Our technology

    Technology withoutcompromise

    Own data centre. Own network (AS48825). Own engineers. Every component, connection and process engineered in the UK for maximum performance, security and reliability.

    Own Cambridge DCAS48825100Gbps backbone24/7 UK NOC
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    Cambridge UK data centre cold-aisle containment pod with illuminated server racks — Fast2host Tier III facility

    Facility

    Tier III · Cambridge

    Core backbone

    100Gbps · AS48825

    99.99%

    Network uptime SLA

    100Gbps

    Core backbone

    <1ms

    Intra-DC latency

    24/7/365

    UK NOC coverage

    What we deliver

    • Enterprise-Grade Hardware

      Latest-generation Intel Xeon Scalable and AMD EPYC processors, NVMe Gen4 storage and ECC DDR5 memory across our entire fleet.

    • Redundant Infrastructure

      N+1 power, cooling and networking with dual A+B feeds, UPS and on-site diesel generators — designed for zero unplanned downtime.

    • Custom Configurations

      Every server tailored to your workload — from high-frequency databases to AI/ML training, render farms and large-scale web hosting.

    • 24/7 UK NOC Monitoring

      Our Cambridge-based Network Operations Centre watches every system around the clock, resolving issues before they reach you.

    • Carrier-Neutral Peering

      Direct peering with major carriers, CDNs and cloud providers at LINX, LONAP and IX Manchester for the lowest possible latency.

    • No Vendor Lock-In

      Open standards, transparent pricing and flexible contracts. Your data is portable — migrate freely whenever you choose.

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    UK infrastructure

    Built for UK businesses that demand more

    At Fast2host, technology without compromise isn't a slogan — it's a standard we hold ourselves to every single day. From the processors in our servers to the dark fibre running into our Cambridge facility, every decision is made to deliver the best possible experience for our customers.

    Unlike providers who resell hyperscaler or wholesale colocation capacity, we own and operate our data centre and run our own AS48825 network. When something needs attention, our engineers are on-site within minutes — not waiting on a third party.

    Platform stack

    Cambridge DC · UK owned

    Live

    Compute

    Xeon · EPYC · GPU

    Storage

    NVMe Gen4 · Ceph

    Network

    100Gbps · AS48825

    Active path

    Security

    DDoS · ISO aligned

    Uptime SLA

    99.99%

    Intra-DC

    <1ms

    Compute, storage, network and security — integrated and operated as one UK platform by our engineers.

    Platform

    Our technology stack

    Best-of-breed hardware and software, integrated by our own engineers as a single coherent platform.

    Compute

    • Intel Xeon Scalable (4th/5th gen)
    • AMD EPYC 9004 'Genoa'
    • NVIDIA GPU compute for AI/ML
    • Dedicated, virtual & bare-metal

    Storage

    • NVMe Gen4 SSD pools
    • Ceph distributed storage
    • Acronis-powered backup & DR
    • Object storage (S3-compatible)

    Network

    • 100Gbps Juniper/Arista backbone
    • Multi-homed BGP transit
    • LINX, LONAP & IX Manchester peering
    • Anti-DDoS scrubbing in-path

    Security

    • Managed firewalls & WAF
    • Biometric + mantrap entry
    • ISO 27001-aligned controls
    • GDPR-compliant UK data residency
    Fast2host Cambridge data centre server hall and rack infrastructure
    Facility

    Inside our Cambridge data centre

    A privately owned, Tier III-equivalent facility designed for concurrent maintainability — all UK, all the time.

    Power

    2N UPS + N+1 diesel generators, dual A+B feeds to every rack

    Cooling

    Hot/cold-aisle containment, free-air & N+1 CRAC units

    Facility

    Privately owned Cambridge data centre, Tier III-equivalent design

    Connectivity

    Diverse dark-fibre routes into LINX, LONAP and IX Manchester

    Connectivity

    Our UK network — AS48825

    A 100Gbps multi-homed backbone with diverse dark-fibre paths into the UK's busiest internet exchanges. We peer directly with the networks and CDNs your users actually use.

    • Multi-homed BGP transit with diverse upstreams
    • Public peering at LINX, LONAP and IX Manchester
    • Private peering with major CDNs and cloud providers
    • In-path DDoS detection & mitigation
    • Extended-LAN delivery into your rack via leased line or P2P
    Fast2host global peering map — AS48825 connectivity
    AS48825 live

    550+ peering partners worldwide

    Principles

    Our four pillars

    Performance

    Latest-gen CPUs, NVMe Gen4 SSDs and 100Gbps backbone deliver predictable, low-latency performance for every workload.

    Security

    Biometric access, 24/7 CCTV, in-network DDoS scrubbing, managed firewalls and ISO 27001-aligned processes.

    Reliability

    99.99% uptime SLA backed by Tier III-equivalent power, cooling and network redundancy in our own UK data centre.

    Support

    UK-based engineers available 24/7 via phone, ticket and live chat. Real expertise — no offshore call-centres.

    FAQ

    Our technology — questions answered

    Own data centre, own network and own engineers — what customers and prospects ask about the platform behind Fast2host hosting and colocation.

    • Own Cambridge Tier III-equivalent DC
    • AS48825 · 100Gbps backbone
    • NVMe Gen4 · rolling hardware refresh

    Want to see it in person?

    Qualified customers can arrange a Cambridge data centre tour with one of our engineers — infrastructure, power and network up close.

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    5 common questions

    Our primary facility is a privately owned, Tier III-equivalent data centre in Cambridge, UK. All customer data remains within the UK for GDPR and data-sovereignty compliance.

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