Cody Technology Park
1st Floor
GU140LX Farnborough
Hampshire, United Kingdom
Datum Datacentres Ltd (Datum Farnborough FRN1)
Located on the edge of London, the Datum Farnborough FRN1 facility offers a strategic advantage for businesses requiring proximity to the capital without the congestion of the city center. The facility is situated on a secure, purpose built campus designed to protect business critical IT infrastructure. Since becoming operational in 2012, it has established itself as a premier destination for enterprises seeking a balance between accessibility and high level protection.
Industry Leading Efficiency and Cooling
Environmental responsibility is a core feature of FRN1, highlighted by its impressive Power Usage Effectiveness of 1.25. The facility utilizes a pressurized free air cooling system, which provides leading edge environmental efficiency. This cooling infrastructure is designed with 2N redundancy, ensuring that the climate controlled environment remains stable even during maintenance or equipment failure, supporting the long term health of hardware.
High Density Power and Resilience
The data center is engineered for massive scale, boasting a total building size of 40,000 square feet and a fully built out power capacity of 4 megawatts. It specializes in high density deployments, supporting up to 30 kilowatts per rack as standard, with a maximum power per rack reaching 3.5 kilowatts in specific configurations. To guarantee uptime, the facility operates on a Tier 3 design with 2N redundancy across UPS systems and standby power, allowing for an SLA backed 100 percent power availability.
Government Grade Security and Access
Security at FRN1 is rigorous and multi layered, meeting government grade standards to protect sensitive data. The perimeter and interior are monitored by onsite security staff around the clock and comprehensive CCTV surveillance. Physical access is tightly controlled through a combination of biometric authentication and card access systems. The facility also employs a sophisticated fire suppression system using double knock detection and very early warning aspirating smoke detection for rapid response.
Connectivity and Cloud Neutrality
As a carrier and cloud neutral facility, Datum Farnborough provides clients with the flexibility to connect with a wide array of service providers. The ecosystem includes nine network providers and fifteen peering networks, ensuring low latency connectivity and diverse routing options. Clients can choose from full cabinets, cages, footprints, or shared rack space, supported by a Remote Hands service that provides onsite technical assistance and management.
Comprehensive Compliance and Management
Datum Farnborough is distinguished by its extensive list of accreditations, including ISO 27001 for information security, ISO 9001 for quality management, ISO 14001 for environmental management, and ISO 50001 for energy management, alongside PCI DSS certification for financial data. Management is delivered at an enterprise class level, with each client assigned a dedicated Client Service Manager. This high touch service includes detailed environmental and usage reporting, ensuring full transparency for all hosted operations.
Why Choose Farnborough Dc 1
Farnborough 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 Farnborough 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 Farnborough Dc 1
Total Critical Power
4 MWIndicates the maximum uninterrupted power capacity the facility can support during operation.
Max Power Rack
3.5 KWSpecifies the maximum power allocation per rack, ensuring high-density deployments.
UPS Redundancy
2NEnsures continuous power supply via redundant UPS systems in case of failure.
Standby Power Redundancy
2NSupports critical systems with backup power sources during outages or maintenance.
Cooling Redundancy
2NMaintains optimal temperatures through backup cooling systems.
Automatic Firesuppression
Instantly detects and suppresses fires without manual intervention.
Fire Suppression System
Provides a comprehensive system to control or extinguish fires automatically.
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
22,000 Sq.f.Indicates available raised floor space for IT infrastructure.
Total Building Size
40,000 Sq.f.Total structural area of the facility housing all infrastructure.
Key Performance Metrics
99.99%
Uptime SLA
4 MW
Total Power
9
Providers
24/7
Remote Hand Support
Compliance & Certifications
Tier 3
Uptime Institute (Design)
PCI DSS
Certified
ISO 27001
Information Security
ISO 9001
Quality Management
ISO 14001
Environmental Management
ISO 50001
Energy Management
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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