stackit: DC 01 in Neckarsulm
About DC 01 in Neckarsulm
The DC 01 facility of STACKIT is located at Stiftsbergstraße 1 in Neckarsulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It operates within the headquarters campus of the parent Schwarz Group, offering a strategic colocation and cloud-ready environment in one of Germany’s industrial and digital hubs.
Designed to support high-availability IT infrastructure, DC 01 caters to enterprises, cloud users and service providers seeking a German-hosted, sovereign infrastructure footprint with strong connectivity, scalability and reliability. Its location offers easy access to major motorway (A6/A81) and rail networks, making it convenient for deployments and operations in the south-west region of Germany.
By integrating with STACKIT’s broader cloud and service offerings, this data centre acts as a foundation for hybrid deployments, secure colocation and scalable infrastructure within the German market.
⚙️ Facility Highlights
- Rack power configurations support between 2 kW and 20 kW per rack, with standard offerings at up to ~10 kW (higher on request).
- Advanced cooling infrastructure featuring cold-aisle containment and redundant, demand-based air-conditioning systems for efficient thermal management.
- Fully redundant power feeds, modular UPS systems, and a backup generator with fuel storage to support up to 72 hours of operation at full load without external supply.
- Certified data-centre environment: the facility complies with industry-standard norms and is part of STACKIT’s ISO 27001-certified colocation portfolio.
- Modular service options including hardware delivery, installation, cable planning, custom rack sensorisation (temperature, humidity, door status) and tailored access.
🔐 Security & Compliance
- Access control at all relevant doors using card-key, code or biometric systems; interior and exterior building surveillance covers IT and technical areas.
- Brand-new or modern infrastructure design: separate fire compartments within the data centre and technical areas, plus early warning systems.
- The facility operates under the German data-sovereignty and GDPR-compliant framework, with STACKIT promoting “100 % made in Germany” service delivery.
- Continuous operational monitoring (24/7) of data-centre infrastructure to ensure reliability and transparent service delivery.
🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access
- Carrier-neutral colocation environment offering diverse fibre entry paths and multiple network providers, allowing low-latency access across Germany and into Central Europe.
- Located at the Schwarz Group’s IT campus with strong in-house network as well as external connectivity options; ideal for hybrid cloud, peering and interconnect setups.
- The German Datacenter Association lists STACKIT as a member, reinforcing its commitment to connectivity standards, data-sovereignty and carrier-ecosystem participation.
💼 Who It Serves
- Enterprises, software-as-a-service (SaaS) providers and mid-market firms seeking a reliable German-hosted colocation site with flexible rack options and strong operational support.
- Cloud integrators and managed-service providers looking to combine colocation space with STACKIT’s cloud and infrastructure services in a sovereign German setting.
- Regulatory-sensitive organisations (e.g., healthcare, finance, public sector) that require certified infrastructure, German jurisdiction and high availability.
- Network & telecommunication operators, content-delivery providers and system integrators needing a reliably connected and carrier-neutral data-centre footprint in Baden-Württemberg.