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 action unavailableThe 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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