Saxon House
GL52 6QX Cheltenham
Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Safehosts
Safehosts owns and operates a bespoke Tier 3 data centre in Cheltenham, UK, which has been operational since 2009. The facility is a sole-tenant, retrofitted site with expandable whitespace and high power density, supporting up to 64A per rack. To ensure maximum uptime, power is protected by dual diesel generators and physically separated UPS devices, allowing for robust A B power configurations for mission-critical hardware.
Colocation and Spatial Options
The facility offers a diverse range of hosting environments tailored to specific client needs. These options span from shared rackspace and single 1U server slots to partial cabinets Quarter and Half Racks and full, private lockable 42U racks. For enterprise-level requirements, Safehosts provides private suites, cages, and dedicated footprints, all maintained within a secure environment featuring 24/7 onsite security staff.
Cooling and Sustainability
Efficiency is a core component of the site’s design, utilizing a free air cooling system. This methodology significantly lowers the Power Usage Effectiveness PUE and reduces the overall carbon footprint by leveraging external ambient temperatures to cool the whitespace. This commitment to efficiency ensures that high-density setups remain stable while minimizing environmental impact.
Connectivity and Network Resilience
The network backbone utilizes Juniper Core Routers with carrier-diverse and route-diverse fibre connections to key London nodes in Telehouse North and Telecity Sovereign House. Safehosts provides IP Transit with optional DDoS mitigation and scrubbing. The Cheltenham site is on-net for major providers including SSE, Vodafone, Openreach, and Virgin Business, and maintains peering across three distinct networks.
Strategic Location and Services
Conveniently located near the M5, the data centre is easily accessible from major hubs like Bristol, Birmingham, Gloucester, and Swindon. Beyond physical hosting, Safehosts offers national Leased Lines and remote hands services to support off-site clients. Furthermore, IP Transit services are extended beyond the Cheltenham site, available directly from their racks in London’s Docklands.
Why Choose Cheltenham Dc 1
Cheltenham Dc 1 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 Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham Dc 1
Total Critical Power
4 MWIndicates the maximum uninterrupted power capacity the facility can support during operation.
Onsite Security Staff
Ensures 24/7 monitoring by trained security personnel.
Whitespace Expandable
Allows for future expansion of the whitespace area.
Roof Access
Facilitates maintenance or antenna installations on the roof.
Key Performance Metrics
99.99%
Uptime SLA
4 MW
Total Power
24/7
Remote Hand Support
Compliance & Certifications
Tier 3
Uptime Institute (Design)
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
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