OVH Cloud: RBX2 Data Center

RBX2 is one of the core facilities within OVHcloud’s Roubaix (RBX) campus, located in northern France near the Belgium border. As part of OVHcloud’s historic and largest data center cluster, RBX2 supports large-scale public cloud, private cloud, bare metal, and hosting environments serving customers across Europe and globally.

Strategically positioned in Roubaix — OVHcloud’s headquarters location — RBX2 benefits from strong regional fiber connectivity and proximity to major European hubs including Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and London. The facility is integrated into OVHcloud’s proprietary infrastructure ecosystem, designed around high-density compute, water-cooling innovation, and energy efficiency.

RBX2 plays a critical role in OVHcloud’s vertically integrated model, where the company designs and manufactures its own servers, networking equipment, and cooling systems to optimize performance, sustainability, and cost efficiency.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

1. Located within OVHcloud’s flagship Roubaix (RBX) campus
2. Purpose-built to support public cloud, private cloud, and bare metal deployments
3. Integrated into OVHcloud’s global backbone network
4. Designed for high-density server environments
5. Built using OVHcloud’s proprietary rack and server architecture
6. Part of a multi-building campus supporting scalable expansion

🔌 Power Infrastructure

1. Redundant utility power feeds
2. UPS-backed power systems supporting critical loads
3. Backup generators ensuring business continuity
4. Designed for scalable IT load growth

❄️ Cooling Architecture

1. OVHcloud proprietary water-cooling technology
2. Energy-efficient cooling systems designed to optimize PUE
3. Heat management optimized for high-density server deployments
4. Continuous environmental monitoring

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

1. Direct integration into OVHcloud’s global fiber backbone
2. High-capacity connectivity to major European internet exchanges
3. Low-latency access to Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and London
4. Carrier-neutral interconnection options
5. Private networking options for hybrid and multi-cloud environments

🔐 Security & Compliance

1. 24/7 on-site security operations
2. Multi-layer access control with restricted data hall entry
3. CCTV monitoring throughout the facility
4. Fire detection and suppression systems
5. Compliance alignment with European security and data protection standards (including GDPR requirements)

💼 Who It Serves

1. Enterprises deploying hybrid and multi-cloud architectures
2. SaaS and technology companies requiring scalable infrastructure
3. Developers and startups leveraging public cloud and bare metal
4. E-commerce and digital platforms serving European markets
5. Organizations requiring EU data residency