Inside Rackspace's UK cloud datacentre
Summary: The Slough-based facility is preparing to expand as the company builds its UK cloud, adopts new cooling techniques and seeks to increase efficiency
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Diesel generators
The facility's core infrastructure is located on the exterior of its large warehouse. It has multiple containerised diesel generators equipped with sound dampeners, which are designed to reduce noise and so meet the maximum of 70Dba required under local ordinances.
"They come with their own acoustic packs for planning permission," Boyd said.
Also, because integration and manufacture is done off site, it is relatively easy to install the generators on an as-needed basis, he added. This is a requirement for the company, as it expects to expand further.
Photo credit: Jack Clark
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