Xfernet: DB4 Dublin Data Center

vThe DB4 Dublin Data Center, located at Unit 14, Northwest Business Park, Ballycoolin, Dublin 15, is a carrier-neutral IBX® facility operated by Equinix. Though some listings refer to “Xfernet DB4,” those sources adopt the same address and infrastructure details. Strategically, DB4 sits within Dublin’s robust digital infrastructure ecosystem, offering access to dense fiber networks, Internet exchanges, and connectivity to both European and transatlantic networks. The facility is powered entirely by renewable energy and supports interconnection across Equinix’s global IBX network.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Colocation space: 51,322 ft² (≈ 4,768 m²) over two floors 
• Raised floor construction with floor load capacity: 204 psf (≈ 9.8 kN/m²) 
• Power & redundancy:
• Utility feeds: 2 × 6 MVA 
• • UPS system: distributed redundant, N+1 redundancy 
• • Backup generators: 4 × 2.2 MVA units, standby redundancy N+1 
• Power / cooling density: accommodates 2–9 kW per cabinet 
• Cooling infrastructure: chilled water + free cooling, redundancy:
• • Chillers: N+1
• • CRAHs: N+3
• • HCT (heat exchange) systems: N+1 
• Architectural: metal panel and steel frame construction over two levels 

🔐 Security & Compliance

• Segregated security zones with biometric authentication (hand geometry + PIN)
• 24/7 onsite security officers 
• Card readers, biometric readers, motion sensors, CCTV with ≥ 90-day video retention
• Fire suppression & detection: VESDA, Argonite inert gas, high-sensitivity smoke detection (double-knock), visual & audio alarms
• Certifications & compliance: ISO 22301, ISO 27001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, PCI DSS, SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, EU Code of Conduct, Cyber Essentials

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Carrier-neutral facility enabling cross-connects and customer choice of network providers
• Direct access to Internet exchange fabrics including Equinix Internet Exchange and INEX (Irish Internet Exchange) 
• Metro Connect and cross-connect services across Equinix campuses
• Integration with Equinix’s global interconnection ecosystem via Equinix Fabric, Equinix Cloud Router, etc. 
• Network density: many local, regional, and global carriers present in the campus and fiber zones

💼 Who It Serves

• Enterprises seeking a resilient presence in the Irish/EU digital gateway
• Cloud and SaaS providers needing robust interconnection and cross-border reach
• Content, media, and delivery networks leveraging Dublin as a hub
• Network operators and carriers seeking peering, transit, and backbone connectivity
• Organizations requiring high compliance, security, and redundancy in Europe