monitoring and On-Call Support: Manned by dedicated staff during business hours, DC4 offers 24x7x365 on-call support through our Nottingham Data Centre and the UK-wide NOC in Glasgow.
- 2 x Diverse fibre entry points 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
- 1MVA 11000volt power supply into the site
- 1 x 1MVA generator
- 2 x 500kVA UPS plus battery backup systems
- Generator can operate on full occupancy for an initial 24 hours
- Fuel replacement contract with multiple suppliers delivering a 10-hour SLA
- PUE – 1.8
- N+1 redundant Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) system
- Fully redundant air handling units provide constant fresh airflow
- 1.50kW/m² cooling density
- Controlled Environment – room temperature 24°C +/- 2°C
- BT
- CenturyLink
- VirginMedia
- Vodafone (Cable and Wireless)
- Zayo
- 2 plus staff on site during key working hours
- Out of hours –on call arrangement via the Nottingham Data Centre support team supported by Group UK-wide NOC in Glasgow
- No external indication of the use of the facility
- Access controls at all access points
- Data hall access requires both Swipe Card and PIN entry
- Internal and external CCTV systems – 90 days recording in line with PCI DSS
- Security breach alarms
- Dual zone fire detection equipped with FM200 gas suppression system
- 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 Leicester 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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