Pulsant Ltd (SCC Cole Valley) Data Center

The SCC Cole Valley Data Centre stands as a premier hub for digital infrastructure in Birmingham, boasting a massive 2,400 square meters of white space. The facility is intelligently divided into five distinct data halls, allowing for a clean and organized distribution of hardware. This state of the art design ensures that the physical environment is optimized for high density computing while maintaining the flexibility to accommodate various hardware configurations.

Scalability is a core feature of the Cole Valley site, offering a comprehensive suite of hosting solutions to meet diverse business requirements. Clients can choose from high security options such as private suites and secure cages, or opt for more flexible arrangements like shared colocation facilities. Whether a business requires full cabinets, partial cabinets, or simple shared rackspace, the facility provides the modularity needed to grow alongside a company’s evolving IT needs.

To ensure uninterrupted operations, the data centre is engineered with a 2 MW fully built out power capacity. Reliability is anchored by a Tier 3 design and a 2N UPS redundancy system, meaning every power component has a mirrored backup to prevent downtime. In the event of a utility failure, the facility utilizes N plus 1 standby power redundancy, providing a robust safety net that guarantees mission critical applications remain online around the clock.

Maintaining the longevity of sensitive hardware requires precision environmental management. The facility employs advanced cooling systems with N plus 1 redundancy, ensuring that even if a cooling unit fails, the remaining systems can maintain the optimal operating temperature. This redundant climate control architecture is vital for preventing hardware degradation and ensuring that the high performance servers within the five data halls function at peak efficiency.

Security at Cole Valley is managed through a rigorous multi factor approach to protect physical and digital assets. The perimeter is fully fenced and monitored by twenty four seven on site security staff and comprehensive CCTV surveillance. Internal access is strictly controlled via mantrap entries, biometric scanners, and card access points. To mitigate environmental risks, the site is equipped with an inert gas fire suppression system and automatic fire suppression technology, designed to extinguish threats without damaging delicate electronic equipment.

The data centre is a carrier neutral facility featuring a dedicated Meet Me Room to ensure diverse and resilient connectivity options for all tenants. It holds prestigious certifications, including ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and ISO 22301, reflecting a commitment to information security and business continuity. Beyond the technical specifications, the site supports visiting engineers with a loading bay, breakroom, onsite customer parking, and twenty four seven Remote Hands support provided by onsite technical staff.