Aspire’s data centre network is the backbone of our cloud-based services.
Aspire operates 5 enterprise-class Data Centres across the UK, connected by our 1Tbps resilient Core Network.
Located in Gateshead, Sunderland, Leeds, Manchester & London, our data centre locations are all Tier 3 classified and accredited to ISO 27001 Information Security Standards.
All Aspire data centres have resilient power, fire detection, FM200 fire suppression and 24/7 security.
Aspire offers co-location within our data centres, giving you access to industry leading sites and the ability to locate your network equipment closer to multiple suppliers.
Heworth Hall: Gateshead
Located at our Heworth Head Quarters in Tyne and Wear, our state-of-the-art facility uses the very latest technologies for fire detection and suppression, temperature and humidity control, security systems, uninterruptible power supply, power generation and sophisticated network management and monitoring.
- Tier 3 classified
- Accredited to ISO 27001 Information Security standards
- 1.0MW of power with an additional 1.0MW available
- Shared and/or dedicated rack space
- Cloud Storage Service/Off-site data backup
- Backup diesel generator
- FM200 fire suppression
- Vesda fire detection
- Redundant power components
- ‘Remote hands’ service
- 24/7 access with manned security
- Monthly ‘on load’ tests to ensure components are responding as expected
- CCTV
Doxford International: Sunderland
Based in Doxford International Business Park in Sunderland, our Sunderland data centre is designed to meet the highest levels of service, reliability and resilience. Whether your requirements are part-rack or an entire custom-specified suite, we can accommodate your business.
- Tier 3 classified
- Accredited to ISO 27001 Information Security standards
- 1.6MW of power with an additional 1.6MW available
- Shared and/or dedicated rackspace
- Cloud Storage Service/Off-site data backup
- Backup diesel generator
- FM200 fire suppression
- Protec fire detection
- Redundant power components
- ‘Remote hands’ service
- 24/7 access with manned security
- Monthly ‘on load’ tests to ensure components are responding as expected
- Convenient North East location with easy access from the A19
Equinix: Manchester
With an influx of infrastructure and business investment, Manchester is becoming one of the UK’s most prominent centres of creative, digital and media companies. Our Manchester data centre offers leading operational resiliency alongside world-class security, to ensure the safety of the data you store with us.
- Power Redundancy = N+1
- Cooling Redundancy = N+1
- Certifications: ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, ISO 18001, ISO 9001, ISO 22301, ISO 50001, ISO 14001
- Amenities: Crash Carts, WiFi, Conference Room
Global Switch: London
Situated in the heart of Docklands, our London data centre offers scalable and resilient services in a multi-tenanted environment. With two incoming dedicated electrical feeds from the National Grid, this purpose built Tier 3+ data centre facility is one of the most resilient in the UK.
- Designed and built to enhanced Tier 3 specification
- Up to 45MW of power and cooling
- Up to 2Kw per rack
- Inergen gas suppression system
- Two incoming dedicated feeds directly from the National Grid’s 132kV network
- Minimum N+1 redundancy
- 100% of the consumed energy is from sustainable energy sources
- Carrier Neutral for telecommunications
- Access to multiple telecommunications providers
- Shared and/or dedicated rackspace and private suites
- 24/7/365 access with manned security
- Convenient East London location close to both the City of London and Canary Wharf
