node4 ltd: Derby Data Centre

Located in Derby (Millennium Way, Pride Park DE24 8HZ), the Node4 Derby Data Centre is a purpose-built facility operated by Node4 Ltd, offering colocation, managed hosting and connectivity services. It benefits from a strategic Midlands location — providing good regional UK reach and proximity to major transport and network routes. The site stands out for being part of Node4’s owned infrastructure network (not simply a third-party leased facility), enabling tighter integration of cloud, connectivity and managed services. Additionally, while not one of the largest campus-style data centres, its size and operator focus give it agility and responsiveness for mid-market enterprises and hybrid IT deployments.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• The Derby data centre supports approximately 330 racks in 4 data halls.
• It has an IT load of about 1 MW and a gross footprint around 16,000 sq ft (with ~6,500 sq ft net technical space) according to public data. 
• Redundancy: The facility employs N+1 generator backup and N+1 UPS design. 
• Cooling architecture: The halls are fitted with heavy‐duty raised flooring and monitoring of temperature & humidity throughout the halls. 
• Energy efficiency / sustainability: Node4’s datasheet states the site is ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certified and utilises sustainable (REGO) energy supplies. 
• Scalability / expansion: While the Derby site is established and relatively compact (and may have limited expansion possibilities compared to their larger sites) it still supports quarter-rack, half-rack and full-rack options and works in tandem with Node4’s wider UK footprint for growth. 
• Support services: On-site technicians 24/7, remote hands & eyes services available. Node4 emphasises full support of colocation plus their extended managed services, cloud, connectivity portfolio. 
• Unique features: Being fully owned and operated by Node4 means end-to‐end control (power, cooling, connectivity) and tight integration with their MPLS backbone and managed services stack. 

🔐 Security & Compliance

• 24/7 on-site security with CCTV covering all entry/exit points and perimeter fencing.
• Access controls including mantraps, biometric or proximity card systems and multi-factor authentication for high-security zones (Node4 describes photo ID/proximity card entry). 
• Compliance: ISO 27001 accredited, PCI DSS compliant. 
• Fire suppression: The facility uses FM200/IG55 fire suppression systems in data areas; early smoke detection (VESDA) and detection in raised floor/ceiling voids. 
• Secure customer cages/suites: Node4 offers fully customised caged areas for clients requiring dedicated secure environments. 

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Carrier‐neutral: The Derby site offers connections from multiple Tier 1 and national network providers, and is part of Node4’s core MPLS network. 
• Redundant fibre paths and diverse entry routes: The facility supports diverse network entry and resilient connectivity options. 
• Cloud and Internet Exchange access: While specific IX details may not be publicly enumerated, Node4’s network and colocation service emphasise interconnection, cloud on-ramps and low latency links. 
• Low-latency regional & UK backbone reach: Being located mid-UK in the Midlands gives good latency to both North and South UK regions and access to London and major Internet exchanges.

💼 Who It Serves

• Enterprises requiring high availability and compliance: Suitable for organisations with critical workloads but perhaps not requiring massive wholesale campus scale.
• Cloud, content delivery and SaaS providers: The facility’s managed services integration and network backbone makes it a fit for service providers and SaaS operations.
• Financial institutions and government agencies: With ISO27001/PCI compliance, strong physical security and managed service ecosystem, regulatory-sensitive organisations can deploy here.
• AI, ML, edge computing workloads: While the power density and load of the Derby site may be more moderate compared to ‘hyperscale’ campuses, its flexibility and connectivity mean it can support high‐performance workloads and hybrid architectures.
• Businesses seeking scalable colocation and hybrid IT solutions: If you are deploying hardware, connecting to cloud (public/hybrid), using managed services and need strong connectivity plus support, this is a good fit.