Layered security at London 1 Data Center

Meesons mitigated risks with layered security at a London Data Centre

London 1 Data Center has been in operation since December 2020, providing a critical IT load of 32MW. Located in Dagenham, it takes up 25,600m2 of data centre server space.

As one of the UK’s largest data centres, the client needed to secure the building from intruders with a range of entrance solutions. Several areas were at risk meaning the client required multiple ways of protecting the data centre from physical attack while managing high throughput.

Solutions

Meesons installed three lanes of EasyGate SPD-G Speed Gates as to provide secure pedestrian access via the guardhouse as they are able to cope with high throughput of up to 40 people per minute per lane.

An additional layer of security was added with a Security Portal, enabling 24/7 controlled access. The advice given was to opt for the C190 Security Portal, certified to LPS 1175 Issue 8 as this meets a proven level of resistance to physical attack and is suitable for wheelchair users.

Within the data centre, Meesons installed four E1G Security Portals to create a secure line to the data hall entrance. The E1G Security Portals were chosen due to their high-security rating, having been approved for UK Government use by NSPA (National Protective Security Authority). All of these devices were integrated with the Building’s Access Control System and biometric readers

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