The Cyxtera LHR3 Reading Data Center Campus, located on Eskdale Road in Winnersh, Wokingham, UK, is a substantial facility spanning 60,000 square feet. This entire area is dedicated to raised floor space for colocation services, offering robust capacity for businesses. The campus is equipped with a significant power infrastructure, providing access to 5.6 MW, ensuring reliable operations. Furthermore, its strategic location within 50 miles of 109 other data center facilities highlights its position within a major data center hub. The facility boasts a comprehensive array of certifications, including PCI-DSS, ISAE-3402, ISO 27001, SSAE-18, HIPAA, SSAE-16 Type 1, SOC 2 Type 2, SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 2 Type 1, SSAE-16 Type 2, and SOC 1 Type 2, underscoring its commitment to high standards of security, compliance, and operational excellence.
This state-of-the-art facility is strategically located along the M4 Thames Valley Tech Corridor, near Reading, offering optimal safety and accessibility. Its single-story design, constructed with steel and brick, is situated outside of all known flight paths, flood zones, and COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards) sites, significantly minimizing exposure to potential risks and hazards. The center benefits from excellent connectivity, being just 22 miles from Heathrow International Airport and 37 miles from the heart of Central London.
The data center boasts robust power infrastructure, featuring 5.6 MW of utility power and a substantial 12.8 MW UPS capacity with an N+1 configuration for uninterrupted operations. Generator capacity stands at 6.0 MW, also in an N+1 configuration, supported by a significant fuel reserve of 163,500 liters, ensuring continuous power supply even during extended outages. Advanced cooling systems provide 1,563.5 tons of cooling capacity, configured in an N+1 redundancy for optimal temperature regulation. A comprehensive network of carriers, including British Telecom, Cable and Wireless UK, CenturyLink, Colt Telecom, Level 3, Virgin Media, and Vodafone, ensures diverse and reliable connectivity options.
