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.

Building 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).
  • 500mm Raised Flooring with anti-static vinyl.
  • 24 x 7 Access to Equipment.
  • Car Parking Facilities
Power:
  • 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.
  • Dual A + B Feeds Available.
Climate Control:
  • 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).
Fire Detection and Suppression:
  • Independent Smoke Detection Systems in all Technical Areas. VESDA Protection in Plant & Server Rooms. Argonite Gas Suppression in all Technical Areas.
  • Multizone Water Detection in Data Floors, Meet Me Rooms, and Plant Rooms.
Connectivity and Telecommunications:
  • Access to multiple telecommunications providers located in dedicated Meet Me Rooms (MMRs), via diverse dedicated connections.
  • Dark Fibre to Global Switch London 1 and Telehouse East.
  • Multiple connection points to each suite.
  • Tier-1 Transit, Partial Transit and Multihomed Transit available.
  • Direct interconnects to over 25 datacentres across Europe.
Building Security:
  • Premises Controllers manage facility security 24x7.
  • Access control using proximity card readers.
  • Intruder alarms to all areas with external infra-red barrier.
  • Multiple CCTV cameras (interior and exterior).
  • Secure managed delivery and loading area.
  • Biometric hand scanners at suite doors.
Building Photos:

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

Services Available:
  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

11U Quarter Rack - 2A

  • 2 Amps Power
  • 1 x 10/100 Network Feeds
  • 2 Mbps BGP Bandwidth FREE

£295 Per Month
£299 Setup

11U Quarter Rack - 4A

  • 4 Amps Power
  • 1 x 10/100 Network Feeds
  • 2 Mbps BGP Bandwidth FREE

£445 Per Month
£299 Setup

 
     

22U Half Rack - 4A

  • 4 Amps Power
  • 1 x 10/100 Network Feeds
  • 5 Mbps BGP Bandwidth FREE

£495 Per Month
£299 Setup

22U Half Rack - 8A

  • 8 Amps Power
  • 1 x 10/100 Network Feeds
  • 5 Mbps BGP Bandwidth FREE

£895 Per Month
£299 Setup

 
     

42U Full Rack - 8A

  • 8 Amps Power
  • Dual A+B Power 32A Power Feeds
  • 2 x 10/100 Network Feeds
  • 10 Mbps BGP Bandwidth FREE

£995 Per Month
£1499 Setup

42U Full Rack - 16A

  • 16 Amps Power
  • Dual A+B Power 32A Power Feeds
  • 2 x 10/100 Network Feeds
  • 10 Mbps BGP Bandwidth FREE

£1495 Per Month
£1499 Setup

42U Full Rack - 32A

  • 32 Amps Power
  • Dual A+B Power 32A Power Feeds
  • 2 x 10/100 Network Feeds
  • 10 Mbps BGP Bandwidth FREE

£2795 Per Month
£1499 Setup

Greenwich Services

Level(3) IP Transit
Connect to Level(3)'s global network from HEX8/9.
AboveNet IP Transit
Connect to AboveNet's global network from HEX8/9.
TiNet IP Transit
Connect to TiNet's global network from HEX8/9.
NTT IP Transit
Connect to NTT's global network from HEX8/9.
               
BGP IP Transit
Multihomed IP transit with multiple Tier-1 providers and over 200 peers.
Interconnects
Direct connections to over 25 datacentres around Europe
       


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