SAS — Security/Availability/Sustainability
The choice of location for a Data Farm is critical. ALBA1 has been located to benefit from the following site characteristics:
Security
- Rural location—minimal risk of exposure to terrorist activity
- Minimal risk of environmental or climatic disaster
- Geological stability
- Resilient supplies of power and water
- 90+ metres above sea level
Availability
- Abundance of low cost rural land
- Availability of low cost renewable energy and water supplies
- High speed pan-European and worldwide connectivity
- Excellent national and international transport links
Sustainability
- Geographic location ideal for fresh air cooling
- Localised delivery of renewable energy and water
- Design and build service offers maximum efficiency
The ALBA1 Data Farm meets all the SAS criteria and is now available as a prime global Data Centre location.