firstcolo Data Center Werkhaus, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

The firstcolo Werkhaus is a modern, data center facility offering 1,200 square meters of fully built-out technical space. Designed for maximum operational efficiency and business continuity, it supports a total power capacity of up to 24 MW, allowing flexibility for high-density deployments. The location in east Frankfurt benefits from excellent transport connections and parking facilities.

Security measures include biometric fingerprint access, CCTV coverage throughout the premises, and 24/7 on-site security personnel. Access controls comply with industry-leading standards to ensure strict user authentication and monitored visitor management.

Monitoring:

• 24/7 access possibility
• Access control to the rooms
• Biometric access systems (fingerprint)
• Intrusion detection system (IDS)
• Video surveillance of the entire data center
• 24/7 building monitoring and security personnel on standby

The center features an advanced fire detection system including automatic fire alarms and argon gas-based fire suppression with pressure reduction and silencer technology. This system protects equipment with minimal downtime by quickly detecting and suppressing any fire incidents efficiently.

• Multiple independent fire-rated compartments (R1 - R3)
• F90 walls with steel security doors
• RAS/VESDA system for early detection of fire hazards
• Automatic fire department alert
• Argon gas extinguishing with pressure reduction and silencers
• Fire fighting through smothering and oxygen-displacing extinguishing effect

Cooling is provided through redundant N+2 systems using cold-aisle containment and under-floor air distribution. Chilled water systems and warm-air extraction maintain optimal temperature control, supporting up to 2.5 kW cooling per rack while maintaining a PUE of approximately 1.25.

• Redundant air conditioning units N+1
• Air supply via raised floor, warm air extraction in the ceiling area
• Cold and hot aisle arrangement
• Controllable precision air conditioning technology
• Direct and indirect free cooling

Power infrastructure is backed by N+1 redundancy UPS systems and two emergency power generators, delivering an uninterrupted supply. The facility’s robust design supports scalability with up to 24 MW of total power, giving customers flexibility for their growing IT demands.

• Electrical installation with surge protection and regulated power distribution
• Power supply via separate sub-distributions
• Two emergency power systems for the entire building
• Powerful emergency generators

This carrier-neutral data center provides direct fiber access and cross-connects to multiple Tier 1 and other network providers. Proximity to DE-CIX ensures extremely low latency and high bandwidth options, essential for mission-critical business applications and cloud connectivity.