826 Lorimer Street
3207 Port Melbourne
Victoria, Australia
NEXTDC (M1 Melbourne)
NEXTDC stands as Victoria’s leading premium data centre provider, offering world class colocation services designed for the modern Victorian organization. As an Uptime Institute Tier III certified facility, M1 Melbourne provides a robust infrastructure that ensures a 100% uptime guarantee. This reliability makes it the foundational choice for enterprises requiring mission critical stability and high performance digital environments.
Unrivaled Cloud Connectivity
As the state’s most highly interconnected data centre, M1 Melbourne serves as a primary gateway to the global digital economy. Tenants enjoy seamless, secure, and low latency access to the world’s largest cloud platforms, including AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, IBM Cloud, Oracle Cloud, and Alibaba Cloud. This dense ecosystem allows businesses to build hybrid cloud architectures with ease.
High Capacity Power and Space
The facility is a purpose built powerhouse, featuring a fully built out power capacity of 15 MW and 6,000 square meters of whitespace. To accommodate diverse business needs, NEXTDC offers a variety of housing options ranging from shared rackspace and partial cabinets to full cabinets, private cages, and custom suites. This scalability ensures that both growing startups and massive enterprises have the room to expand.
Industry Leading Energy Efficiency
M1 Melbourne distinguishes itself through a deep commitment to sustainability, holding the distinction of being the only facility in Victoria to operate at a NABERS 5 Star rating. With a Power Usage Effectiveness of 1.35, the facility utilizes high efficiency water cooled chillers, cooling towers, and pumps in an N+1 redundancy configuration to maintain optimal temperatures while minimizing environmental impact.
Robust Redundancy and Reliability
To maintain its 100% uptime promise, the facility employs a sophisticated power strategy featuring 1.336MW Piller Diesel Rotary UPS systems in an N+1 configuration. This is backed by standby power systems with a minimum of 12 hours of onsite fuel supply. These layers of redundancy ensure that the data centre remains operational even during significant municipal power grid failures.
Comprehensive Security and Compliance
Security at M1 Melbourne is multi layered, combining physical barriers with rigorous digital certifications. The site is protected by 24/7 onsite security staff, biometric and card access controls, mantrap entries, and constant CCTV surveillance. Furthermore, the facility adheres to global standards, maintaining certifications for ISO 27001, SOC 1 and 2 Type II, and PCI DSS for financial data safety.
Advanced Infrastructure and Amenities
Beyond the server racks, the facility is designed for operational excellence and technician comfort. It features a dedicated Meet Me Room, an Internet Exchange Point, and access to 144 peering networks and 14 network providers. For onsite teams, NEXTDC provides conference rooms, breakrooms, office spaces, and a loading bay, along with Remote Hands services to assist with technical tasks.
Why Choose Melbourne Dc 3
Melbourne Dc 3 data center is built to meet the demands of modern enterprises, offering robust infrastructure, premium connectivity, and top-tier security. Whether you're deploying a single server or scaling to multiple racks, each facility is engineered for performance, reliability, and flexibility.
Tier III Certified
Redundant infrastructure with 99.99% uptime guarantee
Premium Connectivity
Multiple carrier options and low-latency connections
Advanced Security
Biometric access, 24/7 monitoring, and CCTV surveillance
Prime Location
Central Melbourne location with excellent transport links
Expert Support
Local technical team available 24/7 for remote hands
Scalable Solutions
From single rack to private cage configurations
Technical Specifications
Comprehensive infrastructure details for Melbourne Dc 3
Total Critical Power
15 MWIndicates the maximum uninterrupted power capacity the facility can support during operation.
UPS Redundancy
N+1Ensures continuous power supply via redundant UPS systems in case of failure.
Standby Power Redundancy
N+1Supports critical systems with backup power sources during outages or maintenance.
Cooling Redundancy
N+1Maintains optimal temperatures through backup cooling systems.
Automatic Firesuppression
Instantly detects and suppresses fires without manual intervention.
Meet-Me-Room (MMR)
Enables cross-connection between carriers and customers within the facility.
WiFi
On-site wireless connectivity for operational convenience.
Mantrap Entry
Prevents unauthorized access with secure, two-stage entry points.
CCTV Surveillance
Monitors premises in real-time for safety and compliance.
Biometric Access Control
Secures critical areas with fingerprint or retinal scanning systems.
Card Access Control
Allows controlled entry through RFID or magnetic access cards.
Onsite Security Staff
Ensures 24/7 monitoring by trained security personnel.
Total Whitespace
6,000 Sq.m.Indicates available raised floor space for IT infrastructure.
Loading Bay
Supports equipment loading and unloading operations.
Conference Room
Dedicated space for meetings, collaboration, and customer use.
Breakroom
Provides a relaxation area for staff and technicians.
Office Space
On-premises workspace for clients or partners.
Crash Cart(s)
Mobile toolkits available for immediate troubleshooting.
Key Performance Metrics
99.99%
Uptime SLA
15 MW
Total Power
14
Providers
24/7
Remote Hand Support
Compliance & Certifications
Tier 3
Uptime Institute (Design)
PCI DSS
Certified
SOC 1
Type II Certified
SOC 2
Type II Certified
ISO 27001
Information Security
ISO 9001
Quality Management
ISO 14001
Environmental Management
ISO 45001
Occupational Health
Our Colocation Plans
SINGLE SERVER
- Server Count: Single Server
- Rack Space: 1U, 2U, or 4U
- Power: 2-3 Amps, 120V AC
- Network Speed Port: 1Gbps
- 24/7 Support & Reboots: Yes
- Free Setup: Yes
QUATER RACK
- Rack Space: 1/4 Rack
- Specs: 10U, 17.5” Height
- Power: 5 Amps, 120V AC
- Network Speed Port: 1Gbps
- 24/7 Support & Reboots: Yes
- Free Setup: Yes
HALF RACK
- Rack Space: 1/2 Rack
- Specs: 21U, 36.75″ Height
- Power: 20 Amps, 120V AC
- Network Speed Port: 1Gbps
- 24/7 Support & Reboots: Yes
- Free Setup: Yes
FULL RACK
- Server Count: Upto 42 Servers
- Specs: 42U, 73.50″ Height
- Power: 20+ Amps, 120V AC
- Network Speed Port: 1Gbps
- 24/7 Support & Reboots: Yes
- Free Setup: Yes
Want to get a custom quote?
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