Singapore

Singapore Data Centres

Global Switch’s Singapore Tai Seng data centre is located close to the financial district and city centre with access to all sub-sea cable systems landing in Singapore. Singapore is well placed to serve the fast-growing markets of the Asia-Pacific region and has grown to be a strategic link and important gateway for global investors.

Global Switch’s second data centre in Singapore is in Woodlands, to the north of the Island and physically distanced from the two main existing data centre concentrations in the east and west.

Singapore Tai Seng

Global Switch Tai Seng is established as the region’s premier global connectivity hub
A dense concentration of major enterprises and providers of bandwidth
Regularly audited for security compliance by financial regulators, international banks and major international corporations
Unrivalled record of uninterrupted power and cooling
Global Switch Tai Seng spans 26,743 sq m

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Connectivity

Global Switch’s Tai Seng data centre hosts a vibrant and ever-expanding telecommunications and internet ecosystem as well as network PoPs for all Tier 1 telcos and, uniquely, several submarine cable systems land directly in the facility. The leading internet and cloud services companies have a presence including ISPs, the major content owners and distributors, web portals and online social media. Together with the presence of the Singapore Internet Exchange (SGIX), these organisations transform the data centre into a convergent connectivity hub, reaching out to all parts of the globe.

Infrastructure

Underpinning its strategic importance, Global Switch Tai Seng is designed with multiple layers of redundancy and deploys a best-in-class Critical Environments Programme to ensure an unrivalled operational record with a standardised customer interface.

Singapore Woodlands

Multiple connectivity options between Woodlands and the Global Switch Tai Seng hub
State-of-the-art design for greater flexibility and scalability
LEED Gold and BCA Greenmark Platinum certified with an independently verified design PUE of 1.34 at full load
Designed to exceed security requirements of local and international regulators
Global Switch Singapore Woodlands spans 25,157 sq m

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Connectivity

The data centre provides multiple connectivity options to connect with the dense ecosystem operating from within Global Switch’s Tai Seng data centre, which is recognised as being one of the most important communications hubs in the Asia-Pacific region. The data centre offers two diverse entry points as well as four dedicated Meet Me Rooms to provide unparalleled diversity for connectivity.

Infrastructure

As the newest data centre in Singapore, the state-of-the-art design provides for multiple layers of redundancy and offers flexible and scalable solutions in order that customers can quickly expand their footprint in line with business growth. The data centre is designed for energy efficiency, delivering lower operation costs and a favourable environmental profile. As with all Global Switch data centres, operational excellence and constant improvement is maintained through deployment of the best-in-class Critical Environments Programme.

Further Information

Whether you are seeking a small point of presence or a bespoke multi-megawatt data hall solution, our experienced team is on hand to offer advice and talk you through your options.

Singapore Tai Seng

2 Tai Seng Avenue
Singapore 534408
Telephone: +65 6958 1800
salessingapore@globalswitch.com

Singapore Woodlands

7 Woodlands Height
Singapore 737858
Telephone: +65 6958 1800
salessingapore@globalswitch.com

Singapore Tai Seng Technical Specification

Location

The data centre is located 9km from the financial district and the city centre
A MRT station is located within a 10 minute walk, bus access is readily available
Changi Airport is 15km away

Building Overview

Global Switch has a long term lease with renewal rights for a further 30 years
Purpose built
Exceeds Tier III operational performance
26,743 sq m of gross space
7 data floors
Flexible IT space with ability to create bespoke environments as required

Main Structural Features

Steel frame with reinforced concrete floors, metal faced cladding and glazing
4.1m typical slab to slab height
Raised floor height of 600mm
Minimum from raised floor: typical 3m clear height to underside of deepest beam
Floor loading of 7.5kN/m²
2 goods lifts (3.5 tonnes), 2 passenger lifts

Power

22kV utility supply with N+N redundancy
Utility power supply capacity of 30MVA (current and planned)
Technical (IT) power supplied by on-site 2N static UPS in the Main Building and by Diesel Rotary UPS with N+1 redundancy in the Extension Wing
Mechanical systems supported by diesel backup generator system in the Main Building with N+1 redundancy
Fully diverse power distribution to technical areas
On-site fuel storage to support 24 hours at full capacity with 24x7x365 fuel delivery
Offering 1,000 W/m² as standard, with higher power density solutions fully supported

Cooling

30MW of installed cooling provision
Minimum N+1 resilience on all systems
CRAC units control temperature and humidity in technical space within the recommended range of ASHRAE TC9.9
Diverse distribution pipework throughout
Condenser water and chilled water based cooling systems

Security

Operations Centre manned 24x7x365
Security guard patrols 24x7x365
Continuous CCTV surveillance of external and internal areas
CCTV records kept for 90 days
Comprehensive intruder detection and alarms to all areas
Strict access control procedures to ISO 27001
Access control using proximity card readers
Physical access via mantrap
Secure managed delivery and loading area available 24x7x365
Compliant with Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) TVRA requirements

Connectivity

Carrier and cloud neutral
Network dense with access to multiple global and regional carriers and Internet service providers offering Dark Fibre, Wavelength, Ethernet, MPLS, VPLS, IP Transit, Peering, CDN, Storage, Virtualised Services (SDN), Voice and Mobile Services
Access to multiple cloud services through leading public, private and hybrid cloud solution providers
6 dedicated Meet Me Rooms
2 diverse building entry points
Diverse cable routes and pathways
Roof space availability for satellite and antennae equipment
Singapore Internet Exchange (SGIX) present
Several submarine cables landing directly in the building

Fire Detection and Suppression

Fully addressable fire detection system in all areas
Aspirated early warning smoke detection system (monitored 24x7x365)
Dry pipe pre-action sprinkler system and Inergen gas suppression system in technical areas

Critical Environments Management

Experienced 24x7x365 facilities management team
Environment (thermal conditions) monitored 24x7x365
All Building Management Systems (BMS) monitored 24x7x365
Comprehensive energy metering system
Internationally recognised critical environments programme

Other Services

Cross connects
Customer reports
Deliveries and storage
Design and build
Fit-out
On-site facilities
Remote hands
Technical cleaning
Waste disposal

Singapore Woodlands Technical Specification

Location

The data centre is located 17km from the Central Business District and 15km from Tai Seng
A MRT station is located within a 10 minute walk, bus access is readily available
Changi Airport is 23km away

Building Overview

Global Switch has a long term lease with renewal rights for a further 30 years
Purpose built
Exceeds Tier III operational performance
25,157 sq m of gross space
5 data floors
Flexible IT space with ability to create bespoke environments as required

Main Structural Features

Reinforced concrete frame with reinforced concrete floors, concrete walls with external metal cladding
5.4m slab to slab height
Raised floor height of 900mm
Minimum from raised floor: 3.5m clear height to underside of ceiling
Floor loading of 15kN/m²
1 goods lift (5 tonnes), 3 passenger lifts

Power

22kV utility supply with N+N redundancy
Utility power supply capacity of 30MVA (current)
Technical (IT) power and mechanical systems supplied by on-site Diesel Rotary UPS with N+2 and N+1 redundancy respectively
Fully diverse power distribution to technical areas
On-site fuel storage to support 24 hours at full capacity with 24x7x365 fuel delivery
Offering 1,500 W/m² as standard, with higher power density solutions fully supported

Cooling

28.8MW of installed cooling provision
Minimum N+1 resilience on all systems
CRAH units control temperature and humidity in technical space within the recommended range of ASHRAE TC9.9
Diverse distribution pipework throughout
Chilled water cooling system

Security

Operations Centre manned 24x7x365
Security guard patrols 24x7x365
Continuous CCTV surveillance of external and internal areas
CCTV records kept for 90 days
Comprehensive intruder detection and alarms to all areas
Perimeter Intrusion Detection system (PIDs)
Strict access control procedures to ISO 27001
Access control using proximity card readers and biometric systems
Physical access via mantrap
Secure managed delivery and loading area available 24x7x365
Compliant with Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) TVRA requirements

Connectivity

Carrier and cloud neutral
Network dense with access to multiple global and regional carriers and Internet service providers offering Dark Fibre, Wavelength, Ethernet, MPLS, VPLS, IP Transit, Peering, CDN, Storage, Virtualised Services (SDN), Voice and Mobile Services
Access to multiple cloud services through leading public, private and hybrid cloud solution providers
2 dedicated Meet Me Rooms
4 diverse building entry points
Diverse cable routes and pathways
Roof space availability for satellite and antennae equipment

Fire Detection and Suppression

Analogue addressable fire detection system in all areas
Aspirated early warning smoke detection system (monitored 24x7x365)
Inert gas suppression system in technical areas with dry pipe pre-action sprinkler for additional resiliency

Critical Environments Management

Experienced 24x7x365 facilities management team
Environment (thermal conditions) monitored 24x7x365
All Building Management Systems (BMS) monitored 24x7x365
Comprehensive energy metering system
Internationally recognised critical environments programme

Other Services

Cross connects
Customer reports
Deliveries and storage
Design and build
Fit-out
On-site facilities
Remote hands
Technical cleaning
Waste disposal

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Further Information

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Singapore WoodlandsTechnical Specification

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Singapore Woodlands
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