The power infrastructure at our new Manchester data centre, MCR2, is designed to provide and manage power efficiently and reliably, ensuring continuous and effective operations without any interruptions. Currently at an advanced stage of construction, MCR2 is on track to open its doors in early 2025. As part of our northern infrastructure network, this new cutting-edge data centre is located next door to our existing facility (MCR1) and promises to deliver unparalleled reliability and efficiency to support critical operations and sustainable growth.
MCR2 – a focus on power
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Powering MCR2
Key power infrastructure
Power supply distribution at our MCR2 data centre:
- Transformers: our transformers convert high-voltage electricity to a usable voltage level, ensuring a stable and safe power supply to all equipment.
- Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS): in case of mains failure, our UPS systems provide immediate backup power, ensuring no interruption to critical systems.
- Backup generators: our standby generators activate automatically during a power outage, providing extended backup power to keep operations running smoothly.
Power management
- Power management plan: we have comprehensive strategies for managing power usage and distribution, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
- Virtualisation technologies: by consolidating workloads, we will optimise power usage and reduce unnecessary consumption.
- Power capping: we will implement limits on power usage to avoid overconsumption, enhancing both efficiency and sustainability.
Power metrics
- Power density: high power density will ensure that MCR2 can support high-performance computing and other power-intensive applications, making it ideal for demanding IT environments.
- Redundancy: redundancy is critical for ensuring an uninterrupted power supply, even in the event of a failure or outage. At MCR2, we will duplicate critical power infrastructure components and systems, including multiple power feeds, redundant UPS units, and backup generators.
- Power efficiency: efficient power utilisation within our data centre infrastructure will reduce waste and operational costs while supporting environmental sustainability efforts. We will strive continuously to enhance our power efficiency to offer both economic and ecological benefits.
- Power distribution: our power distribution process will include power distribution units (PDUs) that ensure reliable and balanced power delivery to all connected devices. This ensures that every piece of equipment operates optimally.
- Power monitoring: MCR2 will employ advanced tools and systems to monitor power usage, temperature, and humidity levels. Continuous monitoring helps us identify inefficiencies and potential issues before they become critical, ensuring smooth and reliable operations.
- Power management: effective power management involves dynamic adjustments to power allocation based on real-time demands and predictive analytics. This helps in load balancing and optimising overall efficiency.
Benefits of careful power monitoring
- Cost management: by monitoring and optimising power usage, we reduce operating costs significantly. Efficient power usage translates to lower electricity bills and better resource allocation.
- Capacity planning: our careful monitoring helps us identify potential bottlenecks or areas for improvement in power distribution. This ensures that our services can be scaled effectively to meet growing demands without compromising performance.
- Environmental sustainability: we adopt energy-efficient practices and technologies to minimise the environmental impact of our operations. This contributes to the overall sustainability goals of our organisation, making MCR2 a responsible choice.
- Performance optimisation: reliable power ensures that all systems operate at peak efficiency, supporting business continuity and service quality. By reducing the risk of power-related downtime, we enhance the overall performance of our data centres.
Find out more
Our advanced power management strategies and continuous monitoring ensure that your critical systems remain operational, no matter what. For further details or specific enquiries about our MCR2 data centre power specifications, please contact our team.