Birmingham Data Center – BHX1
The nLighten edge data center in Birmingham (BHX1) is a high availability and secure facility with 930 m2 of dedicated colocation space and 3150 kW of power. It is located near the city center of Birmingham, close to the M6 motorway and just 30 minutes by car from Birmingham Airport.
Secure Data Center & Colocation in Birmingham
Like the other nLighten facilities, the Birmingham location enables our customers to benefit from a well- connected, high-availability data center – capable of housing high-density cabinets. The data center comes with a wide range of on-site services and an established ecosystem of partners, all there to optimally support our customers’ IT environment.
930 m2 of secure edge data center space
Scale resources dynamically with colocation services ranging from quarter racks to single or multi-room solutions.
3150kW of reliable power
Designed to a tier III standard means that it meets the most demanding requirements of backup for power generators, UPS and cooling infrastructure.
Carbon Free Energy (CFE) Commitment
We are committed to procuring energy via renewable power sources and using excess heat to support the energy needs of our local communities via our Carbon Free Energy Commitment.
Why do we have a data center in Birmingham?
Birmingham is the second-largest city in the UK and lays in the heart of the Midlands. Home to a dynamic technology sector, as well as thriving advertising agencies and a robust financial services industry, Birmingham has garnered a reputation as a magnet for innovative enterprises.
The nLighten data center in Birmingham strengthens the city’s telecommunications networks and IT sector. It contributes to make Birmingham a prime destination where businesses converge with the future, forging a dynamic and forward-thinking environment for both industry and technology.
Our Range of Data Center Services...
Colocation Services
Our secure, pre-defined modular aisle and services containment system ensures fast deployment for your hardware and is scalable, to grow alongside your business.
Connectivity
Select access to over 65 carriers and partners for your exact requirements from the nLighten European footprint.
On-Site Services
Access support from our team of expert engineers who can work for you on a range of tasks from installing hardware to network connectivity.
Advantages of our Birmingham Data Center
Location
Design
Connectivity
Cooling
Compliance
Power
Sustainability
Zero carbon/nuclear
Security
24/7 Support
Reliable Data Centre Connectivity
With data centers across the country, this carrier neutral data center has diverse fibre entry points and meet-me areas.
The facility is strategically positioned to all the major fibre networks within the UK.
We are now a major player in the UK and have the resources of nLighten to accelerate our ambition to cover the whole of the UK.
Edge data center locations
BIRMINGHAM
BRIDGEND
BRISTOL
CHESTER
LEEDS
LIVERPOOL
LONDON
MILTON KEYNES
NOTTINGHAM
RUGBY
SWINDON
nLighten Edge Data Centers across Europe
We operate edge data centers distributed across Europe’s key economic hubs. These allow excellent low latency network access for local industry, private users and the mobile workforce.
nLighten Edge Data Center
Birmingham
Birmingham is the second-largest city in the UK and lays in the heart of the Midlands. Home to a dynamic technology sector, as well as thriving advertising agencies and a robust financial services industry, Birmingham has garnered a reputation as a magnet for innovative enterprises. The nLighten data center in Birmingham strengthens the city’s telecommunications networks and IT sector. It contributes to make Birmingham a prime destination where businesses converge with the future, forging a dynamic and forward-thinking environment for both industry and technology.
The data center is conveniently located near the city center of Birmingham, close to the M6 motorway and just 30 minutes by car from the Birmingham airport.
Like the other nLighten facilities, the Birmingham data center will enable our customers to benefit from a very well-connected, high-availability data center and capable of housing high density cabinets. The data center comes with a number of On-Site Services and a growing eco-system of partners, all there to optimally support our customers IT environment.
Download the Birmingham nLighten Edge Data Center Datasheet for technical information
Features ...
Up to 15 kW on raised floor and 20 kW on concrete floor, higher density upon request
Redundant power with independent A and B feeds to each cabinet
Power redundancy at N+1 power
Cooling generation N+1 redundancy, air conditioning units N+1
Cooling and humidity design complying with ASHRAE A1 allowable category
Heat recovery with high export temperature to local heating networks prepared
Fire detection and suppression equipment in the data center area
Access Control and permanent CCTV monitoring with secure archive
24/7 service- and helpdesk, 24/7 access
Carrier-neutral data center with divers fiber entry points and meet me areas
Conveniently located for easy access by road and public transport
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