Designing a bespoke containerised data centre requires a holistic approach that integrates IT architecture, power distribution, thermal management, physical security and connectivity.
Thanks to an INDUSTRIALISED AND PROVEN DESIGN, your data centre can be DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED AND COMMISSIONED IN JUST A FEW WEEKS. This modular approach also optimises technical and energy resources: no oversizing, no waste, and an investment tailored to your actual needs.
A 9-STEP methodology to ensure the technical consistency, energy efficiency and scalability of your infrastructure.
1. Analysis and definition of your technical requirements
Our experts will help you define the fundamentals of your project: storage capacity, computing capacity, number of racks, rack density, integrated operations or monitoring room, scalability in the medium and long term, as well as your budgetary objectives (capital expenditure, operating expenditure, energy costs).
This analysis phase enables us to establish a precise and consistent SIZING plan, perfectly aligned with your actual usage and your IT roadmap.
2. Freedom to choose the location
Our compact design ensures a SMALL FOOTPRINT, EVEN WITH THE DOORS OPEN. NO CONSTRUCTION WORK IS REQUIRED: no planning permission, no restrictions under local planning regulations, and no lengthy architectural surveys. The data centre can be quickly installed both INDOORS AND OUTDOORS ON STANDARD GROUND. No additional modules need to be installed outside the container, and NO SPECIALISED CONTRACTORS (HVAC engineers, electrical engineers, etc.) ARE REQUIRED AFTER DELIVERY.
TROPICALISATION and FARADISATION options also enable reliable deployment in environments subject to specific climatic constraints or in support of defence missions.
3. Layout design
Our experts design your data centre by INTEGRATING ALL EQUIPMENT INTO THE CONTAINER: racks, cooling systems, UPS units, generators, connections, physical security and fire safety. Each container can accommodate BETWEEN 3 AND 10 managed 42U racks.
We organise your data centre into THREE DISTINCT ZONES:
- SIDE AISLES FOR HOT AIR RECOVERY
- a CENTRAL COLD AISLE dedicated to COLD AIR DISTRIBUTION
- a TECHNICAL ZONE at the rear of the container housing the redundant cooling systems and the generator
4. Thermal management
The container features HIGH-PERFORMANCE INSULATION and is based on an INTELLIGENT LAYOUT of access points and equipment, designed to reduce energy consumption and extend the lifespan of IT equipment. For example, the doors are strategically positioned along the hot-air corridors and designed to minimise the ingress of heat, humidity and rain when opened.
At the heart of the system, a PATENTED DESIGN for cold air distribution and hot air recovery ensures a precise and constant thermal balance.
We assist you in selecting the N+1 REDUNDANT COOLING SOLUTIONS best suited to your environment: direct expansion, in-row air conditioning for thermal management as close as possible to the racks, free cooling to cope with challenging climatic conditions, etc.
5. Physical security
The data centre is RC4-certified (EN 1627-1630), indicating a high level of resistance to intrusion. In addition, indoor and outdoor CCTV can be integrated as required to ensure constant visual monitoring.
Access to the data centre is controlled by a BADGE SYSTEM, with a biometric option. Every entry is subject to FULL LOGGING, ensuring precise traceability of access. The design is based on 3 SEPARATE ACCESS POINTS to compartmentalise the areas and secure operations:
- one access point dedicated to the technical area for maintenance
- one access point for managing the power supply and network connectivity
- one access point leading to the central cold aisle, where the servers are accessible for operational tasks
6. Fire safety
Our data centres feature a comprehensive APSAD R7/R13 fire safety system:
- fire control panel
- dual detection (smoke and temperature)
- automatic inert gas suppression, specially designed sprinkler systems can be installed
- silent nozzles
- audible alarm
- display panels
The container walls are rated for 2 hours of fire resistance and the external doors for 1 hour. The container’s airtightness exceeds 12 minutes during extinguishing to ensure optimal gas concentration and prevent any leakage to the outside.
7. Power supply and networks
The available electrical power ranges from 25 to 250 kW depending on the chosen configuration, allowing you to tailor the capacity precisely to your IT loads.
In the event of a failure in the main power supply, the built-in generator takes over and can provide up to 72 hours of backup power.
Because performance also depends on the quality and resilience of data flows, the data centre incorporates MULTI-TECHNOLOGY CONNECTIVITY selected according to your bandwidth, availability and operational requirements: fibre, 5G, satellite or private LTE network, etc. Electrical and network connections are made via a ROXTEC CABLING system, which is watertight and reinforced, offering durable, multi-risk protection, even in challenging conditions.
8. Server installation and configuration
The IT racks are integrated into a SUSPENDED IT CAGE, fitted with cable dampers and an anti-deformation device. This design effectively absorbs vibrations and shocks, allowing the MODULE TO BE MOVED WITHOUT FIRST REMOVING THE IT EQUIPMENT.
To ensure your operations can start immediately, your servers can therefore be PRE-CONFIGURED BY OUR EXPERTS BEFORE DELIVERY.
9. Plan for maintenance right from the design stage
Right from the design phase, we incorporate a structured, proactive maintenance plan designed to ensure the reliability, durability and availability of your infrastructure:
- CONTINUOUS REAL-TIME MONITORING of critical systems via SCADA (standard SNMP): cooling, UPS units, servers and power supply
- PLANNING of preventive maintenance: regular inspections, checking and early replacement of sensitive components
- LOAD TESTS and FAILURE SIMULATIONS on strategic equipment (generator, UPS, batteries, cooling system, etc.)
- Thermal and airflow CHECKS
- TRAINING for your teams to ensure autonomous and controlled operation
