Our data centres
High-security UK-based data centres built on enterprise-grade infrastructure for speed, resilience, super-fast connectivity.
Our infrastructure
On this page you’ll find everything you need to know about enterprise-grade data centres from our accreditations and security to connectivity, power and everything in between. If you’d like to book a data centre tour, please scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the form and we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable time.
ISO-certified, tier 3 data centres
We custom built our UK data centres using only enterprise-grade infrastructure. As we fully own and manage our data centres, we have total control: from the ground on which the buildings sit to the environment and conditions within. We have the flexibility and control to dynamically react to your unique requirements
Redundant power
Our data centres have access to redundant high-capacity power supplies, scalable for future expansion to ensure continuous operation. Every site provides Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems and standby diesel generators capable of supporting the site indefinitely in the event of a failure of grid power.
Cooling
We use air-cooled DX chillers, in N+1 configuration, for each data hall and external units that cool the refrigerant and pass through the Computer Room Air Conditioner (CRAC) unit.
Fire suppression
Our DCs are equipped with gaseous-based suppression systems using world-class VESDA (Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus) and alarm systems. These highly sensitive two-stage smoke detectors are linked to the DCIM system and monitored continually from our network operations centre.
Security and data protection
We know how critical your data is to your business which is why we make our data centre security a top priority.
- SO 27001:2013 (Info Security Mgmt.), ISO 9001:2008 (Quality) and PCI DSS
- Access control
- Proximity cards
- Staffed 24/7/365 (by SIA-accredited ANS staff)
- CCTV - internal and external
- 2.8m secure fencing and razor wire perimeter fence
- Site-specific, dedicated firewall technology
- 24hr NSOI-accredited security patrol
We have a number of accreditations that highlight our commitment to keeping your data safe under every condition. To view all of our certifications, click below.
Flexible connectivity options
Carrier neutral
As a carrier-neutral data centre operator, it’s our responsibility to give you a wide range of connectivity and communications options (including IP Transit, point to point, Ethernet and diverse dark fibre and wavelength). You can connect to your carrier of choice as simply, robust and cost-effectively as possible.
Peering arrangements
We have relationships and arrangements with leading Tier 1 and Tier 2 carriers, including BT, Virgin Media Business, IXReach and Metronet UK – as well as peering agreements in place with LINXP, LONAPP, LIPEX and IX Manchester.
Day or night, we’re always on hand to support you
24/7/365 on-site technicians
Migration services
Rack set-up/cabling
Design and consultancy
Our facilities
MaNOC 4 data centre
- 8000 sq. ft.
- 300+ racks
- 47U, 600x1000mm rack size
- Private lockable quarter, half and full racks are available
- 450mm underfloor power cabling (Network cabling delivered via an above rack system)
- Secure onsite parking
- Data recovery clean room
- UK Government IL4 Capability
- EPA Assessment result: no risk
MaNOC 5, 6 & 7 Data Centres
- 22,000 sq. ft.
- 650+ racks
- 47U, 600x1000mm rack size
- Private lockable quarter, half and full racks plus bespoke cages and suites
- 450mm under floor power cabling (Network cabling delivered via an above rack system)
- Secure onsite parking
- Data recovery clean room
- UK Government IL4 Capability
- EPA Assessment result: No risk
*Land & buildings fully owned by ANS
100% carbon neutral solutions
Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) is the measure of how efficiently a data centre uses its power. PUE represents how much of this power is actually used by the IT equipment, in contrast to power used by cooling, lighting and other additional plants within the data centre.
If a data centre is inefficient, and subsequently has a high PUE, the ongoing costs associated with running the facility will also be high. These costs are typically passed on to you, the customer.
Our data centres achieve a PUE of less than 1.3 at full design load. This means that when the data centre is fully occupied, for every 1.3MW of power input into the data centre, 1MW is delivered to the IT equipment. As a data centre operator with a low PUE we reduce our running costs with efficient technologies, that use less power. We pass these cost savings on to you.
Our offices, data centres and hosting solutions are all 100% carbon neutral, so you can be confident you’re with a company that shares your ESG values – and has the credentials to prove it.
We’ve reduced our carbon footprint by implementing controls at our data centres and recycling wherever possible, with no compromise to security levels – operating to ISO14001 standards.
Book a data centre tour
If you’d like to book a tour of our data centres, simply fill out the form and we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable time.
