VIRTUS Data Centres (LONDON5) Data Center

VIRTUS LONDON5 is a premier purpose built facility situated within the prestigious Stockley Park business hub in England. As a key component of the VIRTUS Stockley Park Campus it serves as a high capacity node for organizations seeking a strategic foothold near London. The facility is designed to provide flexible data center solutions that scale alongside business growth offering everything from individual colocation racks to expansive private data halls.

The facility boasts an impressive technical footprint featuring over 10000 square meters of net technical whitespace. This vast area is supported by a substantial 24 MW IT load ensuring that even the most power hungry enterprises have the headroom they need. Whether an organization requires shared rackspace dedicated cages or entire private suites LONDON5 is engineered to accommodate high density requirements with a maximum power delivery of up to 80 kW per rack.

Reliability is the cornerstone of LONDON5 architecture following a Tier 3 design philosophy. The electrical infrastructure is built with 2N UPS redundancy ensuring that power remains constant even during component failure. Furthermore the standby power systems and cooling mechanisms are configured with N plus 1 redundancy. This robust setup allows the facility to maintain a Power Usage Effectiveness of 1.3 balancing high performance with energy efficiency.

To protect sensitive hardware LONDON5 utilizes sophisticated environmental controls. The cooling system is designed to handle the heat dissipation of high density deployments while maintaining an N plus 1 redundancy level. To mitigate fire risks the facility is equipped with an automatic fire suppression system providing an immediate response to thermal threats without damaging delicate electronic equipment housed within the data halls.

Security at LONDON5 follows a multi layered defense in depth strategy to ensure total data sovereignty. The physical perimeter is fully fenced and monitored by CCTV surveillance around the clock. Access to the interior is strictly controlled through biometric authentication and the site is manned by a dedicated 24 hour on site security team. This rigorous approach ensures that only authorized personnel can interact with the infrastructure.

VIRTUS LONDON5 adheres to the highest international standards for quality security and environmental management. The facility is DSS PCI compliant for financial data and holds a suite of ISO certifications including ISO 27001 for information security ISO 9001 for quality and ISO 14001 for environmental management. Additionally it meets ISO 50001 for energy management and ISAE3402 Type 2 standards providing peace of mind for audited industries.

Beyond its technical specifications the facility is a hub for connectivity featuring a Meet Me Room and access to peering networks. It is designed for the comfort and efficiency of visiting technicians offering Remote Hands services on site office spaces breakrooms and secure parking. This combination of technical excellence and practical amenities makes it a comprehensive solution for modern colocation needs.