A purpose-built
UK Data Centre
Fast2host owns and operates a privately-run Tier III data centre just outside Cambridge — with redundant power, N+N cooling, carrier-neutral connectivity and 24/7 on-site engineers supporting hundreds of UK businesses.
- Dual UPS Power Feeds & Standby Generator
- N+N Cooling and N+1 Backup Power
- High-Availability Tier III Data Centre
- Low-latency MPLS Network Backbone
- 600Gbps Corero SmartWall DDoS Filtering
- Premium Transit with LINX and LONAP
N+N Stulz Cooling
Our facility features multiple high-efficiency precision cooling units from Stulz, delivering 80kW of cooling capacity with integrated humidifiers and grade 4 air filtration. Combined with hot-aisle containment, your servers are maintained in a clean, stable environment at a consistent 20°C.
DDoS Protected
600Gbps Corero SmartWall DDoS filtering solution to ensure even in the event of the biggest of attacks, you'll still be online and services will not be interrupted.
100% SLA on Power
N+1 parallel UPS configuration for full redundancy, with multiple MCBs ensuring A+B power distribution to each rack, supported by an onsite JCB backup generator.
Premium Transit
Using only the highest quality carriers like Bandwidth Technologies, Cogent, Telia, GTT and NTT with internet exchanges such as LINX and LONAP gives you the best possible routing and choice.
Rackspace at our Cambridge Data Centre
Fast2host owns and operates its private, fully managed data centre in Cambridge, offering space for hundreds of servers. Our data centre is designed to meet the high availability and redundancy standards typically associated with Tier 3 facilities. Featuring N+1 power and cooling infrastructure, along with resilient, high-speed connectivity, we ensure continuous uptime and a stable environment for your mission-critical operations.
Our BGP network (AS48825) provides carrier independence and full redundancy across power, connectivity, and on-site security. All critical infrastructure is protected by a Riello N+1 UPS system and diesel generator backup, enabling us to deliver a 100% SLA on power availability — all powered by 100% renewable energy from clean sources.
At the edge, our network is serviced by Juniper MX240 with dual routing engines connected to LONAP, LINX peering exchanges as well as multiple tier one carriers including Bandwidth Technologies, Arelion, Cogent and GTT at a minimum of 10Gbps. Our dual IPv4/IPv6 stack encompasses over 550+ carrier connections and connects with all major UK ISPs including Microsoft, BT, TalkTalk and SKY, located at Telehouse, Equinix LD8 and City Reach, London (DDCL).
All monitored 24/7 by our technical support staff — a high-speed network spanning multiple UK data centres, designed for redundancy, speed, and security.
Enhance your business data and connectivity
By operating our own facility we cut out the middle man and don't have to worry about the relationship between your provider and the data centre operator.
Cloud ConnectivityCloud Connect
Direct, low-latency links to AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud — all from inside our Cambridge facility.
1U ColocationFrom 1U to 42U Colocation
Resilient power, dual feeds and 24/7 access for everything from a single 1U server up to a private full rack.
Dedicated ServersDedicated Servers
Latest-generation single, dual and quad-CPU servers — fully managed and built to your spec.
Point to PointPoint-to-Point & Extended LANs
Layer-2 ethernet between your offices and your rack in our DC, on our own carrier-class fibre.
Connectivity
Fast2host runs a high-speed, MPLS-enabled UK network designed for redundancy, speed, and security. All sites have multiple internet failover routes and 10Gbps+ inter-site links. We use Juniper MX routers and EX series switches in a dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 setup. With multiple 10Gbps uplinks to Tier 1 providers, we also peer at LONAP and LINX with partners including BT, Virgin Media, Sky, Level 3, and NTT.
Power Infrastructure
100% SLA on Power. We operate an N+1 power infrastructure with dual A/B power feeds to the racks, each supported by a dedicated Riello UPS in an N+1 configuration. This ensures continuous power delivery — if one UPS fails, the other seamlessly takes over. In the event of a prolonged outage, an automatic diesel generator provides sustained backup to keep our data centre fully operational with fuel to last 7 days.
Secure APC Racks
Our secure 750mm-wide APC server racks are high-performance, multi-functional enclosures designed to support modern IT demands, including high-density computing and networking applications. They feature advanced cable management systems integrated with the mounting rails, aligning with U-space positions to ensure efficient, organised cable routing and optimal airflow.
N+N Stulz Cooling
Our Stulz precision cooling system is configured with N+N redundancy, ensuring uninterrupted operation even in the event of a unit failure. The setup includes Hot Aisle Containment and multiple high-efficiency cooling units, and integrated humidifiers and air filtration maintain optimal air quality, while a consistent temperature of 20°C ensures your servers operate in a clean, stable environment.
Security
Our data centre is equipped with multiple layers of security to ensure that only authorised personnel have access, operating in line with ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 standards. Located on a secure business park with CCTV and roaming security patrols. Our facility is monitored 24/7 by CCTV cameras, with a state-of-the-art alarm system. All areas are access controlled with door entry systems and monitored 24/7/365 by our staff.
100% Renewable
Energy is one of the most significant costs in any data centre. We leverage sustainable energy sources and cutting-edge energy management systems to minimise consumption without compromising performance. Our efficient cooling infrastructure, server optimisation strategies, and commitment to renewable energy significantly reduce our carbon footprint and energy costs — savings we proudly pass on to our clients.
A look behind the doors
Real photographs from our Cambridge data centre — clean, contained and purpose-built for production-grade hosting and colocation.
New Cambridge Tier III Facility Online
Brought our purpose-built Tier III data centre fully online — engineered from the ground up for high-density colocation, redundant power, N+N Stulz cooling and direct on-net peering. Capacity to support thousands of servers and a growing colocation customer base.
600Gbps DDoS Protection Deployed
Upgraded our edge with Corero SmartWall® always-on, real-time DDoS mitigation — scrubbing attacks at the network edge before they ever reach customer infrastructure, with no impact on legitimate traffic.
LINX & LONAP Peering Expansion
Expanded peering at the London Internet Exchange (LINX) and LONAP, adding direct routes to 550+ networks including BT, Sky, Virgin Media, Microsoft and the major content networks for measurably lower latency.
100% Renewable Power
Switched the facility to 100% renewable energy backed by REGOs, paired with high-efficiency Riello UPS systems and a JCB Stage V backup generator capable of running on HVO bio-diesel — cutting CO₂ emissions by up to 90%.
N+N Stulz Precision Cooling
Commissioned N+N redundant Stulz precision cooling units with hot-aisle containment, integrated humidifiers and grade-4 air filtration — holding the server hall at a clean, stable 20°C environment.
N+1 Power & A+B Feeds to Every Rack
Built out N+1 redundant Riello UPS infrastructure with diverse A+B power feeds delivered to every rack, backed by an automatic diesel generator with 7 days of on-site fuel — supporting our 100% power SLA.
APC Smart Racks Deployed
Standardised on secure 750mm-wide APC server racks with structured cable management and U-aligned routing — supporting modern high-density compute and clean, predictable airflow.
ISO 27001 & ISO 9001 Aligned Security
Hardened physical security to align with ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 standards — multi-layer access control, biometric entry, 24/7 CCTV, alarm systems and roaming security patrols on a secure business park.
AS48825 BGP Network Launched
Launched our own carrier-independent BGP network on dedicated UK fibre — full control over routing, redundancy and performance, with diverse Tier 1 transit from Bandwidth Technologies, Cogent, Telia, GTT and NTT.
Our First Owned Facility
Opened our first owned colocation facility — a major step from rented infrastructure to true ownership of the underlying data centre, network and operations stack.
Worldwide clients
Uptime SLAs
UK projects
Connecting a digital world
For more information on connectivity, DDoS protection, Transit or announcing your own IPs.
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- Call on: 01480 26 00 00
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- sales@fast2host.com
Key Data Centre Information
Data Centre Overview
- Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Ownership: Privately owned and operated by Fast2host
- Capacity: Rack space for hundreds of physical servers
- Management: Fully managed in-house (no 3rd-party dependencies)
- Roof Access: TV/Radio and satellite
Power Infrastructure
- Primary Protection: Riello N+1 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system
- Backup Power: On-site diesel generator with auto-failover
- SLA: 100% Power SLA
- Cooling: Redundant HVAC systems
- Monitoring: 24/7 environmental and security monitoring
Security
- ISO 27001 & ISO 9001
- Physical access control with authentication
- CCTV surveillance and alerting
- On-site technical staff & remote hands available
- 24/7 security and system monitoring
Network Architecture
- ASN: AS48825 (Fast2host / Fast4networks Ltd)
- Design: Carrier-independent, fully redundant BGP network
- Routing Hardware: Juniper MX routers with dual routing engines
- Peering Exchanges: LONAP and LINX
- Tier-1 Carriers: Bandwidth Technologies, Arelion (Telia Carrier), Level 3 and NTT
Performance SLAs
- Network Uptime: ≥ 99.99%
- Power SLA: 100% availability
- Monitoring: 24/7 NOC & technical support
- Full SLA agreements
IP Stack
- Dual-stack IPv4 / IPv6
- Direct peering with core providers
- 600Gbps DDoS protection
- Peering Exchanges: LONAP and LINX
- MPLS enabled network minimum of 10Gb/s
Colocation & Cloud Services
Whether you're colocating your own hardware, building a private cloud, or running mission-critical applications, Fast2host delivers the flexibility, performance, and reliability you need to scale with confidence. With flexible colocation plans, tailored private cloud solutions, and enterprise-grade infrastructure at a fraction of the cost, Fast2host empowers your business to grow without compromise.
View Colocation PlansOur data centre — questions answered
Peering, connectivity, DDoS protection and bringing your own IPs — what customers ask about our privately owned Cambridge facility.
- Tier III-equivalent Cambridge facility
- AS48825 · LINX & LONAP peering
- 600Gbps Corero SmartWall DDoS
Still have questions?
Our UK-based team can talk through colocation, connectivity or a site visit — we respond promptly during business hours.
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