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With some of the most sophisticated security of any data center in Europe, the NetActuate Manchester data center boasts over 70,000 sq. ft of space and is known as Manchester’s most resilient colocation facility. As well as being the only data center in the UK to offer 2(N+N) UPS redundancy and an on-site BS5979 control center, it hosts industry-standard environmental monitoring, fire detection and suppression systems to avert environmental risks to hardware, and it has a myriad of certifications (such as ISO2700).

Customers in this location can also benefit from direct access to LINX (the London Internet Exchange) Manchester (as well as the NetActuate Global Network), which has over 130 connected networks, a mix of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and large content networks. Traffic regularly exceeds 170Gbps and in September last year, the exchange hit a new maximum traffic peak of 255Gbps, making LINX Manchester one of the busier exchanges in Europe.

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Building

  • 70,000+ sq ft
  • Most sophisticated security of any datacenter in Europe
  • NSI Gold Approved BS5979 control room

Compliance

  • ISO27001
  • BS5979
  • NSI GOLD

Security

  • 24 x 7 x 365 access
  • Proximity card
  • 24 x 7 x 365 manned police-linked security
  • HDCCTV throughout

Connectivity

  • Carrier-agnostic
  • Over 10 carriers on-site
  • Fiber, copper, coax cross-connects
  • Diverse entry points into the building
  • Multiple  meet-me rooms
  • Direct access to LINX Manchester

Power

  • 3 x AP771S w/DSE8610 for Synchronization functionality.
  • Bloom Energy’s solid oxide fuel cells (1.2MW) capacity
  • Only data centre in the UK to offer 2(N+N) UPS redundancy
  • Perkins USA built 2806A-E18TTAG5 engine, Mecc Alte UK built ECO43-1S/4 alternator

Cooling

  • Maximum cooling capacity of 8.3 MW
  • Row-based cooling system
  • N+1 CW Turbocore Chillers

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Europe

NetActuate maintains a robust footprint in this critical market with 10 data centers across the UK, Spain, France, Germany, Poland, Hungary, and Romania.

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Bucharest
Dublin
Frankfurt
London
London (extension)
Madrid
Paris
Warsaw

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Manchester a good location for colocation or bare metal?

Manchester is a major digital hub in northern England, with strong fiber infrastructure and growing enterprise demand. It provides excellent regional connectivity and serves as a strategic alternative to London for cost-effective, resilient deployments.

Does Manchester have a good climate for data center colocation?

Manchester has a cool, temperate climate and is not prone to extreme weather events. Data centers are designed with robust power and cooling systems to ensure high availability.

What are BGP Anycast groups?

At NetActuate, BGP Anycast groups are a unique combination of routing policies, transit providers, DDoS mitigation, prefixes, and resources like BGP sessions attached to them. Each group has its own unique controls, includes all dedicated resources/features mentioned here, and is billed independently.

Where can I learn more about BGP Anycast?

You can go to our resource site at anycast.com to learn more about BGP Anycast and use cases.

Can I deploy a hybrid network using your platform and other providers?

Yes. We offer LOAs, policy tools, and automation support so you can mix and match resources across platforms.

Is this suitable for production or only testing?

Our platform powers mission-critical workloads for some of the largest DNS and cybersecurity companies. It's ideal for both testing and full production.

Do I need to understand BGP to use this?

No. You can let us handle BGP for you and use the platform through our portal and APIs.

Can I use my own ASN and IP addresses?

Absolutely. Our platform supports BYOIP, custom ASN announcements, and origin rewriting so that your service appears globally unified without managing complex routing.

How quickly can I deploy a new Anycast node?

In most cases, a new node can be deployed within minutes via our API or portal, with BGP sessions and IP assignments ready to announce.

Does the platform support IPv6?

Yes, dual-stack support is included. Every deployment fully supports IPv4 and IPv6 without additional configuration.

What kind of DDoS mitigation is included?

We include up to 1 Tbps of mitigation capacity with multi-provider integration and custom policies at no additional cost.

Can I control which POPs announce my routes?

Yes. You can use BGP communities and tags to manage where your traffic originates from and maintain regional control.

What’s included in the managed NOC service?

Our 24x7x365 NOC monitors your routes, responds to alerts, follows your SOP/MOP, and communicates directly with your team via Slack or ticketing.

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