Pulsant Ltd (SC-2) Data Center

This Newbridge data centre is a robust and secure facility supporting a total of 210 racks in either 42U or 48U configurations (600mm x 1,000mm), offering flexible options from 1/4 rack to full and oversized racks, as well as secure cages and suites. It is spread across 7 data halls, each approximately 100m², capable of housing up to 35 racks or 120kW.

The site boasts a substantial 1.5MVA (1,200kW) incoming power supply from Scottish Power, delivered with 2N redundancy to each rack. UPS provision is 1.68MVA (1,300kW) with 2N protection and up to 60 minutes of autonomy, utilizing a blend of Emerson and MGE Galaxy units. Standby power is provided by 2 x CAT 900kVA and 2 x FG Wilson 220kVA generators in an N+N configuration, backed by 15,000 litres of fuel storage. Cooling is delivered via chilled water with free cooling (Ambi-Cool and Fresh Air), offering a total of 700kW capacity with N+1 redundancy.

Security is multi-layered, featuring steel perimeter fencing, 24 HD CCTV cameras with a minimum 90-day retention, and PAC access control (swipe entry/exit for external doors, swipe & pin for internal) with a 12-month retention period. The facility is PCI-DSS SP 2.0 Level 1 compliant and ISO 27001:2013 certified. 24x7 on-site remote hands, monitoring, and support are available to all customers, alongside on-site cloud and managed services.

Advanced fire protection includes VESDA smoke detection systems that continuously sample the air, complemented by floor and ceiling sensors. In the event of an alert, IG451 and FM200 suppression systems are deployed to protect infrastructure and equipment.

The data centre ensures ultra-fast connectivity and low latency (2ms to London) through diverse network connectivity via Dark Fibre to multiple London points of presence, supporting carriers like BT, Virgin Media, SSE, and Gamma. On-site facilities for clients include parking, restrooms, a kitchen, build facilities, dedicated offices, and meeting rooms, all designed to ensure comfort for IT staff working on-site.