OVH Cloud: GRA11 Data Center

The GRA11 Data Center is part of OVHcloud’s flagship Gravelines campus in northern France, one of the largest cloud data center hubs in Europe. Located near Dunkirk and positioned between Lille, Paris, London, and Brussels, the facility benefits from strong cross-border connectivity and proximity to major European network corridors.

As part of OVHcloud’s hyperscale Gravelines cluster, GRA11 supports public cloud, private cloud, hosted private cloud, and bare metal deployments. The site is engineered around OVHcloud’s vertically integrated model, including in-house server design, proprietary water-cooling systems, and large-scale automation. This approach enables cost-efficient, high-performance infrastructure with a strong emphasis on sustainability.

The Gravelines campus is known for its advanced water-cooling architecture and commitment to environmental efficiency, supporting scalable cloud and enterprise workloads while maintaining competitive energy performance metrics.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

1. Located within OVHcloud’s Gravelines (GRA) campus in northern France
2. Part of one of Europe’s largest cloud infrastructure clusters
3. Purpose-built for hyperscale cloud and bare metal environments
4. Designed and operated under OVHcloud’s fully integrated infrastructure model
5. Large-scale automation and proprietary hardware architecture
6. Strategic location with strong connectivity to major European markets

🔌 Power Infrastructure

1. High-capacity utility power from the French grid
2. Redundant electrical architecture supporting continuous operations
3. UPS-backed power systems and on-site backup generators
4. Engineered for cloud-scale workloads and rapid deployment

❄️ Cooling Infrastructure

1. OVHcloud proprietary water-cooling technology
2. Energy-efficient cooling systems designed to optimize PUE
3. Reduced reliance on traditional air conditioning systems
4. Emphasis on environmental performance and sustainable operations

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

1. Carrier-neutral connectivity
2. Direct access to major European internet backbones
3. Low-latency connectivity to France, UK, Belgium, Netherlands, and Germany
4. Integrated connectivity to OVHcloud global backbone network
5. Supports hybrid cloud and multi-region architectures

🔐 Security & Compliance

1. Multi-layer physical security controls
2. 24/7 monitored access and surveillance
3. Controlled data hall access and strict visitor management
4. Designed to meet European data protection and regulatory standards
5. Supports GDPR-compliant deployments

💼 Who It Serves

1. Enterprises deploying public and private cloud environments
2. SaaS and digital-native companies serving European markets
3. Organizations requiring GDPR-aligned infrastructure
4. Developers and startups leveraging OVHcloud’s global cloud platform
5. Businesses implementing hybrid or multi-cloud strategies