UK-Owned Data Centre Infrastructure

Our High Wycombe facility is connected via diverse point-to-point fibre links to major UK network hubs, including London Telehouse and Slough Equinix. These direct connections provide low-latency access to major carrier ecosystems while maintaining independence from a single facility or provider.

• Core Routing
  At the core of our network is a Juniper MX chassis, equipped with dual Routing Engines (RE) and dual Packet Forwarding Engines (PFE) for redundancy. This ensures that even if one engine fails, the other takes over without disruption.
• Aggregation Layer
  Our core switch aggregation is handled by a Juniper EX series switch stack. This setup aggregates all network traffic from the racks, ensuring efficient data flow and minimal latency.
• Top-of-Rack Switching
  Each rack is equipped with Juniper EX switches, providing high-speed connectivity to all servers and ensuring seamless data transfer within our data centre.

We recognise the critical importance of a continuous power supply in a data centre environment. To ensure this, we have implemented an N+1 power configuration.

• Dual Power Feeds (A/B)
  Our racks are powered by dual A/B feeds, providing redundancy. If one power source experiences a failure, the other continues to supply uninterrupted power to the equipment.
• Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
  We have implemented an N+1 UPS configuration using two Rielo UPS systems. Each UPS is dedicated to one of the A/B feeds, ensuring that in the event of a UPS failure, the other unit continues to provide backup power, maintaining a seamless transition to generator power if needed.
• Backup Generator
  In the event of a prolonged power outage, our diesel backup generator activates to maintain continuous operation of our data centre.

Maintaining optimal temperature within the data centre is crucial to the longevity and performance of hardware. Our cooling system is designed with efficiency and reliability in mind.

• N+1 Redundancy
  Our Airedale Downflow Direct Expansion cooling system is configured with N+1 redundancy, ensuring that even if one unit fails, the others can handle the load.
• Hot Aisle Containment
  We capture the hot air expelled by the racks at the ceiling. This hot air is then cooled and directed under the raised data centre floor, where it is forced out of strategically placed air vents in front of the racks. This method is far more efficient than traditional cooling systems, as it prevents cold air from battling rising hot air, thus maintaining a consistent and cool environment for our servers.

The security of our clients’ data is our top priority. Our data centre is equipped with multiple layers of security to ensure that only authorised personnel have access.

• Secure Gated Compound
  The entire facility is surrounded by a secure gated compound, providing a first layer of physical security.
• Steel Security Doors & Keycard Access
  Entry to the data centre is controlled by steel security doors and a keycard access system, ensuring that only authorised personnel can enter.
• CCTV & Alarms
  Our facility is monitored 24/7 by CCTV cameras, and we have a state-of-the-art alarm system to detect and deter any unauthorised access.
• ISO 27001 Certified
  Our data centre is ISO 27001 certified, demonstrating our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of information security.