Bahnhof AB: Sparven Data Center

The Sparven Data Center is located in Malmö (Lugnet, Storgatan 15 B) — at the uppermost level of the historic “Sparven” building, where Malmö’s fibre- and copper-networks converge. Operated by Bahnhof AB, this facility represents the company’s southernmost data-centre location and emphasises high-connectivity and energy-efficiency.  Its placement in Malmö offers strategic advantages: access to regional Nordic networks, proximity to continental Europe, and location within a transport-friendly setting. Bahnhof notes that all their data-centres are situated in central Sweden to deliver low-latency access and good transport infrastructure. 

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Certified according to Protection Class 3 (SSF 200) and Alarm Class 3 (SSF 130). 
• ISO 27001 certification applies to the site. 
• Redundant power setup: facility has its own 11 kV transformers, UPS system (Eaton 9395) with internal redundancy (N+1) and diesel generator backup (0.8 MW) at the time of specification.
• Cooling system: chilled-water based, “free-cooling” (via outdoor air) plus compressor cooling; server halls designed to ASHRAE standard; PUE target ~1.2. 
• Infrastructure supports individual racks >10 kW and the facility architecture is described in brochures as “extremely energy-efficient”. 

🔐 Security & Compliance

• The site is protected with three physical layers of perimeter control, access badge and tag-reader control, CCTV surveillance with recordings retained (at least 3 months). 
• Intrusion detection systems, monitored alarms, and integration with external security services (guard-monitoring) are in place. 
• Fire suppression: aspirating smoke detection (VESDA) and Novec 1230 gas extinguishing in server halls. 
• Bahnhof’s corporate policy: all data centres are owned and operated by the company, and adhere to Swedish regulations including operations in a GDPR environment. 

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Located at the convergence point of fibre and copper networks in Malmö, giving access to both national and international fibre routes. 
• Bahnhof emphasises “unmatched connectivity” – customers can easily connect to operators, cloud providers and the internet via the site. 
• Carrier-neutral access is supported (note: specific carrier lists not publicly listed for this site), enabling interconnect and cross-connect services. 

💼 Who It Serves

• Enterprises and cloud providers seeking a Nordic colocation facility with strong connectivity and energy-efficient infrastructure.
• Carriers and network operators needing a secure, centrally-located facility in Malmö with access to dense fibre convergence.
• Organisations with mission-critical infrastructure requiring high security, certified operations and power/thermal redundancy in Sweden.
• SaaS, streaming, content or media businesses targeting the Nordic or European markets with a need for low-latency connectivity and green operations.