M247 Ltd Manchester Datacentre Build Blog http://build.manchesterdc.com Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:54:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 1u colocation packages http://build.manchesterdc.com/2010/03/24/1u-colocation-packages/ http://build.manchesterdc.com/2010/03/24/1u-colocation-packages/#comments Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:22:56 +0000 jon http://build.manchesterdc.com/?p=643 Our 1u colocation package has recently been updated to include 0.8amps of power as standard, this allows you to run almost any single CPU server!

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Currently we are running 2 clusters here in our Manchester datacenter however we have plans to launch clusters in Frankfurt, East coast USA and West coast USA.

]]> http://build.manchesterdc.com/2010/03/08/cloud-hosting-launched/feed/ 0 Manchester Colocation Website Launced http://build.manchesterdc.com/2009/08/11/manchester-colocation-website-launced/ http://build.manchesterdc.com/2009/08/11/manchester-colocation-website-launced/#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:12:16 +0000 chrisbyrd http://build.manchesterdc.com/?p=629 We have today launched a new website for IceColo – our Manchester Colocation brand

The website also contains lots of information about the major Manchester Network deployment required by our networking division GlobalAXS to support the datacentre.

]]> http://build.manchesterdc.com/2009/08/11/manchester-colocation-website-launced/feed/ 1 27th May – Photos of our Colocation Facilities http://build.manchesterdc.com/2009/05/27/27th-may-professional-photos-of-our-colocation-facilities/ http://build.manchesterdc.com/2009/05/27/27th-may-professional-photos-of-our-colocation-facilities/#comments Wed, 27 May 2009 09:54:08 +0000 chrisbyrd http://build.manchesterdc.com/?p=598 As part of their case study, our UPS manufacturer sent a photographer to take some pictures of our completed datacentre. See below for the results :-)

Main Entrance Area Main Entrance Half-Megawatt diesel generators Generator & Diesel Tank DX Condensors Generator and cable connections Half-Megawatt Diesel Generator UPS Modules UPS Module UPS Module UPS Modules 100KVA UPS Module UPS Panel Inside Contained 'cold-aisle' SuperMicro Serves Geoff Garside Geoff Garside Rack containing Dell PowerEdge Servers Main Data Area Colocation Racks Chris Byrd ]]> http://build.manchesterdc.com/2009/05/27/27th-may-professional-photos-of-our-colocation-facilities/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/ 1 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…

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