Rackspace and Colocation at Global Switch 2, Global Switch London 2

Express Hosting are pleased to offer extensive colocation options in the Greenwich data centre in East London. This data centre is ideal for out of Docklands colocation with direct links to central London and provides excellent pricing for standard power colocation.

The site also benefits from having completely diverse data rooms onsite with diverse power feeds from the grid, UPS, switch gear and AC. This provides the ideal solution for diverse multiple colocation racks in the same facility. The facility is connected to the Express Hosting network and is connected to all major data centres across the UK and the Netherlands. All customers are provided direct access to our Network Operations Centre and all customers’ connections are monitored by our team 24x7. The facility is on a separate power grid to the Docklands, making this an excellent failover site.

Opting for Greenwich colocation with Express Hosting comes with all the benefits you’d expect from the owners of one of the largest private networks in the UK, with services such as IP Transit, Data Backup and Storage and Interconnects. Express Hosting has over 10 years industry experience, and has one of the UK’s largest data centre footprints. This, combined with managed data storage and connectivity products, and impeccable customer relationship management is the reason why over 500 core clients and millions of end users across the UK rely on Express Hosting’s services.

Greenwich Datacentre: Building Exterior    Greenwich Datacentre: Condensers    Greenwich Datacentre: Generators    Greenwich Datacentre: LV Room

Greenwich Datacentre: Data Floor    Greenwich Datacentre: Data Floor    Greenwich Datacentre: Fire Suppression    Greenwich Datacentre: Security & Biometrics

Site Specifications
  • Purpose built datacentre from ground up.
  • Maximum space of 11,200 Sq ft.
  • Two Data Floors.
  • Large Storage and Build Room (915 Sq ft).
  • Large Loading Bay (1721 Sq ft).
  • Room Conditions: 21c, 45% RH.
  • Stulz CyberAir ASD863A Close Control Air Conditioning Units.
  • 8 x 80KW Downflow CRAC Units in each Data Floor (N+1).
  • 2 x 80KW Downflow CRAC Units in UPS Rooms (N+N).
  • 2 x 500Kva Synchronized Emerson HiPulse UPS Units (N+N).
  • 5 x 500Kva Diesel Generators Parallel Synchronized to feed entire site (N+1).
  • Fuel Supply via 8 Hour "Day" Tank, 14 Hour "Bulk" Tank and multiple Fuel Contracts.
  • Diverse Power Feeds via 2 x 1.0Mva Dedicated Power Supply.
  • Independent Smoke Detection Systems in all Technical Areas. VESDA Protection in Plant & Server Rooms. Argonite Gas Suppression in all Technical Areas.
  • PAC Card Access to main entrance, Biometric Hand Readers on Data Floors.
  • 24 x 7 Manned Security with Motorized CCTV.
  • Multizone Water Detection in Data Floors, Meet Me Rooms, and Plant Rooms.
  • 500mm Raised Flooring with anti-static vinyl.
  • Dual A + B Feeds Available.
  • Dark Fibre to Global Switch London 1 and Telehouse East.
  • 24 x 7 Access to Equipment.
  • Car Parking Facilities
Express Hosting UK Services

Single Server Colocation Available Multiple Racks Available
Multiple Server Colocation Available Private Cages Available
Server Management Available Private Suites Available
11U Quarter Racks Available IP Transit Available
22U Half Racks Available Interconnects Available
42U Full Racks Available Managed Backups Available
47U Full Racks Available Storage Solutions Available

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