nLighten Chester MAN1

North West · England · United Kingdom

nLighten Chester MAN1 is a carrier-neutral nLighten edge data centre on Dunkirk Trading Estate near Chester, between Chester and Manchester close to the M56.

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THE ESSENTIALS

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Rack space High-density rackExplore rack sizes and space options →Power per rack 2 power options listedExplore power options for your equipment →Connectivity Carrier-neutralExplore network providers and connections →Support 24/7 service desk, 24/7 NOC access and on-site servicesExplore on-site support and services →Standards & resilience Tier 3 aligned (not certified)Explore standards and resilience details →

OVERVIEW

About this data centre

Carrier-neutral nLighten edge colocation near Chester, off the M56

nLighten Chester MAN1 is a carrier-neutral nLighten edge data centre on Dunkirk Trading Estate near Chester, between Chester and Manchester close to the M56. nLighten lists 2,040 m² of dedicated colocation space, an end-state site capacity of 6,000 kW, a Tier III design target and a design PUE of 1.29, with independent A and B feeds to each cabinet.
Cabinets support standard air-cooled densities of 2-7 kW (up to 15 kW) and high-density, AI-ready deployments of 15 kW to 150+ kW. nLighten lists dual-factor access control, CCTV, fire suppression in the data hall, and a 24/7 service desk and NOC.

Services & suitable workloads

Colocation
Remote hands
High-density colocation
Edge computing

Racks & space

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Rack options

Published rack formats and availability
Rack format	Configuration & compatibility	Reported availability
High-density rack	High-density (AI-ready) cabinets, 15 kW to 150+ kW per cabinet (nLighten).	Available

nLighten uses a pre-defined modular aisle and services containment system for cabinet deployments.

Technical specifications

Fire suppression: Fire suppression in the data hall.

Total floor space: 2,040 m² of dedicated colocation space
Site capacity (end-state): 6,000 kW
Design PUE: 1.29
Design: Tier III design target (not certified)

Power & cooling

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Power options

Published power options and availability
Power option	Configuration & compatibility	Reported availability
2 kW+	Standard air-cooled density of 2-7 kW, up to 15 kW per cabinet (nLighten).	Available
15 kW+	High density (AI-ready): 15 kW to 150+ kW per cabinet (nLighten).	Available

Power infrastructure

Total facility capacity: 6 MW
Utility feeds: Independent A and B feeds to each cabinet

Cooling systems

Cooling type: Cooling and humidity design complying with ASHRAE A1 allowable category

Sustainability

nLighten states 100% carbon-free energy backed by Guarantees of Origin, power purchase agreements, a calculated Integrated Carbon-Free Energy (ICFEn) score and a design PUE of 1.29. Heat recovery to local heating networks is at feasibility-study stage.

Connectivity

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Carrier neutralYes

nLighten describes MAN1 as carrier neutral with diverse fibre entry points and meet-me areas.

Security

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Physical security

Controlled access
Biometric access
CCTV
Fire suppression

nLighten lists dual-factor access control (PIN and biometrics), full CCTV coverage and fire suppression in the data hall.

Certifications & standards

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Tier designationTier 3 aligned (not certified)

Compliance overview

Not published by operator

Operator’s tier statement

Tier III design target; formal certification not evidenced

Location & access

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Unit 2, Dunkirk Trading Estate, Dunkirk, Chester, North West, CH1 6LT

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Site access

Between Chester and Manchester, close to the M56 motorway, about 30 minutes by car from Liverpool John Lennon Airport and 45 minutes from Manchester Airport.

Travel & local connections

Motorway

M56

Close to the M56 motorway.

Airport

Liverpool John Lennon Airport

About 30 minutes by car.

Airport

Manchester Airport

About 45 minutes by car.

YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

Frequently asked questions

Where is nLighten Chester MAN1?

nLighten gives the address as Unit 2, Dunkirk Trading Estate, Dunkirk, Chester CH1 6LT, close to the M56.

How much space and power does MAN1 have?

nLighten lists 2,040 m² of colocation space and 6,000 kW end-state site capacity, with A and B feeds to each cabinet.

What rack densities does MAN1 support?

Standard air-cooled cabinets of 2-7 kW, up to 15 kW, and high-density AI-ready deployments of 15 kW to 150+ kW.

Is MAN1 carrier neutral?

Yes. nLighten describes it as carrier neutral with diverse fibre entry points and meet-me areas.

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