Digital Realty LON2 London: City Campus Financial Interconnection Hub
Status: Operational / Active Multi-Tenant & High-Density Density Upgrades | Location: 11 Hanbury Street (Block C), London E1 6QR, United Kingdom
Project Overview
Digital Realty’s LON2 is a flagship carrier-neutral data center strategically located within the Hanbury Street Campus in the City of London, alongside the LON1 and LON3 facilities. Situated between the historic Square Mile financial district and East London’s thriving Tech City innovation hub, LON2 occupies a prime position at the heart of one of Europe’s most important financial and digital ecosystems. The facility offers approximately 23,465 square feet (2,180 m²) of premium colocation space designed to support mission-critical enterprise applications, cloud services, financial trading platforms, digital media, and high-performance computing workloads. As one of Europe's leading capital markets interconnection hubs, LON2 provides ultra-low-latency connectivity to major global financial exchanges and liquidity venues, including NYSE Euronext, Nasdaq OMX, and the London Stock Exchange (LSE), making it an ideal location for financial institutions, trading firms, and fintech companies requiring high-speed, resilient network performance. Customers also benefit from direct cross-connects to the London Internet Exchange (LINX) and London Access Point (LONAP), as well as carrier-neutral access to more than 195 telecommunications providers, internet service providers, and cloud platforms, creating one of the richest connectivity ecosystems in the UK. Engineered for next-generation digital infrastructure, LON2 supports high-density deployments with liquid cooling readiness capable of accommodating rack densities exceeding 30 kW, enabling AI, machine learning, and advanced compute workloads. Combined with resilient power infrastructure, advanced physical security, scalable colocation services, and exceptional interconnection capabilities, Digital Realty LON2 serves as a critical digital gateway for enterprises, hyperscale cloud providers, financial institutions, and content networks operating across the UK, Europe, and global markets.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Digital Realty LON2 London: City Campus Financial Interconnection Hub |
| Location | 11 Hanbury Street (Block C), London E1 6QR, United Kingdom |
| Status | Operational / Active Multi-Tenant & High-Density Density Upgrades |
| Commissioning | Initial Phase Go-Live: Operational / Ongoing Density & Cooling Enhancements |
| Total IT Load | 16 MW Total Utility Power Allocation / Critical IT Load |
| Total Capacity | ~16 MW Substation Capacity across 23,465 sq ft (2,180 m²) gross building area |
| Tier Level | Tier III Equivalent / Concurrent Maintainability (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22301, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, SOC 2 Certified) |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Financial Colocation, Ultra-Low Latency Trading & Cloud Interconnection Hub |
City Profile
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| City Name | london |
| Population | 8.9 Million |
| Urban Agglomeration | 9.8 to 11.4 million |
| City GDP | £110.8 billion in 2023 |
| Per Capita Income | £69,077 in 2023 |
| City Tier | Tier 1 |
| Key Strengths | Global Financial Hub; Dense Connectivity; Low Latency to Europe and North America; large skilled talent pool. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Digital Realty |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | UK Power Networks (UKPN), London Internet Exchange (LINX), LONAP |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized UK Mission-Critical EPC & Data Center Engineering Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | Digital Realty Global Design & High-Density Thermal Engineering Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Sub-millisecond metro fiber interconnects across Digital Realty’s Greater London campuses; access to 195+ carriers/ISPs, direct connections to LINX, LONAP, and major cloud on-ramps. |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual high-voltage grid connections supplied by UKPN, static 2N / N+1 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) configuration, and N+1 emergency standby generators. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 16 MW Utility / Substation Power Allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | 2N Static UPS Architecture |
| Cooling System | Energy-efficient modular cooling architecture, N+1 closed-loop chilled water systems with air-side free cooling economizers, hot/cold aisle containment, and high-density direct-to-chip liquid cooling capability. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral platform with multi-path fiber entry vaults, dual Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs), and global orchestration via ServiceFabric™. |
| PUE Target | < 1.25 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | 100% matched clean renewable energy procurement backed by REGO certificates. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | Operational Facility (Acquired via Interxion / Continuous Upgrades) |
| Construction Start | Completed / Operational Expansion |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Operational |
| Full Buildout | Operational |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated £80,000,000 GBP to £120,000,000 GBP |
| Funding | Digital Realty corporate capital expenditure (CapEx) allocation |