AtlasEdge Data Centers: MAN001 Manchester Data Center

The AtlasEdge MAN001 Data Centre, also known as the Manchester Atlas edge facility, is operated by AtlasEdge and located at Unit 400, Metroplex Business Park, Broadway, Salford, Greater Manchester, M50 2UE, United Kingdom. Positioned just 20 km from the nearest major airport and 800 m from the nearest bus stop, the site offers excellent regional access for personnel and logistics. As a carrier‑neutral, Tier 3‑aligned edge data centre, MAN001 provides secure, resilient infrastructure and enables customers to interconnect within the rapidly growing Manchester digital ecosystem. Its strategic Manchester location amplifies connectivity potential across northern England and supports low‑latency delivery across media, creative, and enterprise sectors.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Technical Space: Offers over 200 m² of secure and resilient data centre space 
• Power: Provides a total utility capacity of 450 kW (equivalently 0.45 MW) 
• UPS Configuration: Utilizes a centralized UPS system with N+N redundancy and dedicated, diversely routed power distribution to each data hall 
• Backup Generators: Incorporates N+1 generator redundancy for whole‑site backup 
• Flooring & Environmental Controls: Features heavy‑duty raised floors; environmental conditions (temperature, humidity) adhere to ASHRAE guidelines
• Energy Efficiency: Connected to a city water cooling system with a backup chilled‑water system; operates on 100% green power. Equipped with a comprehensive energy monitoring system; holds ISO 14001 certification

🔐 Security & Compliance

• Physical Security: Includes high perimeter fencing, 24/7 onsite security personnel, and CCTV monitoring
• Access Controls: Employs photo‑badge card access, door‑opening alarms, and central alarm monitoring; secure tenant areas are available for equipment delivery, storage, and rack build
• Certifications: The facility is ISO 27001 certified, reflecting compliance with rigorous information security management standards 

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Carrier Neutrality: Fully carrier‑neutral; supports flexible connectivity through multiple providers
• Carrier Diversity: Offers alternative carrier routing where feasible and supports direct connections with major carriers and cloud providers 
• Internet Exchange Access: LINX Manchester interconnection services are live at the facility, allowing low‑latency peering via 10 GE or 100 GE ports and access to Microsoft Azure Peering Service (MAPS)
• Local Exchange Presence: Registered with PeeringDB as AtlasEdge MAN001, with one local exchange (LINX Manchester) present at the site 

💼 Who It Serves

• Enterprise & Regional Business: Ideal for businesses requiring low-latency access and resilient infrastructure in northern England.
• Media & Creative: Highly suited to Manchester’s robust media and creative sectors (e.g., MediaCityUK), benefiting from edge proximity and exchange access.
• Digital & Retail: Supports digital enterprises and e-commerce firms seeking efficient, local digital infrastructure delivery.
• Cloud & Network Operators: Attractive to network carriers, cloud providers, and interconnection services needing access to LINX and flexible connectivity options.