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Bristol Data Center – BRS1

The nLighten edge data center in Bristol (BRS1) is a high availability and secure facility with 2040 m2 of dedicated colocation space and 3150 kW of power. It is located in the north of Bristol, close to the M5 motorway and just 35 minutes by car from Bristol Airport.

Secure Data Center & Colocation in Bristol

Like the other nLighten facilities, the Bristol location enables our customers to benefit from a well- connected, high-availability data center – capable of housing high-density cabinets. The data center comes with a wide range of on-site services and an established ecosystem of partners, all there to optimally support our customers’ IT environment.

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2040 m2 of secure edge data center space

Scale resources dynamically with colocation services ranging from quarter racks to single or multi-room solutions.

3150kW of reliable power

Designed to a tier III standard means that it meets the most demanding requirements of backup for power generators, UPS and cooling infrastructure.

Carbon Free Energy (CFE) Commitment

We are committed to procuring energy via renewable power sources and using excess heat to support the energy needs of our local communities via our Carbon Free Energy Commitment.

Why do we have a data center in Bristol?

Bristol is located in the southwest of England and has a rich seafaring history. Today, the former port in the city center is a cultural center and Bristol is known for its thriving street art scene. The city attracts a lot of companies, and this dynamic environment has propelled Bristol into a hotspot for cutting-edge enterprises.

Bristol’s robust economy and advanced technology landscape firmly position it as a key player in the UK’s business landscape. The nLighten data center in Bristol offers essential colocation and edge computing services, and plays a pivotal role in reinforcing the city’s telecommunications infrastructure.

Bristol

Our Range of Data Center Services...

Colocation Services

Our secure, pre-defined modular aisle and services containment system ensures fast deployment for your hardware and is scalable, to grow alongside your business.

Connectivity

Select access to over 65 carriers and partners for your exact requirements from the nLighten European footprint.

On-Site Services

Access support from our team of expert engineers who can work for you on a range of tasks from installing hardware to network connectivity.

Advantages of our Bristol Data Center

Location

Conveniently located for easy access by road and public transport

Design

Tier III design target

Connectivity

Carrier-neutral data center with diverse fibre entry points and meet-me areas

Cooling

Cooling and humidity design complying with ASHRAE A1 allowable category

Compliance

ISO27001, and programme in place for PCI-DSS, SOC1, SOC2, ISO14001, ISO 50001, ISO22301

Power

Redundant power with independent A and B feeds to each cabinet
Proposed end-state site capacity
Design power usage effectiveness (PUE) all phases
Standard density
High density positions up to 12 kW Air-cooling and 50 kW rear door-cooling (AI-ready)
New rooms

Sustainability

Heat recovery, residual redirected to local heating networks
Feasibility study ongoing
Commitment to a carbon-free energy footprint
Green certificates
Zero carbon/nuclear

Security

Dual factor access control (pin/biometrics);five lines of defence design target
CCTV – Full coverage, storage in compliance with local laws
Fire suppression in the data hall

24/7 Support

24/7 service desk and 24/7 access to NOC services
24/7 remote hands
On-site staffing
Office hours

Reliable Data Centre Connectivity

With data centers across the country, this carrier neutral data center has diverse fibre entry points and meet-me areas.

The facility is strategically positioned to all the major fibre networks within the UK.

We are now a major player in the UK and have the resources of nLighten to accelerate our ambition to cover the whole of the UK.

nLighten Edge Data Centers across Europe

We operate edge data centers distributed across Europe’s key economic hubs. These allow excellent low latency network access for local industry, private users and the mobile workforce.

nLighten Edge Data Center

Bristol

Bristol is located in the southwest of England and has a rich seafaring history. Today, the former port in the city center is a cultural center and Bristol is known for its thriving street art scene. The city attracts a lot of companies, and this dynamic environment has propelled Bristol into a hotspot for cutting-edge enterprises. Bristol’s robust economy and advanced technology landscape firmly position it as a key player in the UK’s business landscape. The nLighten data center in Bristol offers essential colocation and edge computing services, and plays a pivotal role in reinforcing the city’s telecommunications infrastructure.

Bristol

The data center is conveniently located in the north of Bristol, close to the M5 motorway and just 35 minutes by car from the Bristol airport.

Like the other nLighten facilities, the Bristol data center will enable our customers to benefit from a very well-connected, high-availability data center and capable of housing high density cabinets. The data center comes with a number of On-Site Services and a growing eco-system of partners, all there to optimally support our customers IT environment.

Download the Bristol nLighten Edge Data Center Datasheet for technical information

Features ...

Up to 15 kW on raised floor and 20 kW on concrete floor, higher density upon request

Redundant power with independent A and B feeds to each cabinet

Power redundancy at N+1 power

Cooling generation N+1 redundancy, air conditioning units N+1

Cooling and humidity design complying with ASHRAE A1 allowable category

Heat recovery with high export temperature to local heating networks prepared

Fire detection and suppression equipment in the data center area

Access Control and permanent CCTV monitoring with secure archive

24/7 service- and helpdesk, 24/7 access

Carrier-neutral data center with divers fiber entry points and meet me areas

Conveniently located for easy access by road and public transport

Get in touch

Stay in touch and help us build a new world of data centers designed for future generations. Please contact us for more information.

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