Power Supply

The entire power supply of the Data Center Duesseldorf Connecta Park is implemented as a dual power plus emergency power supply with uninterruptible A and B power provisioning and additional redundant power provisioning for all critical technical building systems such as air-conditioning, cooling, ventilation and security systems. In addition, the data center Duesseldorf Connecta Park 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 level. The generators are controlled automatically, so that the generators start on their own if power supply should be unsteady or fail. The available fuel can power the entire electricity supply of the data center for 24 hours without interruption (24/ 7 agreement with local fuel supplier).

• Redundant 10 kV feed
• Separate UPS systems (separate, fully redundant A and B supply)
• Redundant power replacement systems with 2,5 MVA diesel generators
• Power is derived from 100% renewable energy

Air-Conditioning

• Energy-efficient, redundant, recirculating cooling systems in climate zones
• 65cm raised floor height
• Redundant climate cabinets and cooling pumps
• Redundant UPS-supported Building Monitoring Systems (BMS) 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 Duesseldorf Connecta Park, 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
• sealed, independent, fire compartments
• Very Intelligent Early Warning (V.I.E.W.) detection above and below raised floor
• Smoke extract system activated by fire alarm
• Double Interlocked pre-action dry pipe sprinkler system

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:

• Video surveillance system for the grounds and buildings in combination with a hazard detection system
• 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