Electrical Power in Lifeline House

The electrical systems in the London data centre are designed to Tier 3 levels of reliability. Electrical power is delivered to the data centre on dual fully-redundant feeds through a resilient ring structure. Both feeds from the onsite substation continue to operate securely and reliably even if one half of the ring is lost.

Automatic switchover to diesel power

If a power feed fails, automated detection systems load-shed the chillers to on-site diesel generator plant, leaving the electronics power to run from the remaining feed. If both power feeds fail, full automated switchover to diesel generator backup occurs.

The on-site power generation capacity available is more than enough to power the whole Central London colocation data centre indefinitely. Twin generators to 2N standards ensure full power performance even if one generator fails. The on-site fuel tanks provide four days continuous running, and contracted priority refuelling ensures deliveries even in the most extreme emergency.

Triple UPS for reliable colocation

Electronic equipment and hosted servers in the London colocation data centre are supplied from three independent pairs of Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS), all 2N configuration, all dual-stringed, and all covered by fast-response manufacturer’s service contracts.

-48 volt dc power for telecoms

Specialised colocated telecoms equipment is fed from a 2N fully redundant -48 volt dc onsite power system. dc power is available in all common rack rooms and private suites.

Secure and reliable power in the data centre

Power in the London colocation data centre is carefully thought through to deliver Tier 3 standards of reliability and resilience and to absolutely guarantee secure and reliable power supplies to your equipment.

So you can spend your time and concentration on the things that matter to you, not on whether your equipment will stay running.

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