Hetzner's new data centre in pictures

Most data centers I've been to are effectively enclosed concrete safes with comprehensive HVAC and access control. Normal small-office server rooms are typically hosted in converted walk-in safes. This one looks like warehouse-type setup with false flooring and aluminium shelving in which I assume you can lay your equipment. A equipment room used in remote locations usually resides in shipping container-type enclosures, like those used at cell-towers.

I am not sure what to make of this setup or what/who they are planning to host in there..
 
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lcbxx said:
Most data centers I've been to are effectively enclosed concrete safes with comprehensive HVAC and access control. Normal small-office server rooms are typically hosted in converted walk-in safes. This one looks like warehouse-type setup with false flooring and aluminium shelving in which I assume you can lay your equipment. A equipment room used in remote locations usually resides in shipping container-type enclosures, like those used at cell-towers.

I am not sure what to make of this setup or what/who they are planning to host in there..
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I really hope this is not what it will look like when it is finished!!! Those racks make me vomit in my mouth a little, unless there is some special custom server and cabling system that still needs to come in. The floor is fine, but I hope the walls/roof/windows are properly secured for intrusion from both humans and the elements...

The only thing I can think of is that they will put up some cages to separate rack areas later, warehouse style. This is OK if the premises have good active security and monitoring to ensure any attempted breach will be spotted quickly.
 
Bern said:
I really hope this is not what it will look like when it is finished!!! Those racks make me vomit in my mouth a little, unless there is some special custom server and cabling system that still needs to come in. The floor is fine, but I hope the walls/roof/windows are properly secured for intrusion from both humans and the elements...

The only thing I can think of is that they will put up some cages to separate rack areas later, warehouse style. This is OK if the premises have good active security and monitoring to ensure any attempted breach will be spotted quickly.
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When I saw the outside of the structure I though they were going to put office space on top and the DC underneath (ground level). Then I saw the inside and though "hey, perhaps they are going to do a Google thing with separate containers hosting equipment inside there". Then I saw the false floor, then the shelves. Unless they keep positive pressure inside the dust coming in will be horrific. And good luck suppressing fire within seconds with that high roof. Good luck doing any type of HVAC with that roof.
 
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Is that the datacentre or the factory where they are buildings parts for the datacentre? Was there any consideration for best practices or energy efficiency?
 
That better get some gigantic cooling systems.
Tin walls in Centurion?
 
Looks like a cash & carry place :D

I would not put my download laptop in that building.
 
lcbxx said:
Most data centers I've been to are effectively enclosed concrete safes with comprehensive HVAC and access control. Normal small-office server rooms are typically hosted in converted walk-in safes. This one looks like warehouse-type setup with false flooring and aluminium shelving in which I assume you can lay your equipment. A equipment room used in remote locations usually resides in shipping container-type enclosures, like those used at cell-towers.

I am not sure what to make of this setup or what/who they are planning to host in there..
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Same. Been to the Mweb DC at Victory Park and yeah, two vault doors, thick concrete walls, with insane cooling (well, heating rather) inside.
 
The false floor is used for both cabling and HVAC :)
Cold air is blown into the floor, up from the underside of the racks.
The big vents seen one one photo is where the warm air should return again.
Fire suppression should be gas type, like halon, as water would ruin everything.
 
alt21 said:
The Standard Bank Data Centre is 200m away but almost empty? :s Are we trying to be like spain now?
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It is actually right opposite the Standard Bank DC - only a road separating the two.

The problem is that collocation is a challenge for a bank. Safety regulations and the like is making is challenging for them to share a part of its empty DC.
 
DearHeart said:
Helloooo? It's based on Hetzner's German data centres, might be wise to study that first ;0)
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Just because it's german does not make it über gut.

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I'm not really surprised...

hetzner have been doing hosting on Makro shelving with Desktop / Point-of-sale type PC's on the shelving for many many years.
Many a person has seen Hetzner staff walking into the data center who handfuls of cheap 300W power supplies. They seem to take the approach of "lets buy the cheapest equipment possible and just replace it when it breaks."

This is why they have cooling and power issues in the first place.

But hey, this model clearly works for them.
 
That roof looks worryingly weak. High winds, JHB storms, massive hail - maybe they don't get that in Germany. Anyway, ons sal maar sien.
 
lcbxx said:
When I saw the outside of the structure I though they were going to put office space on top and the DC underneath (ground level). Then I saw the inside and though "hey, perhaps they are going to do a Google thing with separate containers hosting equipment inside there". Then I saw the false floor, then the shelves. Unless they keep positive pressure inside the dust coming in will be horrific. And good luck suppressing fire within seconds with that high roof. Good luck doing any type of HVAC with that roof.
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I understood they are using ambient temperature cooling, so HVAC is not such an issue, the high roof will create the required airflow if the ducting is done properly. Dust will be an issue though and unless they are going low density on the racks they will need additional cooling of some sort. Maybe they are going to use water type systems like the Google evaporation stuff.

DearHeart said:
Helloooo? It's based on Hetzner's German data centres, might be wise to study that first ;0)
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This

Fudzy said:
http://www.hetzner.de/en/hosting/unternehmen/rechenzentrum

Nuremberg Data Center Park
Falkenstein Data Center Park

I wonder what the maximum temperature they get there is?
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