2023 | UK Servers

UK Servers Expands Its Presence into Equinix’s Manchester MA1 Datacentre

UK Servers is proud to announce its strategic expansion into Equinix’s Manchester MA1 datacentre. This expansion marks a significant milestone in UK Servers’ mission to provide robust and scalable infrastructure services to businesses across the United Kingdom and beyond.Equinix’s MA1 datacentre, located in the heart of Manchester, is renowned for its state-of-the-art facilities and world-class connectivity. By establishing a presence within this facility, UK Servers aims to bolster its offerings with enhanced network capabilities and access to a broader ecosystem of partners and clients.

Key highlights of UK Servers’ expansion into Equinix’s Manchester MA1 datacentre include:

1. Enhanced Connectivity: Equinix’s MA1 datacentre is strategically located, providing unparalleled access to a diverse range of network providers. This expansion allows UK Servers to offer its customers improved connectivity options and faster access to critical services.

2. Scalability: With the ability to seamlessly scale its infrastructure resources, UK Servers can meet the evolving needs of its clients more effectively. This expansion allows for greater flexibility in accommodating growth and adapting to changing business requirements.

3. Redundancy and Reliability: Equinix’s MA1 datacentre is known for its robust infrastructure and industry-leading uptime. UK Servers’ clients can now benefit from increased redundancy and reliability, ensuring uninterrupted service availability.

4. Geographic Diversity: Expanding into Manchester further diversifies UK Servers’ geographic presence, complementing its existing datacentre locations. This geographic diversity enhances disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities for its customers.

5. Access to Ecosystem: Equinix’s datacentres are hubs of digital activity, hosting a wide array of cloud service providers, network carriers, and enterprises. UK Servers’ clients can tap into this ecosystem to access new business opportunities and partnerships.

Additionally, UK Servers is excited to announce that it will go live with equipment at the Manchester MA1 datacentre at the end of October. This launch will include a connection via 100Gb/s dark fiber to their Continuity House datacentre, providing clients with even greater connectivity options and redundancy. Furthermore, UK Servers will extend its reach by connecting Manchester MA1 to the Telehouse London campus, further enhancing its network capabilities.

UK Servers Director, [David Howes], expressed enthusiasm about the expansion and the upcoming launch, stating, “Our move into Equinix’s Manchester MA1 datacentre signifies a significant step forward in our commitment to providing top-tier hosting services. We’re excited to go live in October, delivering enhanced connectivity and redundancy to our clients, while connecting Manchester to our Continuity House datacentre and the Telehouse London campus.”

The expansion into Equinix’s Manchester MA1 datacentre and the upcoming launch of services in October align with UK Servers’ vision to be at the forefront of hosting solutions that empower businesses to thrive in the digital age.

For more information about UK Servers and its services, please visit https://www.ukservers.com/

About UK Servers:

UK Servers is a leading provider of hosting and data centre solutions, offering a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the unique needs of businesses in today’s digital landscape. With a commitment to reliability, scalability, and outstanding customer service, UK Servers empowers clients to achieve their online goals with confidence.

11 March

Continuity House – Our new Coventry Data Centre

UK Servers are pleased to announce the opening of Continuity House in Coventry. Construction of the 20,000 sqft site was completed in December 2022 with the site having been built from the ground up to Tier III/Tier IV design standards to ensure ultra-high availability of power, cooling and network services to clients. The full specification of the site is as follows:

20,000 sqft site with Initial Provision of 300 Racks with expansion available to 600 onsite
2N+1 Redundant UPS Systems
3MW Onsite Power from diverse 11kv electrical supply
4MW 2N+1 Diesel Generator Backup Power
Latest Energy Efficient Closed Circuit Cooling (No Outside Air bought into Building)
IG55 Gas Fire Suppresion
VESDA Very Early Smoke Detection System
24/7/365 Onsite Staffing
All areas of datacentre access controlled by Paxton system with anti tailgating airlock pod facility access
Secure Parking Area
Full site CCTV coverage with roaming security patrols
Multiple onsite carriers, 1Gb/10Gb and 100Gb ports available for IP connectivity, BGP transit and MPLS cross connect services available

The site is served by 3.3MW diverse 11kV electrical supplies and is backed by 4MW (2N+1) of diesel generators for off-grid backup power. Racks at the site benefit from 2N+1 power provision with STS backed distribution boards giving power redundancy even for single corded equipment.

Racks within Continuity House benefit from 100% network and power uptime with access to multiple onsite carriers, up to 100Gb/s ports for IP connectivity, BGP transit and MPLS cross-connect services. This will include ½, ¼ and ⅛ racks with the same ultra high availability of power and connectivity. All of our existing and new clients will benefit from a state-of-the-art energy efficient chilled water based cooling system which operates as a closed circuit ensuring no outside air is bought into the server environment whilst also working to ensure the site delivers a low PuE (Power Usage Efficiency) ratio.

The site is secured with 24/7/365 onsite staff, CCTV and roaming security patrols. All areas of Continuity House are access controlled by Paxton system secure entry systems with an anti-tailgating airlock pod for facility access. Both VESDA (Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus) and IG55 Gas Fire Suppression work in tandem to ensure early detection and extinguishant.