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AI智能总结Hemel Hempstead 4 Data Center Overview
Location and Surroundings
- Location: Hemel Hempstead, 35 km northwest of London, part of the Greater London Urban Area.
- Business Environment:
- 7,300 businesses located in Hemel Hempstead and surrounding areas.
- Major international firms include Amazon, BP, BT, Kodak, Epson, Sopra Steria, Unisys, and ASOS.com.
- Proximity to London and excellent connectivity links, including easy access to the UK motorway network and London airports.
Market Context
- London Data Center Market: One of the most active colocation ecosystems globally, with strong networking, internet, and cloud infrastructure.
- Strategic Hub: A key data center hub for both UK organizations and multinational companies, facilitating reliable services to reach local clients faster.
Facility Details
- Size and Capacity:
- Total IT space: 9,900+ m².
- Maximum IT load: 24 MW.
- Certifications: Multiple certifications including ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001.
- Cooling Systems:
- Primary cooling infrastructure.
- Room air conditioning units.
- Regulated humidity.
- 1.5m clear false ceiling void for hot-air return to Air Handling Units (AHU).
- Contained hot aisle or chimney rack design for high efficiency cooling up to 20kW per rack.
- Data suite cooling system with N+1 redundancy.
- Concurrently maintainable AHUs providing fresh air pressurization and humidity control.
- DX cooling to comms rooms (N+1 units per room).
- Battery room extract system for hydrogen and cold smoke.
- Hot aisle containment to support high densities and maximize efficiency.
Power Supply
- On-site Substation: 60 MVA.
- Client IT Load: 24 MW.
- Grid Connections: Dual dedicated 132 kV (HV) grid connections (2N).
- Redundancy: N+1 redundant HV substations on-site.
- Backup: Minimum N+1 (UPS) with battery backup.
- Generators: N+1 backup generators.
- Fuel Contracts: Ensure timely replacement.
Fire Protection
- Physical Fire Protection: In hosting suites and all plant areas.
- Smoke Detection: Very Early Smoke Detection Alarm system (VESDA).
- Suppression Systems: To technical areas.
- Interconnection: Fire detection and suppression systems interconnected to central Building Management System (BMS).
- Cold Smoke Extract System: To data suites.
Security Measures
- 24/7 On-site Security.
- Fencing: 3.6m SEAP certified security fence with electrified topper.
- Vehicle Access: Secure crash-rated vehicle trap access to loading area.
- Barrier Protection: PAS68 certified anti-ram raid barriers throughout the site perimeter.
- Windows: Blast-proof and anti-intruder shielded external windows.
- Doors: Steel security doors.
- CCTV: External and internal IP CCTV system.
- Access Control: Proximity cards and biometric identification.
Connectivity and Infrastructure
- Carrier-Neutral: Access to multiple cloud providers and internet exchanges.
- Major Carrier Hubs: Connected to major carrier hubs in Docklands and Slough.
- Redundant Cabling: Redundant Carrier-Meet-Me-Rooms and diverse paths.
- Cross Connect Deployments: Pre-cabling for fast cross-connect deployments.
- Internet Bandwidth: High-performance internet access.
- Inter-data Center Connectivity: For geo-redundant solutions.
- Multi Service Interconnection Platform: Connects clients to major cloud service providers like AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Service Level Agreement (SLA)
- Power Uptime: 99.999% power uptime availability.
- Climate Control: Conditions in line with ASHRAE guidelines.
- Connectivity Availability: High connectivity reliability.
Additional Services
- Consulting and Planning: Development project consulting and implementation planning.
- Installation Services: Installation support.
- Remote Hands Services: 24/7 remote hands support.
- Facility Services: Comprehensive facility management.
- Audit Support Services: Audit support services.
Global Presence
- Operating Locations: Multiple data centers in over 20 countries and regions across the Americas, Asia Pacific, EMEA, and India.
- Recognition: Routinely recognized as a Leader by leading networking and data center analysts.
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