Maidenhead Data Centre (DC5)
Enterprise-grade colocation, purpose-built for performance, compliance, and control - without the overheads of on-prem.
Advanced Connectivity and Resilience
Our Maidenhead Data Centre (DC5), located to the west of London, offers the benefits of a suburban facility with the connectivity of a metropolitan hub. Known as Spectrum House, this 2800m², Tier 3 data centre is the largest in Iomart’s portfolio, designed to serve businesses with high-performance infrastructure needs.
With advanced power, cooling, and security, DC5 supports resilient, scalable operations, making it ideal for organisations looking to leverage proximity to the capital without the congestion of inner-city locations.
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Round-the-Clock Monitoring
24-hour on-site Network Operations Centre (NOC)
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Tier 3 Facility
A 2800m² Tier 3 facility located to the west of London
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Power and Backup
Equipped with 11,000-volt power supply and 6 x 500kVA UPS systems with generator backup
Special Offer: Free Months & Move-In Support
Sign up for a colocation contract and get free rental and move-in support:
- 1 month free with a 12-month contract*
- 3 months free with a multi-year contract**
No hidden costs. No disruption. Just enterprise-grade infrastructure, delivered on your terms.
*Must sign up for a minimum of 12 months. Only rental and move-in support are free for the first month.
**Must sign up for a minimum of 24 months. Only rental and move-in support are free for the first three months.
Key Highlights
- Location and Accessibility: Just 2 miles from the M4 and under a mile from Maidenhead train station, DC5 is easy to access, with over 30 secure parking spaces on-site.
- Power and Backup: Equipped with dual 11,000-volt power feeds, six 600kVA and four 500kVA UPS systems, and six 1.5MVA backup generators, DC5 ensures continuous power availability.
- 24/7 Monitoring and Support: Staffed around-the-clock by a dedicated team, with additional support from Iomart’s UK-wide NOC, providing consistent, expert oversight.
- 3 x diverse fibre routing into the Data Centre via multiple carriers
- Cross Connection to several Tier 1 carriers
- Direct peering interconnection to London LINX, Telehouse and Equinix facilities
- Truncated internal cable network
- ODF / DDF (Optical Distribution Frame / Digital Distribution Frame) bandwidth
- Internal inventory systems track all cables, circuits and cross-connects
- Scalable architecture including multiple redundant core switches and routers
- 2 x 11,000 volt 8MVA supplies from 2 diverse feeds into the site
- 2 x Diverse feeds provisioned via different physical routes into separate switches
- 6 x 600kVA and 4 x 500kVA UPS units (N+1 configuration)
- 6 x 1.5MVA back-up generators (N+1 configuration)
- Generators can operate on full occupancy for an initial 36 hours
- Fuel replacement contract with multiple suppliers delivering a 10-hour SLA
- PUE – 1.6
- N+1 redundant Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) system
- Fully redundant air handling units provide constant fresh airflow
- 75kW/m² cooling density
- Controlled Environment – room temperature 22°C +/- 2°C
- BT
- Level 3
- VirginMedia
- Zayo
- 24-hour on-site Network Operations Centre (NOC)
- 26 plus staff on site during key working hours
- Out of hours – approx. 8 staff supported by Group UK wide NOC in Glasgow
- Data Centre is manned and monitored on a 24 x 7 x 365 basis
- No external indication of the use of the facility
- Secure 3-metre-high perimeter fence
- Access controls at all pedestrian and vehicle access points
- Data hall access requires Proximity Card or Biometric Fingerprint access
- Internal and external CCTV systems – 90 days recording in line with PCI DSS
- Dual zone fire detection equipped with Fike Gas Fire suppression system
- VESDA system located throughout the Data Centre
- Double knock system which ensures that it takes 2 alerts to trigger activation
- Fire alarm buttons are located at each access and egress point
- Activation does not affect critical power to the data halls
- Fluid detection integral to Air Conditioning units
Our Maidenhead Data Centre Certifications
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Cert No. 7235 -
Cert No. 7235 -
Cert No. 7235 -
Cert No. 7235 -
PCI DSS Level 1 -
Cyber Essentials Plus
Why Choose Iomart for Colocation
Modern businesses need modern infrastructure. Here's why organisations are making the move:
Extensive UK Presence
12 data centres across the UK
Expertise You Can Trust
Over 25 years of hosting and infrastructure expertise
Trusted by Leaders
Trusted by leading cross-sector organisations
Seamless Cloud Integration
Direct cloud connectivity to Azure, AWS, VMware, and more
Dedicated UK Support
UK-based support teams and enterprise SLAs
Certified & Secure
Scale on your terms with technology designed to grow alongside your business.
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