MANOC® Data Centre
We choose to offer our clients only high-performance, secure data centre facilities for your dedicated server solution, that's why we established the Manchester's Network Operation Centre (MANOC) as an affordable alternative to co-locating at Telehouse London.
MANOC is located at the home of MaNAP, one of the first Internet Exchanges to be established in this country. This location is ideal for companies wishing to locate in Manchester or for those who are looking for a disaster recovery site outside of docklands.
MANOC connects to Telehouse London via a 2 x 155MB link and because there's no "single point failure", you can be totally confident that in the remote event of a connection failure, your traffic will be intelligently re-routed in the alternative direction.
Key benefits of the MANOC data centre:
Uninterrupted power supply (UPS)
Power to your racks will be provided via individually wired 16 Amp supplies with separate breakers. This means that the power supply to your equipment is not at risk from others overloading shared breakers - a common problem in less sophisticated facilities. The UPS and diesel generator system ensures continuous power supply to all equipment and these systems have a seven-day independent run time in the event of mains failure.
Environmental monitoring
MANOC provides a range of monitoring solutions to cover your network devices and servers. We operate an SMS text messaging system from all servers, so that our technicians are alerted immediately in the event of a problem with your equipment. Tailored procedures such as these allow our skilled technical team to react swiftly to specific conditions as they arise.
Optimised Facility
MANOC is situated at a Secure Data Facility with a total area of 900m2. Raised flooring allows the provision of power and data cabling between racks and to telecommunications suppliers. Within the facility the temperature is controlled to 22°C and relative humidity maintained at 45%. Plus air conditioning is provided by under floor cooling by in room air handling units, the air flow directed appropriately by grilles in the floor.
Security
The main data area is situated away from all exterior walls and benefits from a number of security features for maximum protection at all times. These features include CCTV monitoring, motion detection, 24/7/365 security guards and an advanced access control system.
Protection
A sophisticated VESDA fire detection system is in operation and is coupled with CO2 and Halon gas fire suppression systems. This equipment is designed to ensure that any potential fire hazard is detected at a very early stage. In the extremely unlikely event of a fire breaking out the suppression systems will extinguish the fire without damage to your valuable equipment.
Site visit
Our Account Managers will be only too pleased to give you a personal tour of our MANOC data centre whether you are interested in dedicated hosting or Manchester colocation opportunities. Simply call us now on 0800 4584545 to take a look around.
