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Datum: MCR1 Data center

Datum MCR1 Data center is located at Delta House, Wavell Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 5QZ, Reino Unido. The data center is 70000 sqft. There is a total of 22000 sqft in raised floor space for colocation. It has access to 1.6 MW of power. We found 84 data center locations within 50 miles of this facility. No certifications are specified for this location.
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About MCR1 Data center

Located in South Manchester (Delta House, Wavell Road, Manchester, M22 5QZ) the MCR1 Data Centre is operated by Datum Datacentres and serves as a strategic colocation and connectivity hub for the North West UK market. The facility stands out for its high-security pedigree — including a police-linked NSI Gold approved alarm receiving centre on-site — as well as being carrier-neutral with multiple high-capacity fibre routes. With a focus on flexible colocation, mixed rack densities and strong interconnectivity, it is well suited to enterprises, service providers and organisations seeking high availability and regional presence.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

  • Technical footprint: Approximately 22,000 ft² of technical space across five data halls. 
  • Rack capacity: Around 320 racks in current configuration. 
  • Design / redundancy: Built to an enterprise Tier 3+ standard, with UPS systems in N + N configuration and high-capacity diesel generators on site. 
  • Power density: Standard full racks support up to 8 kW per rack; possibilities for higher densities subject to configuration. 
  • Connectivity: Carrier-neutral with diverse fibre entry, supports many Tier 1 networks, on-site Internet Exchange peering (e.g., IX Manchester) and dark fibre options.
  • Flexibility & scalability: Offers quarter-, half- and full-rack options, custom cages, and the building structure affords expansion room in adjacent capacity. 
  • Support services: On-site 24/7 operations and remote-hands support; full access for authorised clients. 

🔐 Security & Compliance

  • Physical site security includes full-height perimeter fencing, ANPR vehicle access, virtual trip-wire intrusion detection, and man-trap controlled entry. 
  • Access control: Four-factor access to data halls (access card, PIN, volumetric check, biometric / iris recognition) and continuous audit trail. 
  • On-site Alarm Receiving Centre: NSI Gold Approved (BS5979) with direct police link — one of the few in the UK. 
  • Certifications: ISO 27001 accredited for information security management. Compliance capable for PCI DSS and other regulatory regimes. 
  • Fire & suppression: VESDA early-smoke detection, FM200/Argonite gaseous suppression in data halls, full redundancy of life-safety and fire protection systems. 

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

  • Carrier-neutral environment: Many major network providers present (BT, Zayo, EuNetworks, Virgin Media, etc) with diverse entry paths. 
  • On-site peerings: Supports Internet Exchange connectivity (IX Manchester) and strong interconnect for cloud, network and service-provider customers. 
  • Redundant infrastructure: Multiple fibre routes, dark fibre options, high-capacity backbone links enabling low-latency regional and national access. 

💼 Who It Serves

  • Enterprises requiring robust colocation infrastructure with high-security and resilience demands (finance, public sector, defence).
  • Cloud, SaaS and managed-service providers looking for flexible rack density, strong interconnectivity and support.
  • Network operators, carriers and content-delivery networks aiming to peer or deploy edge/back-office infrastructure in the North West UK.
  • Businesses with hybrid-IT/DR architectures needing regional data-centre presence, connectivity and managed services.