Project Type: Master Planning of a 20MW campus in Kenya including BISRA/RIBA Stage 4 MEP design by Future-tech resulting in a fly-by video demonstrating component and phasing fly-in details.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya.
Size: 20MW IT Load.
Power: 3 from 4 distributed redundant.
Cooling: Indirect air cooling, concurrently maintainable with no single points of failure.
Type: European style Hyperscale Design.
Date Completed: Construction is ongoing.
Target Market: International Hyperscale.
Project Summary: IX Africa approached Future-tech to develop a Metro Edge type data centre to leading international standards and quality suitable for global Hyperscale customers.
Project Scope: Future-tech acted as Lead Consultant and provided the management of an in country professional services team. This included Architectural, Structural and Civils for Phase 1 of the construction (4.5 MW). Future-tech also provided technical procurement for the MEP infrastructure including long lead items and evaluation of technical submissions from potential vendors.
Innovation: Use of indirect air cooling in sub-Saharan Africa (Design PUE sub 1.3). Capable of accepting and installing pre-populated 55U racks including weight and height accommodation. The design offers Cloud ready Hyperscale power densities unique to the Kenyan market.
Sustainability: Sub 1.3 design PUE in sub-Saharan Africa.