Sydney Data Centres

Unleash your digital potential with NEXTDC Sydney data centres - the epicentre of cloud and digital innovation in NSW. Strategically located near the CBD and Uptime Institute-certified as Tier III & IV, our data centre network is seamlessly connected to the largest community of cloud platforms, digital service providers, and enterprises in the state, offering unparalleled access and scalability for your digital infrastructure strategies.

5.4 M

Population

178,500m²+

Technical Space

100%

Uptime

24/7

World-Class Security

Data Centres

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Security

In addition to seamless defense, our Sydney data centres are built and operated to the highest global security standards.

Sustainability

NEXTDC's operations are 100% carbon neutral, certified under the Australian Government’s Climate Active program.

State-of-the-art AI Data Centres

NEXTDC’s Sydney data centres offer superior network connectivity when it comes to bridging the distance and latency between your primary location and DR site, enabling you to failover in as little as a nanosecond.


Technical Specifications	S1 Sydney Data Centre	S2 Sydney Data Centre	S3 Sydney Data Centre	S4 Sydney Data Centre
Location	4 Eden Park Drive Macquarie Park NSW 2113	6-8 Giffnock Avenue Macquarie Park NSW 2113	2 Broadcast Way Artamon NSW 2064	Horsley Park, NSW 2175
Target IT Capacity (MW)	16	30	80	300
Technical Space (m2)	5,800	8,700	20,000	124,000
Target PUE	- Design PUE, 12-month average 1.3 - PUE Efficiency High 1.35, Low 1.21 and 1.26 12 months average	- Design PUE, 12-month average 1.19 - PUE Efficiency High 1.96 Low 1.42 and 1.57 12 months average	~1.15 /1.29	In Planning
Uptime Certification	- UI Tier III Certification of Design - UI Tier III Certification of Constructed Facility - UI Tier III Gold for Operational Sustainability	- UI Tier IV Certification of Design - UI Tier IV Certification of Constructed Facility - UI Tier IV Gold for Operational Sustainability	- UI Tier IV Certification of Design - UI Tier IV Certification of Constructed Facility - UI Tier IV Gold for Operational Sustainability	- Target UI Tier IV Certification of Design - Target UI Tier IV Certification of Constructed Facility - Target UI Tier IV Gold for Operational Sustainability
ISO	ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, SOC1, SOC2, PCI-DSS, UI Tier III, NABERS 5 Stars, True Certification	ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, SOC1, SOC2, PCI-DSS, UI Tier IV	ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, SOC1, SOC2, PCI-DSS, UI Tier IV	In Planning
Cooling	- Cold aisle containment hot return space - N+1 high efficiency water cooled chillers - Secure CRAC unit corridor with dual supply to every unit - Dual primary supply pipe work for redundancy - N+2 CRAC units per data hall - N+1 redundancy on cooling systems	- Hot aisle containment, ceiling plenum hot return space - Stulz in-direct, free cooling CRAC paired with modular cooling tower infrastructure for continued growth - N+1 independent cooling systems, providing high levels of reliability and industry leading PUE of 1.29 (yearly average) or 1.15 (yearly lowest) - 24 hours of water stored on-site (minimum)	- Hot aisle containment, ceiling plenum hot return space - Vertiv in-direct, free cooling CRAC paired with modular cooling tower infrastructure for continued growth - N+1 independent cooling systems, providing high levels of reliability and industry leading PUE of 1.29 (yearly average target) or 1.15 (yearly lowest) - 24 hours of water stored on-site (minimum)	In Planning

Why Your Data Centre Should Be Certified for 100% Uptime

Ensuring that your data centre is certified for 100% uptime, particularly with a Tier IV certification, is crucial for maintaining operational excellence, instilling confidence in stakeholders, and safeguarding against potential financial losses due to downtime.

Uptime Institute's globally recognised certification provides a reliable benchmark for organisations striving for the highest standards in data centre infrastructure and operations.

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NEXTDC®: Where AI Thrives™

Powering the Future with NVIDIA DGX-Ready Data Centres

NEXTDC Nvidia preferred partner

The DGX-Ready Data Center program simplifies the process for customers to find suitable locations to house their AI infrastructure. Importantly, NVIDA certified partners have the necessary capabilities, including sufficient power, several liquid cooling systems, and robust interconnection infrastructure to accelerate and achieve valuable AI outcomes.

As requirements continue to evolve, we’re here to adapt and provide the reliability and flexibility needed for next-generation workloads.

NEXTDC NSW Colocation Data Centres: Why Choose Sydney?

Experience the Full Potential of NEXTDC's Sydney Data Centre

Transform your digital strategy with NEXTDC’s Sydney colocation services —NSW’s central hub for cloud and digital innovation. With a prime location near the CBD and Uptime Institute Tier III & IV certification, our network is seamlessly linked to the region’s largest community of cloud platforms, service providers, and enterprises, ensuring you have the access and scalability needed to grow your digital infrastructure.

A word from our customers

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“Our customers are relying on the ability to run AI-powered applications without interruption, for as long as they need. Having a partner that allows us to execute on that while scaling and remaining flexible is crucial for our growth.”

SharonAI

“We never have to worry about resilience, reliability, or security concerns. We know those risks are taken off the table for us by NEXTDC.”

John Reisinger

CTO

"With infrastructure in NEXTDC’s facilities, we can then use the AXON network to quickly and easily, connect and deploy to any cloud platform we want."

Mark Naidoo

Head of IT Architecture

“NEXTneutral is a low-cost and low-complexity method for Jemena to make genuine progress towards our net zero journey.”

Igor Jovanovic

Cloud Engineering Manager

“With infrastructure in NEXTDC’s facilities, we can then use the AXON network to connect and deploy to any cloud platform we want.”

John Cloud

Head of IT Architecture

“NEXTDC has a proven track record of reliability in the data centre industry. We have a presence with every other NEXTDC facility in the country.”

Radek Tkaczyk

Service Delivery Manager

Sustainability is part of our DNA. We have a strong focus on energy efficiency and sustainability through renewable energy sources and delivering world-class operational excellence. Our in-house Engineering team is dedicated to building and maintaining the most operationally sustainable data centres in the market. Through the combination of renewable energy sources, and innovative technology that enables us to use power more efficiently, NEXTDC’s data centres are run at the lowest Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) ratings in the country. Additionally, NEXTDC’s data centres are the only Australian colocation facilities to receive a NABERS 5-Star rating.

NEXTDC partner with security consultants from Security Consulting Group and others that are endorsed by the Australian Government Security Construction and Equipment Committee (SCEC). This helps define our:

Design and construction of Physical Security Zones as defined in the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework and the ASIO Technical Notes
Design, commissioning and acceptance of Security Alarm Systems including Type 1A and AS2201 Class 5.

The approach is based on the understanding of data centre infrastructure and operating environments. It has been developed in conjunction with global best practice security risk management standards and frameworks.

Interconnectivity plays a crucial role at NEXTDC, serving as the backbone of our data centre offerings. Here are the key aspects of interconnectivity at NEXTDC:

Extensive Ecosystem Access via AXON: NEXTDC provides access to Australia's largest network of physical and virtual connectivity options. This includes direct on-ramps to the world's largest cloud platforms and the country's richest sovereign ecosystem of carriers and digital service providers.

Global Reach: Directly connect to Asia and the world, enabling seamless international connectivity with easy access to subsea cables.

Secure and Resilient Solutions: NEXTDC ensures that AXON and DCI interconnectivity solutions are secure and resilient, supporting the modern digital economy and empowering businesses to accelerate their digital transformations.

Flexibility and Agility: NEXTDC offers flexible and agile interconnectivity solutions at the bandwidth and duration required, allowing customers to quickly scale and adapt to changing business needs and technological advancements while only paying for what you use.

These features ensure that NEXTDC's customers can leverage robust, reliable, and scalable connectivity solutions to enhance their business operations and digital initiatives.