DUBLIN I

Grange Castle Business Park
Dublin, Republic of Ireland

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DUBLIN I

CyrusOne Dublin I is a brand new purpose built state-of-the art data center campus offering cloud providers, systems integrators and multinational corporations customised, secure and resilient data center solutions within a key business hub.

Strategically located in Dublin, one Europe’s premier data centre locations, the facility will ultimately deliver 33,445 sq m (360,000 sq ft) of world-class technical space with an IT load of 54 MW, in three separate buildings of two storeys.

CyrusOne Data Center
Conchobar Murray Avenue
Grange Castle Business Park South
Co. Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Latitude: 53.321308
Longitude: -6.437510

Dublin I – Highlights

  • Overview
  • Power
  • Cooling
  • Security
  • Fire Protection
  • Amenities
  • Connectivity
  • Sustainability

  • 33,445 sq m (360,000 sq ft) of world-class technical space across a campus of three separate buildings
  • 11,148 sq m (120,000 sq ft) of technical space within each of the three buildings, split across two floors
  • 54 MW of total IT load to the facility, 18 MW to each of the three separate buildings
  • Dedicated electrical plant to each floor
  • Low PUE through the use of free cooling chillers
  • 900 mm heavy duty raised floor with 4,200 mm clear height in the data hall
  • Active / Active dual redundant power supplies of 80 MVA
  • Carrier neutrality and diverse fibre connectivity from multiple providers
  • Secure managed delivery bay with 3 tonne goods lift
  • Multi-layer industry leading levels of physical and electronic security with 24/7 year round onsite support

  • Cooling configured on a resilient ring chilled water system
  • 4.5MW IT capacity cooling solution
  • N+1 Free cooling air cooled chillers
  • Computer Room Air Handing Units at N+25%
  • Circulation pumps N+1
  • Low PUE due to cooling solution and optimum chilled water temperatures to maximise the free cooling hours
  • Cooling infrastructure individually managed and linked to BMS
  • Independently regulated temperature and humidity
  • Power Supplies to cooling equipment for full redundancy configured in a distributed redundant topology

  • Three stage fire detection systems into data halls and UPS plant areas
  • VESDA (Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus) in data halls and UPS plant rooms for early warning
  • Fire detection in all rooms, ceiling return air plenums and in voids as required
  • Nitrogen filled pre-action sprinkler system to data halls and UPS rooms
  • Double knock approach sprinkler system to all areas, zone activation
  • Fire detection and suppression systems interconnected to central BMS
  • Mains power supplied via 100% rated A&B 110 kV incomers diversely routed active / active with a capacity of 80 MVA
  • All IT power metered and charged as consumed
  • 4.5 MW distributed redundant topology with 4 independent and compartmentalised blocks
  • 99.999% reliability with the ability for concurrent maintainability
  • IT power supplies are derived from primary and reserve feeds from each block via STS’s creating a meshed IT distribution topology between all 4 blocks
  • Distributed redundant UPS topology with 10-minute battery back-up as standard two UPS systems per block
  • Fully rated distributed redundant LV back-up generators with 48-hour fuel autonomy, capable of continuous running
  • Re-fuelling contracts to ensure timely replacement

  • 3 metre high secure perimeter fence to CPNI base specification
  • External CCTV
  • PAS68 rated gates to protect from vehicle attack
  • 24/7 year-round on-site security located in secure control room
  • Extensive CCTV and access control throughout the facility
  • Progressive layers of security to restrict access through the site
  • Mantraps with biometric readers into data halls if required

  • Power and building monitoring systems to provide alarms
  • Power surge management
  • 24/7 year-round on-site M&E engineers undertaking Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programmes
  • Real-time monitoring of electrical and mechanical systems

  • Carrier neutral access and diverse fibre connectivity to active A&B Meet Me Rooms from multiple telecommunication providers including euNetworks, Zayo and CenturyLink

  • Regional Water Stress: While the Dublin area currently faces low to medium water stress, this is projected to increase to extremely high stress in the next decade.
Water Risk and Use Now 2030 Projection 2040 Projection
Regional Water Stress Low to medium Extremely High Extremely High

(Risk assessment and projections based on WRI Aqueduct Tool)

  • Regional Grid Greenhouse Gases: How much greenhouse gas does this facility’s local electrical grid emit while generating electricity? (Useful for Location-based greenhouse gas reporting)
Greenhouse Gases 2004 2008 2014 2018
MTCO2/MWh 0.599 0.494 0.446 0.374

The carbon-intensity of Germany’s grid has improved about 2.5% points per year over the last 14 years of published data. (2004-1014 data from European Environment Agency, 2018 data from “The European Power Sector in 2018“)

  • Regional Grid Renewables: What percentage of this facility’s local electrical grid is from renewable sources (wind, solar, biomass, hydro, and geothermal)?
Grid Renewables 2004 2008 2012 2016
Percent from renewable sources 5.5% 11.9% 19.3% 24.7%

This has been increasing about 1.6% points per year over the last 12 years of published data. (Data from the European Environment Agency.)

  • Other Features: Ultra-low PUE through the use of Indirect Adiabatic Air Cooling to each data hall

 

Dublin Onsite Wildlife Habitat

As part of planning our Dublin campus we developed a comprehensive ecology assessment. Based on this guidance, our landscapers planted native tree species, including a large selection of specimen trees complimentary to the local environment. Our full landscaping design focused on creating areas of grassland, wildflower meadows, and pollinator-friendly wetlands with an emphasis on native plant species.  The wetland area on the west and attenuation pond on the north of the site will create a habitat for breeding amphibian species such as the Common Frog and the Smooth Newt. Through strict adherence to wildlife requirements, we helped to protect existing species and create native environments to allow sustained growth for future wildlife. It’s a good example of how small spaces can have big impacts.

This is also part of our partnership with Host In Ireland’s DC’s For Bees initiative:
https://www.hostinireland.com/dc-s-for-bees

Construction Progress

Dublin Location Construction photo.
Dublin construction progress
Dublin Location Construction photo.
Dublin Location Construction photo.