Manchester Data Centres (DC6, DC7, DC13)
Tier 2 Facilities
High-Performance Infrastructure in the Heart of the North
Our Manchester Data Centres, consisting of Turing House (DC6), Reynolds House (DC7), and our Trafford-based facility (DC13), offer robust dual-site and triple-site redundancy options in one of the UK’s most important digital hubs.
Strategically located near key transport links and designed with advanced infrastructure, these facilities are built to support high-demand, resilient data solutions for businesses throughout the North and beyond.
Each facility offers unique strengths, tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses in the North and beyond.
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Key Highlights
Turing House (DC6)
- Strategic Location: Situated within Manchester’s dynamic business hub, our 300m², tier 2 facility benefits from easy access via the M60 and Manchester Piccadilly station, making it ideal for businesses requiring close connectivity.
- Power Resilience: Features dual 11,000-volt and 6.6kV power supplies with N+1 UPS systems and backup generators, ensuring uninterrupted power for mission-critical operations.
- Advanced Connectivity: Equipped with diverse fibre entry points and direct peering with key exchanges like LINX and Equinix, DC6 delivers high-speed, low-latency connectivity.
- 2 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
- Direct private Fibre links to DC7
- 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
- 1 x 500kVA 11000volt power supply into the site
- 1 x 570kVA generator
- 5 x 160kVA UPS plus battery backup systems
- Generator can operate on full occupancy for an initial 24 hours
- Fuel replacement contract with multiple suppliers delivering a 10-hour SLA
- PUE – 1.5
- N+1 redundant Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) system
- Fully redundant air handling units provide constant fresh airflow
- 10kW/m² cooling density
- Controlled Environment – room temperature 24°C +/- 2°C
- BT
- CenturyLink
- Gamma
- The Loop
- Vodafone (Cable & Wireless)
- SSE
- Zayo
- 24-hour on-site Network Operations Centre (NOC)
- 10 plus staff on-site during key working hours
- Out of hours – approx. 2 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
- Data hall access requires a Proximity Card
- Internal and external CCTV systems – 90 days recording in line with PCI DSS
- Security breach alarms
- Dual-zone fire detection equipped with FM200 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
- Under-floor leak detection
Key Highlights
Reynolds House (DC7)
- Enhanced Redundancy:Part of Iomart’s dual-site configuration with DC6, this 300m², tier 2 facility offers robust data protection and continuity for clients with high uptime demands.
- Scalable Infrastructure: Built with flexible ODF/DDF systems and redundant core switches to support growing businesses and evolving technological needs.
- Environmental Efficiency: Operates at a PUE of 1.5, integrating N+1 CRAC cooling systems and advanced energy management to reduce operational costs.
- 2 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 - Direct private Fibre to DC6
- 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
- 1 x 500kVA power supply from building Energy Centre
- 2 x 2MVA generator for building
- 5 x 100kW UPS
- Generator can operate on full occupancy for an initial 24 hours
- Fuel replacement contract with multiple suppliers delivering a 10-hour SLA
- PUE – 1.5
- N+1 redundant Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) system
- Fully redundant air handling units provide constant fresh airflow
- 10kW/m² cooling density
- Controlled Environment – room temperature 24°C +/- 2°C
- BT
- CenturyLink
- Gamma
- The Loop
- Vodafone (Cable & Wireless)
- SSE
- Zayo
- 24-hour on-site Network Operations Centre (NOC)
- 10 plus staff on-site during key working hours
- Out of hours – approx. 2 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 centre and hall access requires Proximity Card
- Internal and external CCTV systems – 90 days recording in line with PCI DSS
- Security breach alarms
- Dual zone fire detection equipped with FM200 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
- Under floor leak detection
Key Highlights
Trafford Facility (DC13)
- Triple-Site Redundancy: DC13 is a 540m², tier 2 purpose-built facility that, alongside DC6 and DC7, offers a comprehensive triple-site solution for businesses prioritising the highest levels of resilience and disaster recovery.
- Power and Backup Excellence: Supports full load with 4 x 1MVA generators and additional 450kVA backup, ensuring seamless operation even during prolonged outages.
- Unmatched Security: Utilises multi-layered protocols, including Proximity Card access, dual-zone fire detection, FM200 gas suppression, and discrete external design for added client privacy.
- 2 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
- Scalable architecture including multiple redundant core switches and routers
- PUE – 1.5
- 1 x 1MVA – 6.6kV power supply into the site
- 2x 450kVA generator
- 4x 200 kVA UPS plus battery backup systems
- Generator can operate on full occupancy for an initial 24 hours
- Fuel replacement contract with multiple suppliers delivering a 10-hour SLA
- N+1 redundant Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) system
- 10kW/m² cooling density
- Controlled Environment – room temperature 24°C +/- 2°C
- BT
- CenturyLink
- Gamma
- Hurricane Electric
- SSE
- The Loop
- Vodafone (Cable & Wireless)
- Zayo
- 24-hour on-site Network Operations Centre (NOC)
- 2 plus staff on site during key working hours
- Out of hours – approx. 2 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
- Data hall access requires Proximity Card
- Internal and external CCTV systems – 90 days recording in line with PCI DSS
- Security breach alarms
- Dual zone fire detection equipped with 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
- Under floor leak detection
Our Manchester Data Centres Certifications
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Cert No. 7235 -
Cert No. 7235 -
Cert No. 7235 -
Cert No. 7235 -
PCI DSS Level 1 -
Cyber Essentials
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