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The following content is from an older version of this website, and may not display correctly.Web hosting firm 1&1 Internet plans to build "one of Europe's largest data centers in Hanau, Germany in a facility originally intended to be a plutonium and uranium fuel factory.
The 10,000 square metre site was built in the 1980s but was never commissioned as a nuclear facility by original owners Siemens AG.
"The new data center in Hanau will further optimise the operational efficiency of our Internet services, said Oliver Mauss, CEO of 1&1 Internet Ltd. "The geographical distance from our existing European data centers is an important aspect of our business continuity strategy, and the new facility will further bolster our pan European backbone.
"Of course, it is a very pleasing side-effect that a formerly contentious nuclear plant is now being transformed into a green data centre, said Mauss. "Whilst Internet servers require electrical power, 1&1 only uses renewal energy. We also pay much attention to saving energy - after all, the power bill is one of the largest parts of our operational expenses for such data centers. The buildings and the surrounding area provide sufficient space to install energy-saving coolers that use the outside temperature for cooling and thus significantly reduce power consumption. 1&1 also uses low-energy components within all its servers, he added.
The center is scheduled to become operational towards the end of 2009. It will host dedicated Linux servers for software as a service and cloud computing applications.
"Telecommunication perfectly fits the high-tech location of Hanau, says Hanau's Mayor Claus Kaminsky. "Hence, we are very glad that 1&1, one of the world's largest providers, has opted for our city. A very positive aspect is that finally a very reasonable use has been found for these highly specialized buildings.
The 10,000 square metre site was built in the 1980s but was never commissioned as a nuclear facility by original owners Siemens AG.
"The new data center in Hanau will further optimise the operational efficiency of our Internet services, said Oliver Mauss, CEO of 1&1 Internet Ltd. "The geographical distance from our existing European data centers is an important aspect of our business continuity strategy, and the new facility will further bolster our pan European backbone.
"Of course, it is a very pleasing side-effect that a formerly contentious nuclear plant is now being transformed into a green data centre, said Mauss. "Whilst Internet servers require electrical power, 1&1 only uses renewal energy. We also pay much attention to saving energy - after all, the power bill is one of the largest parts of our operational expenses for such data centers. The buildings and the surrounding area provide sufficient space to install energy-saving coolers that use the outside temperature for cooling and thus significantly reduce power consumption. 1&1 also uses low-energy components within all its servers, he added.
The center is scheduled to become operational towards the end of 2009. It will host dedicated Linux servers for software as a service and cloud computing applications.
"Telecommunication perfectly fits the high-tech location of Hanau, says Hanau's Mayor Claus Kaminsky. "Hence, we are very glad that 1&1, one of the world's largest providers, has opted for our city. A very positive aspect is that finally a very reasonable use has been found for these highly specialized buildings.