Castle IT Data Center

The Castle IT Data Center is strategically located in Larçay, approximately 9km or 5.5 miles from Tours. This purpose built sole tenant facility spans a substantial footprint of 1,300 square meters or 14,000 square feet of high quality whitespace. Designed with a TIER 3+ conception, the site is fully operational and engineered for scalability.The facility can accommodate over 300 high specification 19 inch 47U 600x1000 bays, each featuring individual code locked front and back security. To support client operations, the site offers 24/7 local monitoring, secure individual lockers, a Meet Me Room, and comprehensive logistics support including delivery receipt and storage.

Electrical integrity is a cornerstone of the facility design, featuring a fully built out power capacity of 1 MW. The infrastructure utilizes a double electric adduction system that allows for more than 7KVA per adduction.To ensure always on availability, the center employs two independent electric chains in a 2N redundant configuration. This is supported by high performance Uninterruptible Power Supplies and industrial grade generators. These backup systems provide a minimum of 48 hours of autonomy at full load, with the capability to refuel the vats while systems are active, ensuring no break in service during extended utility outages.

To maintain optimal hardware performance, the data center utilizes a sophisticated N+1 cooling architecture where each air conditioner operates independently. The facility is organized using a cold corridor urbanization strategy that confines airflow to maximize cooling efficiency for servers and bays.This precision engineered system strictly regulates both temperature and hydrometry within the IT rooms. By optimizing the airflow path, the infrastructure prevents hotspots and ensures that even high density equipment operates within ideal thermal parameters, contributing to hardware longevity and reliability.

Security is managed through a centralized 24/7 supervision system that integrates access control, intrusion alarms, and surveillance. Access is strictly governed by a dual authentication process using optical scanners that combine swipe cards with Biovein biometric technology to prevent identity theft.The site is monitored internally and externally by high definition cameras and intrusion sensors. For fire protection, the facility employs high precision laser sensors for early air analysis and smoke detection. In the event of an incident, a high precision water mist fog extinction system is used, effectively neutralizing fire while preserving IT equipment integrity.

For businesses preferring physical hardware without capital expenditure, Castle IT provides a dedicated server assortment via monthly subscriptions. This model removes procurement and maintenance complexity, as equipment is managed by onsite experts.These dedicated units are designed for rapid deployment and seamless integration into the client Virtual Data Center. Whether a client requires full cabinets, partial cabinets, shared rackspace, or custom cages and suite footprints, the facility delivers flexible scaling aligned with evolving business needs.

The data center serves as a connectivity hub, offering managed SDSL and fiber optic affiliations through multiple peering networks. A core offering is the VPN MPLS solution, enabling secure interconnection of multiple geographic sites and cloud services.For remote workforces, VPN Nomade technology provides secure access using the latest generation of SSL encryption, routing mobile user traffic through the web into the secure MPLS network. This ensures all data in transit remains encrypted and fully integrated into the corporate network environment, regardless of user location.