Phase 1 of IXcellerate’s 6,200 square metre data centre is continuing on schedule. The construction team has spent the past week installing insulated sandwich panels, which comprise the walls and ceiling. They have also installed steel conduit tracks which will be used for low voltage power requirements, such as lighting.
You can also see, in the below picture, the location of the technical area. The technical area comprises of technical equipment, such as UPS equipment, CRAC units and power switchgear. These will be located behind the sandwich panels you see below.
Construction continues with the completion of installing sandwich panels this week. The construction team will shortly begin installing raised flooring inside the data hall area.