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About the Data Centre

DRT Meridian Gate (formerly Telecity) is situated in the heart of London Docklands and benefits from a wealth of over 400 carriers on site, including broadband and mobile networks, internet exchange points, content distribution networks, financial exchanges, and cloud hubs.

The datacentre is designed and built to an Tier III specification, delivering high levels of resiliency and redundancy to ensure your critical systems are always available.

In this affordable Docklands facility, EX Networks can provide multiple connectivity options including; Tier-1 IP transit, Multihomed (BGP) IP transit and direct MPLS pseudowires to a number data centres across the UK and Europe. Other services include iSCSI & Fibre Channel storage solutions, disk and tape backup solutions and a large range of colocation & rackspace options.

Meridian Gate sits at the heart of the connectivity-rich London Docklands giving you direct access to an abundance of global networks to meet both your commercial and geographical requirements. EX Networks can offer space solutions that meet the demands of businesses, including government organisations, financial institutions, enterprises, global system integrators, telecommunication carriers, and managed service providers.

Site Specifications

  • Tier III facility.
  • Prime Docklands location.
  • Additional 3mW added.
  • All racks feature diverse A+B PDUs.
  • Dual diverse switch gear.
  • Minimum of N + 1 configuration on UPS.
  • 24 hours of on-site fuel in full load.
  • Minimum N+1 resilience on cooling system.
  • DX Air conditioning systems.
  • Cold aisle containment.
  • Very early smoke detection and alarm system (VESDA).
  • FM-200 fire suppression.
  • Over 400 carriers on site.
  • Premises Controllers manage facility security 24x7.
  • Access control using proximity card readers.
  • Multiple CCTV cameras (interior and exterior).

Services Offered


Meridian Gate colocation with EX Networks is fast and simple - your hardware, our data centre.
Sleep easy, knowing that the network, power and cooling requirements for your critical services are in safe hands. EX Networks offers your business an enterprise grade solution for a cost effective price. Let us protect your assets from fire, flood, theft and power loss.

Can't find what you are looking for? Contact us for a bespoke quote.


  • 1U Colocation
  • From £79 pm
  • Includes 0.5 Amps Power
  • 3 IP Addresses
  • 100 Mbps / 1 Gbps Port
  • 2TB Monthly Transfer
  • 24x7 Remote Reboot Port
  • 2U Colocation
  • From £119 pm
  • Includes 1.0 Amps Power
  • 3 IP Addresses
  • 100 Mbps / 1 Gbps Port
  • 2TB Monthly Transfer
  • 24x7 Remote Reboot Port
  • 4U Colocation
  • From £209 pm
  • Includes 2.0 Amps Power
  • 3 IP Addresses
  • 100 Mbps / 1 Gbps Port
  • 2TB Monthly Transfer
  • 24x7 Remote Reboot Port

If you need additional space, power and security, then a private rack is for you.
Our full racks are all 42 units high, 1000mm deep and we can offer widths of 600mm and 800mm depending on your requirements. Whether you need a single rack, or a private cage, EX Networks can create a tailored package to meet even the most demanding setups.

All racks come with dual 32 amp power feeds as standard with power densities up to 16A or 3.8kW per footprint.


Amps to 16 Amps

EXN can offer power densities from 4A (0.9kW) up to 16A (3.8kW) per footprint. If you require multiple footprints, power can be aggregated across the racks.

Secure from Suite to Rack

With strict access control including proximity access cards and biometric doors, you know your equipment is secure. All racks have a 3 digit combination lock for front and back access and can also be fitted with PAC access locks if required.

EXtraNet

Our fully featured EXtraNet client portal gives you remote control over your data centre estate. Securely view real time and historical power usage, reboot individual power ports, and have a single login for all power, connectivity, support and billing requirements.

24x7x365 Access

EXN can offer 24x7 access to your rack, cage or suite via unique fast pass access cards for you and your staff.

Business critical connectivity? We have you covered.
Whether you need simple Internet breakout for your rack or a fully managed multi-site solution, EX Networks has the answer. Our ultra-reliable Cisco powered network has multiple direct connections to Tier-1 and 2 bandwidth providers, ensuring your traffic will always reach its destination via the optimal route.


Multihomed IP Transit

Our multihomed IP transit is perfect for customers requiring the best routes to all corners of the globe. EXN can provide both IPv4 and IPv6 transit, either announcing your IP addresses or providing you with a dedicated range.

Global BGP Session

Whether you're implementing BGP for the first time and require an experienced managed services provider, or you're simply looking to add EX Networks to your blend, our engineers can set up, manage and maintain your sessions seamlessly.

Point To Point

EXN can provide MPLS pseudowires between on-net datacentres, extending your network across multiple facilities. This can be thought of as a single virtual ethernet cable between your sites, providing a simple and reliable solution for your East to West traffic.

Real Time Statistics

Our advanced EXtraNet client portal gives you access to real time bandwidth graphs - ideal for diagnosing problems or keeping track of your usage. Check the inbound and outbound traffic levels for any of your ports, either over a daily or monthly period, with just a few clicks.

No staff? No problem!
Let our experienced datacentre and systems teams be there when you can't. We'll handle everything from installs, migrations and rack design to advanced troubleshooting of network and server systems.

Engineers with a wealth of experience.
Our 24/7 support team with industry wide certifications ranging from the network to the application layer will look after you and your data.

Emergency call outs.
In an emergency, our centrally located offices and engineers deployed in the Docklands on a daily basis means you can save valuable minutes when time is the most critical factor.

Project management and delivery.
EX Networks have helped hundreds of customers complete more complex projects, requiring services including full physical audits, rack design, project management, racks preparation, and migrations.

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