Gelsen-Net: Gerhardstraße Data Center

Gerhardstraße Data Center, operated by GELSEN-NET, is a carrier-neutral data center located in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, serving enterprises and service providers within the Ruhr metropolitan region. Positioned in one of Germany’s most densely connected industrial and commercial corridors, the facility benefits from proximity to major cities such as Essen, Dortmund, and Düsseldorf. Designed to support secure, scalable, and connectivity-focused IT infrastructure, the data center aligns with GELSEN-NET’s role as a regional telecommunications provider delivering reliable digital infrastructure and network services.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

1. High-availability, enterprise-grade facility design supporting continuous operations and business-critical workloads.
2. Redundant power infrastructure, including UPS-backed power systems and emergency generators for reliable uptime.
3. Efficient cooling systems designed to maintain stable operating conditions across standard enterprise rack densities.
4. Carrier-neutral colocation environment, allowing customers to interconnect with multiple network providers.
5. Scalable colocation offerings, including single cabinets, full racks, and private cages for enterprise and service provider deployments.
6. Functional facility layout supporting efficient use of space and power.
7. 24/7 monitoring and operational oversight, with remote-hands services available for infrastructure support.

🔐 Security & Compliance

1. Multi-layer physical security controls, including secured site access and restricted data hall entry.
2. Badge-based and role-based access control for customer environments.
3. Continuous CCTV monitoring across critical facility areas.
4. Fire detection and suppression systems, including early smoke detection and gas-based fire suppression technologies.
5. Compliance alignment with commonly adopted German and European standards and regulatory requirements, including:
6. ISO 27001 (Information Security Management)
7. ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
8. GDPR data-protection requirements
9. Secure customer deployments supported through locked cabinets and segregated colocation spaces.

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

1. Carrier-neutral connectivity, supporting interconnection with regional and national network providers.
2. Strong metro and regional connectivity throughout the Ruhr area and across Germany.
3. Low-latency access to major population centers and business districts in North Rhine-Westphalia.
4. Cross-connect services available via fiber for customer, carrier, and partner interconnections.
5. Well suited for hybrid IT architectures, regional connectivity hubs, and network-centric deployments.

💼 Who It Serves

1. Enterprises seeking secure, regionally located infrastructure within North Rhine-Westphalia.
2. Municipal organizations and public-sector entities requiring local data residency.
3. Internet service providers and network operators establishing regional points of presence.
4. Cloud, SaaS, and managed service providers supporting regional platforms.
5. Organizations implementing hybrid IT, disaster recovery, or multi-site architectures across Germany.