Equinix LD8 Data Centre
London Docklands (6-9 Harbour Exchange, E14 9GE), UK · Operational since at least 2016 (expansion in 2016), originally Redbus Docklands facility.
The judgement call
Account-gated at launchThe facility has experienced major power outages due to UPS failures, highlighting the criticality of redundant power systems and maintenance [143, 144]. - Strategic location in London Docklands, a key hub for network exchange services, attracting a diverse customer base [145]. - Continuous investment in expansions to meet growing demand for colocation services [146].
Key engineering challenges
Maintaining high availability and preventing outages in a critical data centre environment [143]. - Managing power infrastructure, including UPS systems, to ensure continuous operation [144]. - Integrating a strong carrier list and Linx POP (London Internet Exchange Point of Presence) for robust connectivity [139]. - Designing for scalability and integrating new technologies to meet demand for network exchange services [145].
Project facts
- Client / owner
- Equinix (formerly Telecity, original Redbus Docklands facility) [139]
- Lead contractor
- —
- Lead designers
- —
- Project type
- new build; upgrade
- Scale
- 137,444 sqft (total data centre space), 69,631 sqft (raised floor space), 12,769 sq.m. (fully built-out whitespace) [140, 141, 142].
- Disciplines
- Electrical engineering; mechanical engineering; civil engineering; network engineering; data centre architecture.
- Standards & frameworks
- Uptime Institute Tier standards (implied by enterprise-grade operations), ISO certifications (common for data centres).
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