Data centre hosting
This service allows University staff to request space in one of our secure University data centres to house rack-mountable IT hardware such as servers and other equipment. This ensures it is secure and protected by redundant power, cooling and networking.
The data centre resource is now available solely to University staff, we are not accepting new requests from external organisations.
Key features
- Audited data centre entry and exit.
- Full 24 hour recorded HD CCTV coverage.
- Fully managed and switched (to outlet level) PDUs provided.
- UPS power supply with diesel generator backup.
- Consultation on colocation and cloud migrations.
- Netbox software available to show cable traces and inventory of racks.
- Rack dimensions are 47U, W600 x D1200.
- Each rack has two 32amp feeds.
Access instructions
All standard requests should be made via our data centre request forms on the wiki (login required).
For other requests, email the Data Centre team at dcg@york.ac.uk.
Additional information
Estimated request completion times
| Request | Estimated completion time |
|---|---|
| Installation of a new piece of equipment | Two weeks |
| Cable change | One week |
| Remote hands request | One week |
| Networking configuration change | Two working days |
| Equipment secure wipe and removal and destruction | One week |
| Server component installation | 1 week |
| Power control amendments | Three working days |
| KVM, serial remote control amendments | Three working days |
| Telco access requests | One weeks' notice |
| Building maintenance request | One working day to one week (depending on the severity of the issue) |
| New authorised data centre user access | One week from completion of online training |