Faq

Your questions, our answers

In this section we have answered a few of the most Frequently Asked Questions about datacentres in general and Datacentres UK in particular. We hope you find this section useful, but if you have a specific question which is not answered here, please feel free to post it via email using the details on our contact page for a quick, personal response.

What is a Datacentre?

Often people imagine a datacentre to be a large installation with many cabinets. In reality datacentres range in size from 1 to 1,000 cabinets housing IT infrastructure. What they all have in common is that they form a central location for an organisation's data and communications.

What is included in the design of a datacentre?

As well as the infrastructure of the IT system itself (cabinets, servers, cabling), the modern datacentre will include primary and back-up power systems, cooling systems, fire suppression, security and disaster recovery systems.

Do I need a new building for a datacentre?

A modern system called HACS (hot aisle containment system) means that there is now much greater flexibility over the site of your datacentre. Far from requiring a custom-built facility, a datacentre can be sited in almost any room with sufficient floor space.