Data center Nuremberg Center
The Five Star Data Center

Excellent colocation in the centre of Nuremberg

In the center of Nuremberg, noris network operates two data centers, which received 5 stars at the eco Datacenter Star Audit. In addition to a redundant power supply, we offer the highest security at this location as standard, ensuring availability at a very high level.

The highlights of the data center at a glance

Power and utilities

•  ≥ 99.999 % p. a. availability of the power supply
• Redundant UPS supply (N+1)
• Emergency power plant with fuel storage for at least 24 hours under full load
• Fuel tanks refillable during operation (refilling before reaching minimum level guaranteed by 24/7 contract)
• Redundant link to energy supplier

Air conditioning

• Redundant air conditioning system with availability ≥ 99.999 % p.a.
• Cold aisle / hot aisle separation of cold and warm areas Network connection

Network connection

•  ≥ 99.99 % p. a. availability of the backbone
• Multi-redundant, carrier-neutral Internet connection
• Total capacity of the Internet connection 4 Tbps
• Connections via layer 1 (DWDM/CWDM), layer 2 (Ethernet/Fibre Channel) or layer 3 (IP/MPLS) from 100 Mbps up to 200 Gbps
• Redundant links to all important peering points

Fire protection

• Full-coverage fire detection system with direct alarm forwarding to Nuremberg fire department
• Gentle inert gas extinguishing system with nitrogen (NBG3) respectively argon fire extinguishing system (NBG4 & NBG5)
• Use of non-flammable or flame retardant materials
• Structural measures according to fire resistance class F90

Security

• Video surveillance with archiving
• Surveillance via security service
• Biometric access control with 24/7 access via transponder card
• Segregation of persons (just NBG4)
• Rack surveillance with powerful monitoring systems
• Separate cages within the data center with own protection, access control and intrusion detection system available

Support

• Phone support with 24/7 emergency hotline
• Process oriented working methods with ticketing system
• 3-level support concept
• Own technical staff on site

Transport connection

• Parking space available in courtyard
• Ground-level delivery area respectively delivery to ramp (just NBG5)
  
• Accessibility with public transport via Nuremberg central station,
  0.8 km from metro station „Plärrer“
• Distance to airport: 7.9 km (approx. 15 minutes)
• Distance to autobahn: 3.2 km to A73 (Frankenschnellweg expressway)

Further features

• Certifications and testing:
  • ISO/IEC 27001: Information security management system
  • ISO 27001: Certification on the basis of basic IT protection
  • ISO/IEC 20000-1: Service management system
  • ISO 9001: Quality management system
  • ISO 14001: Environmental management system
  • VdS 3406: Object-specific safety management system
  • PCI DSS: Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard
  • ISAE 3402 Type II: Internal control system based on COBIT 5
• Availability of racks with up to 6 kVA respectively 5 kVA (NBG5)
  
• Racks used: 47 rack units x 600 mm x 1200 mm