Digital Realty (Connect Way - LGW16) Data Center

The North Building facility is prominently situated within the Manor Royal Business District, which holds the title of the largest business park in the Gatwick Diamond area. As a premier mixed-activity employment hub in the South East, the location offers exceptional logistical advantages. It is ideally positioned for clients requiring easy access to major transport links, sitting just 2 miles from Gatwick Airport and 40 miles from London Heathrow, ensuring seamless travel from both London and the South Coast.

This substantial 120,000 sq. ft. multitenant facility is designed to house Turn-Key Flex Datacenters, providing a versatile environment for diverse business needs. The total building size covers 10,140 sq. m., with 5,400 sq. m. dedicated to fully built-out whitespace. To accommodate varying scales of operation, the site offers a wide range of deployment options including full cabinets, partial cabinets, shared rackspace, and custom cages or suite footprints.

Reliability is at the core of the facility’s infrastructure, featuring a comprehensive N+1 redundancy configuration across all critical systems. This includes N+1 UPS redundancy to ensure uninterrupted power, N+1 cooling redundancy to maintain optimal thermal conditions, and N+1 standby power redundancy. These safeguards are engineered to protect hardware and maintain high availability for mission-critical data and applications.

Security is maintained through a multi-layered defense strategy designed to protect physical and digital assets. The facility is enclosed by a fenced perimeter and monitored by constant CCTV surveillance, with 24/7 onsite security staff managing the grounds. Internal access is strictly regulated using biometric and card access controls, ensuring that only authorized personnel can enter sensitive areas of the data center.

The North Building is committed to high operational standards, boasting an extensive list of certifications that guarantee quality and security. It is DSS PCI compliant and holds ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certifications. Furthermore, the facility adheres to strict auditing standards with SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3 Type 2 certifications, providing clients with peace of mind regarding data privacy and environmental management.

To mitigate environmental risks, the facility utilizes a sophisticated low-pressure water mist fire suppression system alongside a raised floor design for efficient airflow and cable management. Technical resilience is further bolstered by 24/7 onsite technical staff and "Remote Hands" services, allowing for immediate physical intervention when needed. This combination of automated suppression and expert human oversight ensures a highly stable operating environment.

Beyond the technical infrastructure, the facility provides a suite of amenities to support visiting staff and long-term tenants. The site includes a dedicated Meet-Me-Room (MMR) for carrier interconnection, as well as conference rooms, breakrooms, and office spaces. Practical needs are met with a loading bay for equipment deliveries, onsite parking, and facility-wide WiFi, while the presence of peering networks ensures robust digital connectivity.