URBACON DATA CENTRE SOLUTIONS KEEPING YOU OUT IN FRONT A next generation data centre in the core of downtown Toronto DOWNTOWN DATA CENTRE 281 FRONT STREET TORONTO, ON
1 2 X URBACON BUILDING GROUP 70 Lake Shore Blvd. East Toronto, Ontario MM M Tel: 1.8.90 Fax: 1.8.929 POSITION YOUR DATA FRONT AND CENTRE FLOOR PLANS At the intersection of Front Street East and Parliament Street, 281 Front is less than one and a half kilometres from Canada s financial heart, and directly abutting the country s largest urban data centre. With easy access to major highways, transit, rail, and both Toronto s Island Airport and Pearson International Airport, locating your data here makes perfect sense, especially given Canada s laws governing the privacy of data. The Downtown Data Centre features an abundance of power and fibre connectivity, whilst offering reduced operating costs and the opportunity to implement free cooling techniques. There is also access to over 12,000 ICT-related professionals in the Greater Toronto area. 1 2 GROUND FLOOR TYPICAL DATA FLOOR»» X A purpose built, next generation data centre with the latest security, safety, and energy efficient features, 281 Front Street is designed to meet the requirements of modern business with demands for big data and connectivity in a downtown setting. 281 Front truly is data centred. 1 FRONT ST. E. PARLIAMENT ST. 281 FRONT ST.E. The facility design incorporates a highly secure lobby entrance, underground parking and loading dock area, with separate secure technical support space. TR2 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Security is further augmented through a windowless building façade relative to all data floor space, as well as 7x2x security, surveillance cameras positioned at strategic locations and state-of-the-art equipment including biometric readers.
CRITICAL ADVANTAGES 281 FRONT STREET MAXIMUM SECURITY You can be secure in the knowledge that your data resides on Canadian soil. By locating your data to Canada, in a 100% Canadian-owned data centre, your information is not subject to foreign laws that place your data at risk. The building itself also features 7x2x security and surveillance, ballistic glass and walls, as well as state-of-the-art security equipment including biometric readers. REDUCED OPERATING COSTS Demand for data centre space in Canada has been burgeoning with competitive operating costs, low electricity rates, abundant and reliable power and water sources, and the opportunity to implement free cooling initiatives all within a legal structure that reflects high regard for personal and corporate privacy. The Canadian weather also lends itself to a green data centre, while the Greater Toronto Area is safe from most natural disasters. HIGHLY AVAILABLE POWER Ontario s power generation capacity is 7,000 MW with Ontario Power Generation, one of North America s largest generators, responsible for 70%. Furthermore, Greater Toronto has one of the most extensive fibre-optic cable networks in North America and a highly integrated telecom network. The building itself has 8MVA power available on day one, with a design capacity of up to 1MVA. SKILLED WORKFORCE The Greater Toronto Area is the third largest financial centre and fifth largest metro area in the US and Canada, with access to 10 million residents within a 00 mile radius, more than any other major city-region in North America. You will have access to Toronto s large and qualified workforce of. million, including over 12,000 professionals in ICT-related occupations. TECHNICAL FACILITY As well as high ceiling heights and large capacity floor loads, the data centre features dedicated generators for each data floor, underground fuel storage, central electrical room and switchgear, and redundant risers for mechanical, electrical and communications. There is also redundant fibre points of entrance and easy access to existing fibre networks, as well as critical power of up to 2.0MW per data floor. SUPERIOR INFRASTRUCTURE 281 Front Street is located under 20 minutes from Canada s largest airport, Toronto Pearson International, offering non-stop flights to 29 Canadian, 0 US and 10 international destinations including many major US cities located within a 90 minute flight radius. The data centre is also served regularly by the TTC transit system, which connects to Union Station and GO Train, Via Rail and the new Pearson-Union express train service.
NEXT GENERATION DATA CENTRE FEATURES SITE Location 281 Front Street, Toronto, Ontario Building size 18,000 GFA Transportation Toronto Pearson International Airport YYZ, Rail BUILDING DESCRIPTION Utility power Toronto Hydro, 1,800 volts Parking 0 reserved underground Number of floors plus 1 electrical/mechanical penthouse Loading docks indoor with dock levellers COMPUTER ROOM SPECIFICATIONS Available rooms dedicated data floors plus 1 half floor on ground level Standard critical power.0mw per data floor, upgradable to.0mw High density ready Yes Approximate size 20,000 SF for IT equipment, ~,000 GSF Maximum cabinet space 1,000 standard 2 W x 8 D or 70 standard 2 W x 8 D COMPUTER ROOM DENSITY Standard density 10 watts per square foot Optional density 200 watts per square foot COMPUTER ROOM DESCRIPTION Computer rooms Dedicated floor for each computer room, ~,000 GFA Floor height Structural slab to slab 1 Floor to ceiling height Base design with drop ceiling 12 to 1 Floor loading 200+ pounds per square foot LEASABLE OFFICE SPACE Storage ~,000 SF available in basement level SECURITY Building and perimeter Security check point for all access, ballistic glass and walls Security guards Yes, 7x2x Access control Yes, electronic access with dual authentication, minimum 1 biometric reader Video surveillance Yes, 7x2x of all exterior and interior areas, minimum 0 days of archive CRITICAL POWER Total megawatts 1 MW UPS SYSTEMS High efficiency static UPS N+1 or 2N as required GENERATORS 2.7 MW diesel generator N+1 or 2N as required ON SITE FUEL CAPACITY Storage tanks 2 x 70,000 L underground diesel storage Fuel runtime 2 hours minimum HEAT REJECTION SYSTEMS Distributed and redundant KyotoCooling systems dedicated per data floor, auxiliary chilled water available N+1 Efficiency Annualized PUE of 1.2 or better Efficiency at utilization Unaffected by critical load utilization PDUs 20 amp overhead busway, optional multiple 00 KVA PDUs, 80V primary, 00/20V secondary available 2N COMMUNICATIONS POE 2 separate network points of entry with diverse underground duct banks to metropolitan network Conduits Dedicated diverse conduits and risers to each data floor Multiple carriers Yes, data centre is carrier neutral FIRE PROTECTION Double interlocked pre-action dry type sprinkler system with VESDA throughout building DESIGN PUE Designed to be best in class with an annualized PUE of 1.20 or better regardless of critical load utilization *Some specifications listed are optional.
URBACON We started Urbacon in 198 with one goal in mind to bring a new standard of quality, integrity and honesty to construction and project management. Since then, our clients have come to rely on us to manage everything from largescale design-build projects to exceptional commercial interiors, from the installation of missioncritical power and technology management systems to complex data centre facilities that meet exacting environmental criteria. We have built and maintained a solid reputation for construction and project management excellence across Canada. With offices located in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver and more than 10 of the industry s finest professionals, we bring expertise to our clients and support them with locally-based, specialized teams. URBACON DATA CENTRE SOLUTIONS INC. From vision to unwavering reliability and sustainability, Urbacon Data Centre Solutions Inc. is dedicated to the development, construction and maintenance of data centers and mission-critical facilities. As leaders in developing innovative power and communication systems and resolving mission-critical business continuity and IT infrastructure challenges, Urbacon s expertise and experience is extensive. Construction Management, Design-Build and Facilities Maintenance are the cornerstones of Urbacon Data Center Solutions Inc. Our clients benefit from leveraging the diverse skill sets of in-house planning, architecture, engineering, construction, project management and real estate expertise. Exceeding client expectations is our number one priority. From construction only assignments to large scale design-build projects and complex facilities that meet exacting environmental criteria clients engage Urbacon to ensure superior quality, innovation and professional integrity from a single source. URBACON DATA CENTRE SOLUTIONS WWW.UDCSDATACENTRES.COM COLO@URBACON.NET