M247 Ltd Manchester Datacentre Build Blog » Build Progress http://build.manchesterdc.com Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:42:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Building work progress – 20/1/12 http://build.manchesterdc.com/2012/01/22/building-work-progress-20112/ http://build.manchesterdc.com/2012/01/22/building-work-progress-20112/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:42:45 +0000 Phil http://build.manchesterdc.com/?p=735 The first stages of the building of the new floor are now taking place.  The RSJs are in place ready to support the concrete floor.  The buildings are now fully knocked through upstairs as well. Recess for the bottom of the lift A bit of a drop... The RSJs for the main structure of the floor Buildings now knocked through upstairs RSJs in place Didn't there used to be a door there?...

]]> http://build.manchesterdc.com/2012/01/22/building-work-progress-20112/feed/ 0 Building work progress – 11/1/12 http://build.manchesterdc.com/2012/01/11/building-work-progress-11112/ http://build.manchesterdc.com/2012/01/11/building-work-progress-11112/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:57:38 +0000 Phil http://build.manchesterdc.com/?p=695 The building work is progressing well.  The staircase has now been removed ready for the new floor to be put in.  The doorway has also been knocked through downstairs to join the two buildings.

Some photos from before the staircase removal Structure supporting the stairs while they are removed Bit by bit the concrete is removed A bit more progress Staircase now fully removed Anybody have a ladder?... Progress being made on knocking through the two buildings Buildings knocked through downstairs ]]> http://build.manchesterdc.com/2012/01/11/building-work-progress-11112/feed/ 0 3 April 2009 http://build.manchesterdc.com/2009/04/03/3-april-2009/ http://build.manchesterdc.com/2009/04/03/3-april-2009/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:09:44 +0000 Mat Buckle http://build.manchesterdc.com/?p=569 With the ‘move’ from London now finished everything is up and running. The datacentre is in the finishing stages with jobs such sorting and furnishing taking place. With the racks flat packed and brought from London we can also begin the process of building our 2nd pod which should be under demand shortly. Sudlows finishing up Building racks Our 1st Pod Top Panels before 2nd Pod in progress Downstairs phone with siren In our 2nd Pod Between Pods Phil at work cables in over head trays Top Panels with our own modified cable management Floors tiles ready for Drilling and inserting grommits. This will be for the power cables. The Doors going on for 2nd pod Bare rack flat packed Shelving in our store ready for sorting

]]> http://build.manchesterdc.com/2009/04/03/3-april-2009/feed/ 2 March 8th Update – we’re online! http://build.manchesterdc.com/2009/03/08/march-8th-update-were-online/ http://build.manchesterdc.com/2009/03/08/march-8th-update-were-online/#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2009 13:26:26 +0000 chrisbyrd http://build.manchesterdc.com/?p=544 Apart from a final ’snag list’ of cosmetic touch-ups, the datacentre is now complete :-)

  • The fully resilient network is now operational
  • The N+1 close-control cooling is up and running
  • Local Authority Building Control have signed off all the works
  • Electrical infrastructure is fully complete, certified and online, including generator and N+1 UPS protection and power conditioning
  • The numerous fire detection and suppression systems are now active
  • Security systems are online, including detailed internal & external IP CCTV, proximity door access and priority-response RedCare alarm system

There are now more than 200 live operational servers online at the facility, with another 300 due to be moved over the coming weeks.

The finishing touches are being completed to the office areas, with a view to our permanent sales, technical support and NOC operations moving here within the next couple of weeks.

See below for some photographs of progress over the past week or so…

G652 optical fibre Downstairs lift lobby area VESDA Sniffer Units Window Security & FM200 Gas First servers online Racks Overhead data cabling Board & Meeting Room FM200 Fire Suppression Gas More Servers Dont lick Airconditioning Condensor Units Generator Connections Technical Team ]]> http://build.manchesterdc.com/2009/03/08/march-8th-update-were-online/feed/ 2 Pics from the 25th Feb http://build.manchesterdc.com/2009/02/25/pics-from-the-25th-feb/ http://build.manchesterdc.com/2009/02/25/pics-from-the-25th-feb/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:19:53 +0000 Mat Buckle http://build.manchesterdc.com/?p=528 ]]> http://build.manchesterdc.com/2009/02/25/pics-from-the-25th-feb/feed/ 2 Network complete http://build.manchesterdc.com/2009/02/24/network-complete/ http://build.manchesterdc.com/2009/02/24/network-complete/#comments Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:18:03 +0000 chrisbyrd http://build.manchesterdc.com/?p=522 The final leg of our fibre network was completed yesterday evening. The 20Gbps network is now live and running with full diversity and protection all the way back to London and out to the Internet.

The air-conditioning install is continuing, but was pushed a day or so behind schedule

No photos today unfortunately – expect more shortly…

]]> http://build.manchesterdc.com/2009/02/24/network-complete/feed/ 2 Progress 21th Feb http://build.manchesterdc.com/2009/02/21/progress-21th-feb/ http://build.manchesterdc.com/2009/02/21/progress-21th-feb/#comments Sat, 21 Feb 2009 12:18:52 +0000 chrisbyrd http://build.manchesterdc.com/?p=502 Everything is progressing very well. The fist of our office furniture has arrived, including a rather large solid oak reception desk. Installation of the Paxton proximity door security system is nearly complete and the two main fire suppression and detection systems are now up and running.

Installation of the air-conditioning systems has been progressing well this week, and is scheduled to be finished by Wednesday next week. Final fibre pulling and splicing was completed at 5am this morning (due to traffic control restrictions) and we’re hoping to bring this 10G link into live service on Monday

See below for photos of this week’s progress :-)

]]> http://build.manchesterdc.com/2009/02/21/progress-21th-feb/feed/ 0 Power-up! (Friday 13th!) http://build.manchesterdc.com/2009/02/14/power-up-friday-13th/ http://build.manchesterdc.com/2009/02/14/power-up-friday-13th/#comments Sat, 14 Feb 2009 19:45:27 +0000 chrisbyrd http://build.manchesterdc.com/?p=486 Friday was a very successful day. The UPS cluster and first generator have been commissioned, fully tested and also undergone several hours of load-bank testing. A number of different ‘real’ mains-failure scenarios were tested and the power backup systems performed flawlessly (without a single ‘tweak’ required!). The entire electrical infrastructure is now fully operational.

The cold-aisle containment is also now complete on the first pod (ie two contained rows) of racks.

There is more fibre pulling scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, with final splicing & testing on Wednesday. The final 10G network link will then be operational towards the end of the week. Thursday will see the main downflow air conditioning equipment installed and commissioned.

We’re very much on target for full completion by the end of the week :-)

Photos from Friday below…

]]> http://build.manchesterdc.com/2009/02/14/power-up-friday-13th/feed/ 1 Progress 12 Feb 09 http://build.manchesterdc.com/2009/02/12/progress-12-feb-09/ http://build.manchesterdc.com/2009/02/12/progress-12-feb-09/#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:44:01 +0000 Daniel B http://build.manchesterdc.com/?p=484 The main board is up and running, the generator is cabled and due to be commisioned tomorrow.

The plaster upstairs is drying nicely and should be painted early next next week.

The PDU's being finished yesterday Some of the plastering being done upstairs Some of the plastering being done upstairs More electrics Pretty lights on the main board PDU output readings Incoming power readings The generator wired up The generator wired up The data floor looking good Don't the racks look pretty What a lot of battery boxes ]]> http://build.manchesterdc.com/2009/02/12/progress-12-feb-09/feed/ 0 Progress 11th Feb 09 http://build.manchesterdc.com/2009/02/11/progress-11th-feb-09/ http://build.manchesterdc.com/2009/02/11/progress-11th-feb-09/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:33:11 +0000 jon http://build.manchesterdc.com/?p=447 The DC build is progressing well with the main panel now 90% installed (to be completed tomorrow), UPS cabling done, the first pod of racks has been installed and work has started on the containment for the cables to the generator (to be completed tomorrow).

Tomorrow United Utilities will arrive to upgrade part of our power supply, the UPS battery build starts and the generator cabling starts!

We hope to have initial power to the rack by Monday and Air conditioning around 1 week later.

The office has started to be plastered!

We will start the job of installing around 200 cables into patch panels late Friday/Monday.

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