Secure data centers in Europe

The power supply systems in each of our data centers in Germany are directly connected to the urban network through two independent power lines. If the power goes out, an array of diesel-powered generators will support the data center for at least three days. A smooth transition from the regular power supply to the emergency supply is guaranteed through the use of industrial UPSs. These systems are also duplicated to increase fault tolerance.

All TelemaxX data centers are interconnected with a fiber-optic circle. The data center network infrastructure uses numerous redundant communication lines for outside connections. Internet access is ensured by dedicated communication lines to Tier-1 providers in Germany and the world. There is also a direct connection to the DE-CIX in Frankfurt. This is the quickest way to transfer data all over Europe, within the EU and beyond.

All data center systems are constantly monitored by a multi-circuit security system and its workability is regularly checked. Access to the data centers and the equipment is strictly controlled. Comprehensive physical security measures include different access levels, personal ID cards, digital security locks, identification systems and round-the-clock video surveillance with archiving. Racks with customer equipment are locked like bank cells.

The SDC2 data center uses a dedicated power grid separate from other Serverius facilities. 100% of the power consumed by the data center comes from CO2 neutral wind turbines, making the facility environmentally sustainable. The 2N redundancy scheme has allowed the data center to maintain 100% availability for more than 8 years; in case of accidents, reserve generators can support the facility for 24 hours.

SDC2 is carrier-neutral, allowing it to offer more connectivity options. The facility offers direct access to peering platforms such as SpeedIX, AMS-IX, and NL-IX, as well as fiber connectivity to international and local carriers including British Telecom, Eurofiber, Relined and others.

The data center uses HSSD fire detection systems which detect early signs of fire through high sensitivity to smoke and triggers the automatic FirePro®/IG55 fire suppression system. The walls and ceilings of the data center can resist fire for at least 30 minutes.

The premises are surrounded by an electrical wired fence preventing any unauthorized access. Access to the facility is strictly controlled through ID cards, fingerprint scanners and two-factor authentication. The entire data center is monitored by video surveillance systems 24/7.