--- title: Brightsolid Aberdeen date: 2026-10-15T13:12:00+01:00 canonical_url: "https://datacentrefinder.co.uk/data-centres/brightsolid-aberdeen" section: Data Centres date_modified: 2026-10-24T20:40:59+01:00 operator: Brightsolid --- # Brightsolid Aberdeen Aberdeen · Scotland · United Kingdom Brightsolid Aberdeen is a Tier III-designed colocation data centre at Whitemyres Ave, Aberdeen AB16 6HQ. [Information supplied ](#verification) - Free to use - Independent service - No obligation ## The facility at a glance. [Rack space **Full rack · Half rack · Quarter rack**Explore rack sizes and space options →](#specifications)[Power per rack **2 power options listed**Explore power options for your equipment →](#power-cooling)[Connectivity **11 reported carrier access**Explore network providers and connections →](#connectivity)[Support **Staffed 24x7x365**Explore on-site support and services →](#overview)[Standards & resilience **3 standards listed**ResilienceTier 3 aligned (not certified)Explore standards and resilience details →](#compliance)[Cooling redundancy **N+1**See how the cooling is backed up →](#power-cooling) ## About this data centre Brightsolid Tier III-designed colocation in Aberdeen Brightsolid Aberdeen is one of Brightsolid's two purpose-built colocation data centres in Scotland, both described by Brightsolid as Tier III designed. Brightsolid's specification lists 428 m² at Aberdeen, with Data Hall One at 500 kW IT load, and offers full racks (47U, 2 kW), half racks (23U, 1.25 kW) and quarter racks (10U, 0.625 kW). Brightsolid quotes a 100% uptime SLA, with staff on site 24x7x365. Primary power comes from the National Grid, backed by two generators per data hall that Brightsolid says can start within one minute with no runtime limitation, plus UPS protection. Each rack has 24 IEC-C13 outlets on each of its A and B feeds, and power to each rack is monitored. Cooling is N+1, designed to ASHRAE environmental standards, with whole-room cooling at Aberdeen. Brightsolid lists resident carriers at Aberdeen: SSE, Vodafone, RigNet, Commsworld, Converged, IFB, BT, Virgin Media Business, CityFibre, Tampnet and Speedcast. Aberdeen has a comms room for all major providers that ties into meet-me racks in the data halls. Security includes 24x7x365 manned security, internal and external CCTV, multi-factor identification, an air-locked main entry and door-to-rack access controls. Brightsolid lists ISO 27001, ISO 22301 and ISO 9001. ### Services & suitable workloads - Colocation - Remote hands - Managed services - Backup and disaster recovery - Uptime service-level agreement: 100% ### Rack options Published rack formats and availabilityRack formatConfiguration & compatibilityReported availability**Full rack**Full rack: 47U, 2200 mm tall, 600 mm wide, 1200 mm deep, with 2 kW of power. Available**Half rack**Half rack: 23U, 1100 mm tall, 600 mm wide, 1200 mm deep, with 1.25 kW of power. Available**Quarter rack**Quarter rack: 10U, 550 mm tall, 800 mm wide, 1200 mm deep, with 0.625 kW of power. Available Brightsolid lists full racks (47U, 2 kW), half racks (23U, 1.25 kW) and quarter racks (10U, 0.625 kW). Each rack has 24 IEC-C13 outlets per A and B feed. - Total floor space: 428 m² - IT load: Data Hall One at 500 kW IT load - Power provision: 24 x IEC-C13 feeds per A & B feed - Network connections per rack: 1 x copper, 1 x single-mode fibre, 1 x multimode fibre - Meeting spaces: Available on request ### Power options Published power options and availabilityPower optionConfiguration & compatibilityReported availability**2 kW+**2 kW per full rack (Brightsolid specification). Available**1 kW+**1.25 kW per half rack (Brightsolid specification). Available ### Power infrastructure - Total facility capacity: 0.5 MW - Utility feeds: National Grid primary supply - UPS configuration: UPS-protected supply - Generator backup: Yes ### Cooling systems - Cooling type: Whole-room cooling (ASHRAE environmental standards) - Cooling redundancy: N+1 Brightsolid lists Data Hall One at 500 kW IT load. Primary power is from the National Grid, with two generators per data hall (start within one minute, no runtime limitation) and UPS protection. Each rack has 24 IEC-C13 outlets per A and B feed and is power-monitored. - Reported access to carriers: 11 Brightsolid lists resident carriers at Aberdeen: SSE, Vodafone, RigNet, Commsworld, Converged, IFB, BT, Virgin Media Business, CityFibre, Tampnet, Speedcast. Aberdeen has a comms room for all major providers that ties into meet-me racks in the data halls. Each rack can have one copper, one single-mode fibre and one multimode fibre connection. ### Carrier connections Connection types distinguish physical presence from remote or partner access. #### Vodafone Business On-site #### Commsworld On-site #### BT On-site #### Virgin Media Business On-site #### CityFibre On-site ### Network capabilities - Meet-me room: Yes ### Physical security - Security personnel - Controlled access - CCTV - Mantrap Brightsolid lists manned security 24x7x365 with access controls in all restricted areas, internal and external CCTV, multi-factor identification and authorisation, an air-locked main entry with staged access, door-to-rack access controls, and access reporting. Tier designation**Tier 3 aligned (not certified)** ### Compliance overview Brightsolid lists ISO 27001, ISO 22301 and ISO 9001. Tier III designed (not certified). ### Operator’s tier statement Brightsolid describes the site as Tier III designed. No Uptime Institute certification is published. ### Listed standards #### ISO 27001 - Scope details: Listed on Brightsolid's colocation page (company accreditations); certificate scope not stated. #### ISO 22301 - Scope details: Listed on Brightsolid's colocation page (company accreditations); certificate scope not stated. #### ISO 9001 - Scope details: Listed on Brightsolid's colocation page (company accreditations); certificate scope not stated. Whitemyres Ave, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB16 6HQ[Get directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Whitemyres%20Ave%2C%20Aberdeen%2C%20Aberdeen%2C%20AB16%206HQ)### Site access Brightsolid lists 24x7x365 customer access, on-site parking, and meeting spaces on request. - On-site parking: Available ## Frequently asked questions ### Where is Brightsolid Aberdeen? Brightsolid gives the address as Whitemyres Ave, Aberdeen AB16 6HQ. ### What rack options are available? Brightsolid lists full racks (47U, 2 kW), half racks (23U, 1.25 kW) and quarter racks (10U, 0.625 kW). ### What power resilience does Brightsolid publish? National Grid primary power, two generators per data hall that start within one minute with no runtime limitation, UPS protection, and A and B feeds to each rack. ### Which carriers are on site? Brightsolid lists SSE, Vodafone, RigNet, Commsworld, Converged, IFB, BT, Virgin Media Business, CityFibre, Tampnet, Speedcast as resident carriers at Aberdeen. ### Is the data centre Tier III certified? Brightsolid describes its data centres as Tier III designed. It does not publish an Uptime Institute certification. ### Which certifications does Brightsolid list? ISO 27001, ISO 22301 and ISO 9001. Confirm certificate scope with Brightsolid. ## About this listing These details help you assess the listing. 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