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Data Centres

We are in 4 different data centres in the UK at the moment and we are looking at growing into different data centres when the time comes. If you are looking for colocation or rack space in different data centres that we are not in we would be happy to get more information to help you decide whats the best data centre to be in.

Cheltenham Data Centre

Cheltenham data center have been built from the ground up with two aims in mind: over engineering and robustness offering the highest quality service in the industry to date. Onsite intelligent hands are generally regarded the best in the businesses, which from experience, we certainly agree with.

- APC Switched PDUs as standard with every rack
- Twin 16 Amp feeds per rack - more available on request
- Eaton Powerware UPS System with 8 minutes autonomy and active bypass for reliability
- 550KvA Rolls Royce Generator with underground storage for 28 days fuel
- 24 Hour access and on site security patrols, secure gated access and classified camera and access control systems & More

London Data Centre

The latest Juniper routing and HP switching network equipment, combined with the best-of-breed APC InfrastruXure rack system to ensure that your critical infrastructure doesn't go down, 100% infrastructure uptime SLA as standard with all of our packages,10gbps of external IP connectivity, 2gbps of capacity, with peers such as Microsoft, NTL, Claranet, Google, NewNet, Akamai, the BBC and hundreds more, dual redundant gigabit network giving us 2gbps capacity to each hosting rack, VRRP on our routers and rSTP on our switches, technical support engineers are on-site 24/7 to aid with any remote hands work and troubleshooting you may require

- APC Switched PDUs as standard with every rack
- Twin 16 Amp feeds per rack - more available on request
- 24 Hour access and on site security patrols, secure gated access and classified camera and access control systems & More

Maidenhead Data Centre

- 100% uptime SLA that is second to none, backed by a fully redundant network and dark fibre provision
- accessibility, security and convenience
- Network Operations Centre (NOC) is open 24/7/365 with highly trained onsite engineers, and onsite access is always available
- 2 megawatt on-site substation
- Dual AKSA 1.6 megawatt generator connected via C&N ATS systems
- N+1 PowerWave UPS system
- N+1 Airedale Air Handling system
- 22°C +/- 2°C data floor temperature
- Entry to the buildings is via 24/7 swipe card systems, with 6-layer entry and 24/7 on-site Security

Sheffield Data Centre

Tier 2 Data Centre - Redundancy:N+1 - Watts per m^2:Up to 165 - Floor loading weight:At least 488kg m^2, Hosting floor space:1050U of usable rack space over 76 sq metres, Floor:Raised access floor with ramp & steps to data areas, Layout:"Airlocks" from main entrance to data area
- Building amenities:Car parking, loading bay, toilets, fire escapes
- Utility supply:On-site substation direct to grid, 3-phase feed to building
- Footprint:Up to 32A per rack
- Backup UPS:Independent rack UPS protection for servers and core network
- Backup generators:On site diesel generators with N+1 footprint (Q3-2009)
- Fuel supply:24 hours continuous at 100% with fuel supply arrangements (Q3-2009)
- Security:24x7 monitored security with access control systems from building to data area
- Access:24 hour access available (for full/half rack customers)
- Monitoring:24x7 internal and external monitoring of building + infrastructure with automatic out of hours callouts
- Providers:BT Copper (Sheffield Mosborough) and ntl:Telewest Fibre (Sheffield Chippingham)
- Core networking:Redundant Cisco switches, active / passive site edge routers with auto failover
- Equipment networking:Gigabit (1000Mbit) to the server, redundant switch ports available

If you are looking for more information, Please contact support@directclanhosting.com today!