Located at Av. Punto Com, 23, 28805 Alcala de Henares, Spain, Telefonica Global Solutions Tecno Alcala is a substantial data center facility spanning 265,000 square feet. This impressive space includes 100,000 square feet dedicated to raised floor colocation, providing ample capacity for various client needs. The facility is powered by a robust 15 MW supply, ensuring reliable and continuous operation. Furthermore, its strategic location offers proximity to 21 other data center facilities within a 50-mile radius, highlighting a vibrant and interconnected digital ecosystem. Telefonica Global Solutions Tecno Alcala is also distinguished by its comprehensive certifications, including PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, and ISO 14001, underscoring its commitment to security, quality management, and environmental responsibility.
This advanced data processing center, one of the largest globally, operates in conjunction with five other centers to meet extensive service demands. Its full capacity is underpinned by robust endorsements, including a remarkable 99.995% monthly reliability (equating to less than 30 minutes of downtime per year) and Gold TIER IV certification from the Uptime Institute, the leading authority in global data center reliability and availability. The facility also features an innovation center with dedicated space for product tours and demonstrations.
Key features include: * **Tier IV Certification:** This signifies an annual availability of 99.995%, guaranteeing that less than 26 minutes of activity will be uninsured per year. This stands a significant step above TIER III certification, which offers 99.982% assured availability (95 minutes uninsured annually).
* **Advanced Refrigeration:** A raised floor system throughout the data center rooms facilitates the flow of recycled air, effectively managing the heat generated by equipment. Temperatures are precisely monitored and maintained between 18 and 24°C to ensure optimal conditions.
* **Energy Efficiency:** Measured by the power usage effectiveness (PUE) ratio (energy input to IT room energy usage), with an optimal ratio of 1. This TIER IV Data Centre operates with an impressive PUE between 1.2 and 1.3, showcasing its commitment to energy conservation.
* **Scalability:** Designed with modularity in mind, the data center can expand its power capacity without requiring disruptive overhauls. Its “LEGO-like” construction, as described by its creators, allows for quick and easy addition of new electrical boxes.
* **Redundancy:** This critical factor ensures data security and equipment activity. All rooms are equipped with double power supplies that operate independently. The total power requirement is calculated and doubled with a safety margin, eliminating supply concerns. Data access networks are also duplicated, ensuring 99.995% annual availability.
* **Geographic Advantage:** The favorable physical and climatic conditions in Spain, with its low incidence of earthquakes and hurricanes, contribute to the ease of achieving this high level of operational reliability.
