ASK4 owns and operates a carrier neutral Data Centre optimised for the internet industry.
The ASK4 Data Centre in Sheffield connects to ASK4’s 10Gb/s carrier neutral dedicated national network. DC1 is well connected to key network locations in London, Manchester and Leeds via our high capacity network alongside other tier 1 network providers. Making claims about having the best connectivity, equipment and security is easy. That’s why we let the facility do the talking.
Power Specifications
- On-site dedicated HV substation
- 1.5 MVA of power
- Socomec Delphy Green Power N+1 UPS System
- 8, 16 and 32 Amp racks available
- 1 x 550KVA prime rated generator launch, up to 3 parallel in line with load requirements
- Schneider Electric and General Electric (GE) power distribution system with rack-level billing grade digital metering
General Specifications
- 42u x 1000 x 700 racks
- Computer Room 1 – 250m2 ground floor to house up to 100 racks
- Computer Room 2 – 250m2 first floor to house up to 80 racks
- 10KN/m2 raised access floors
- Dedicated build room with anti-static build area and welfare facilities
- Secure loading bay
Security Specifications
- Detached building in secure compound
- Securex Perimeter security fence system
- 24/7 Monitored CCTV system with police priority response
- Two-factor authentication access control system
- ISO27001:2013 certified
Fire Prevention Specifications
- VESDA fire detection
- FM-200 fire suppression
- 24/7 monitored fire alarm
Cooling Specifications
- Airedale Smartcool down flow Air Conditioning system N+1 configuration
- Cold aisle containment system using Cannon Data Room Cabinet system
Network Specifications
- Carrier neutral facility
- Carriers present: Ask4, BT Openreach, Virgin Media, Level 3 Communications, KCOM, Allegro Networks
Support Information
- 24/7 access
- 24/7 on-site NOC
Space & Power
- 1/4 rack - 10 single unit rows / 2.5 Amps of power
- 1/2 rack - 21 single unit slots / 4 Amps of power
- Full rack - 42 single unit slots / 8, 16 or 32 Amps of power
- Full pod - 16 racks / up to 32 Amps of power per rack
Sam Fourie
+44 (0)114 303 3299
sam.fourie@ask4.com
“We’ve used ASK4’s DC1 facility to backup our own data centre for a number of years now. As a Tier3 provider our clients expect a certain level of support which is exactly what we get from ASK4.”
“The location of AKS4 Data Centre is perfect for us. The facility and the staff are very professional, operating under very strict guidelines. ”