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Geo builds diversified network for HP-Enterprise Services Wynyard data centre
HP Enterprise Services has chosen Geo to design and build a fibre network in the UK to connect two data centres in the North-East of England, providing the highest levels of data integrity and security.
Geo has designed and built new routes between HPs’ existing data centre in Sunderland and their new 330,000 sq. ft. eco-data centre near Middlesbrough. It will be the largest data centre to be commissioned in Europe in 2010. HP purchased the facility in February and immediately started its fit out as a high tech data centre site. Following completion of the build, the ongoing support and maintenance of this new network will be undertaken by Geo on HP’s behalf.
The new Wynyard Data Centre incorporates the highest levels of environmental design. It uses an unusual architecture for its free cooling system. The entire 12-foot high ground floor of the double-height facility acts as a cold air chamber, with the IT technology housed on the first floor benefiting from the refrigeration effect.
Geo has constructed a diverse dedicated fibre network to the east and west of the direct route between the two sites. The network will enable active replication and guarantee continuity of service in the event either of the routes fails.
“The Wynyard Data Centre incorporates the very best of data centre design, from the environmental features critical to its efficient operation through to the IT infrastructure,” said Gary Bailey, HP-Enterprise Services Network Programme Manager.
“A key consideration in designing communication infrastructure for the facility was modelling all possible points of network failure to the highest levels of diversity and security. Geo demonstrated their capabilities in this respect and were selected for their ability to meet these demanding requirements,” added Bailey.
“Geo has a wealth of experience in the design, build and operation of fibre networks in the UK. We have been able to provide HP with the expertise that comes from building and managing nationally more than 3,000km of network throughout the UK,” said Chris Smedley, Chief Executive, Geo.
“Dedicated fibre optic networks offer the highest levels of reliability, total control, no sharing or shaping of traffic with the ability to scale up your bandwidth to as high a level as you need,” added Smedley.
HP Enterprise Services delivers managed IT services from more than 100 data centres around the world. It is the largest supplier of IT services to the UK Government and also serves a large number of Blue Chip UK and Global Companies.
