NorthC: Amsterdam 2 Data Center

The NorthC Amsterdam 2 Data Center is strategically located in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Region, one of Europe’s leading digital and connectivity hubs. As part of NorthC’s regional platform spanning the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland, this facility provides enterprises, cloud providers, and international carriers with secure and scalable colocation solutions.

Amsterdam 2 is designed to meet the demands of businesses operating in one of the world’s most interconnected markets, benefitting from proximity to AMS-IX and a dense ecosystem of telecom and cloud providers. With ongoing infrastructure upgrades scheduled for completion by Q4 2026, NorthC is ensuring that this facility delivers the highest standards of availability, redundancy, and security.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

Current Facilities

• Installed electrical capacity: 3.44 MW
• Single-feed power supply
• UPS system: 3.44 MW
• Generator redundancy: 4 × 1.7 MVA (Tier-2 standard)
• Cooling redundancy = N, cooling performance up to 866 W/m²
• Fire protection: dry-pipe sprinkler system with early smoke detection
• Logistics: support for receipt and temporary storage of equipment and goods
• Customer access through Self Service Portal

Planned Upgrades (by Q4 2026)

• Installed electrical capacity: 3.8 MW
• Distributed redundant power supply (N+1)
• UPS system: 3.8 MW
• Generator redundancy: Tier-3 compliant
• Cooling redundancy = N+1, cooling performance up to 1000 W/m²
• Fire protection: high-fog water mist system with advanced smoke detection
• Expanded services: Remote Hands, service requests via MyNorthC portal, and monitoring through the CIMS platform

🔐 Security & Compliance

• Layered physical security with perimeter fencing and blind walls
• Secured entry gate for restricted access
• 24/7 remote monitoring with two-factor authentication (2FA)
• 24/7 CCTV surveillance at entry points and colocation areas
• Planned: biometric 2FA turnstile access and 24/7 onsite security

4. 🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Carrier-neutral facility with access to multiple providers
• Redundant fiber entry points for diverse connectivity paths
• Direct proximity to Amsterdam’s extensive carrier and cloud ecosystem, including AMS-IX
• Interconnection within NorthC’s broader network of regional data centers
• Service flexibility supported by MyNorthC self-service portal and Remote Hands

5. 💼 Who It Serves

• Enterprises and service providers requiring low-latency infrastructure in Amsterdam
• Cloud and IT companies leveraging the dense interconnection ecosystem around AMS-IX
• International carriers and content providers looking for Tier-3 ready colocation
• Businesses with strict compliance, security, and availability requirements
• Organizations aiming for sustainable IT operations, aligned with NorthC’s CO₂-neutral by 2030 target