Power Supply

The entire power supply of the data center Berlin Spandau is designed as a dual power and emergency power supply with an uninterrupted A and B supply and with an additional redundant power supply for all critical technical building equipment such as air-conditioning, cooling, ventilation, and security systems. In addition, the data center Berlin Spandau has two feeds on the 10 kV level.

UPS and associated battery systems are designed redundantly for each A and B supply and can bridge the power supply for at least 15 minutes at 100% maximum load. The generators are controlled automatically, so that the generators start on their own if a power supply fails. The available fuel can power the entire electrical supply of the location for 72 hours without interruption.

• Redundant 10 kV feed
• Separate UPS systems (separate, fully redundant A and B supply)
• Redundant power replacement systems with diesel generators
• Power is derived from 100% renewable energy

Air-Conditioning

• Energy-efficient, redundant, recirculating cooling systems in climate zones
• Redundant climate cabinets and cooling pumps
• Chillers with integrated free cooling and parent group control
• Redundant UPS-supported building control systems to monitor all technical equipment and systems
• Air-conditioning systems with central ventilation and humidification & dehumidification

Fire Protection

For the interior of the colocation area of the data center Berlin Spandau, special, non – combustible or very flame-resistant materials were used exclusively. Individual data center areas are divided into separate fire protection zones. Extensive fire fighting and fire protection systems are installed in each zone.

• Building fire sections of fire resistance class F 90 A
• All technology and hardware rooms as F 90 A fire fighting sections
• Lines protected with F 30/90 A fire wall
• Comprehensive monitoring of all rooms and levels
• Automatic digital fire alarms and systems
• Early fire detection with VESDA systems
• Automatic gas extinguishing system for flooding of the computer rooms

Security

Physical, technical, and personnel safety is ensured by a 6-level security system that monitors everything from the data center grounds and the respective buildings, through to the colocation area and individual systems:

• Data center is ISO 27001 certified
• Video surveillance system for the grounds and buildings in combination with a hazard detection system
• Secured property boundaries through security fencing with protection against climbing over or crawling under
• Access through barrier system with security gates and drive-through locks
• 24/7 emergency and operational control center on-site
• Access control via contactless smart card and scramble keyboard
• Close-circuit video surveillance of doors and access points with automatic intrusion alarm
• Various sensors inside and outside the building for intrusion detection