Amsterdam – NL

Key Facts:

1. 100% Uptime Guarantee – Tier 3 datacenter
   • NL DC guarantees 100% uptime for its data center services, ensuring no service interruptions through robust infrastructure and failover systems.
     
2. Carrier-Neutral with Multiple Exchange Connections
   • The data center is carrier-neutral, offering over 20 direct in-house carriers and internet exchanges.
   • Direct connections to major cloud providers, ensuring high availability and diverse connectivity options.
     
3. Low-Latency Connections
   • The facility boasts low-latency connections to global and local networks, providing optimal performance for high-demand applications.
   • Connectivity independence from Amsterdam exchanges enables high-speed, low-latency connections even during peak traffic.
     
4. Tier-III Certification
   • The Smartdc Data Center is Tier-III certified, meeting industry standards for uptime, redundancy, and operational reliability.
   • Full N+1 redundancy across power and cooling systems ensures continuous operation and no single point of failure.
     
5. Power Supply with Generators for Full Redundancy
   • The data center is connected to the 23 kV industrial power grid, providing superior reliability over traditional 10 kV networks.
   • Fully redundant backup power systems, including diesel generators and uninterruptible power supply (UPS), ensuring 24/7 availability.
     
6. Cooling Systems for Optimal Efficiency
   • Hot and cold aisle containment ensures efficient cooling, reducing energy costs and maintaining optimal server temperatures.
   • Designed to support high-density deployments while maintaining energy efficiency.
     
7. Compliance and Certifications
   • ISO 27001 certified for Information Security Management Systems, ensuring robust data protection practices.
   • NEN 7510 certified, ensuring compliance with Dutch standards for medical data security in the healthcare industry.
   • Ensures compliance with local regulations and international standards for security and data protection.
     
8. Security Features
   • 24/7 physical security with on-site guards and advanced biometric access control.
   • Video surveillance and stringent access control protocols for ensuring data and facility security.
     
9. Sustainability
   • The Smartdc Data Center operates on 100% renewable energy, minimizing environmental impact while maintaining high-performance operations.
     
10. Geographically Strategic Location

• Located in Rotterdam, well-connected for low-latency international and local connections, providing optimal accessibility for global and regional operations.

Description

Our Amsterdam location operates from the Nikhef data center near University of Amsterdam. Our premium network is supported by the best data centers around the world, offering top class security, fire safety, cooling and N+1 power redundancy.

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Connectivity Breakdown