Datacenter Colocation in Lille: Strategic Northern France Location
UK & Benelux Connectivity with Tier III Infrastructure
Deploy your infrastructure in Lille's tier III datacenter facilities with direct routes to London, Brussels, and major Northern European markets. Our Lille colocation offers carrier-neutral connectivity, redundant power, and strategic positioning for UK and Benelux market access at lower costs than Paris.
Lille's geographic advantage provides sub-10ms latency to London, sub-5ms to Brussels, and excellent fiber connectivity throughout Northern France and Belgium. With 20+ carriers available, tier III+ specifications, and 24/7 on-site support, Lille delivers enterprise-grade infrastructure in a growing Northern France tech hub.
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Lille Datacenter Facilities
Tier III certified infrastructure in strategic Northern France location
Lille Primary Datacenter
Lille Metropolitan Area
- Tier III certified facility
- 20+ carrier options available
- ISO 27001 certified operations
- Direct France-IX connectivity
Geographic Positioning
- 220 km to Paris - < 15ms latency, direct fiber routes
- 110 km to Brussels - < 5ms latency, Belgium market access
- 120 km to London - < 10ms via Channel, UK connectivity
Technical Specifications
Enterprise-grade infrastructure with redundant systems
Tier Certification
- Tier III certified design
- 99.99% uptime SLA
- Concurrently maintainable
- N+1 redundancy minimum
Power Systems
- 2N UPS configuration
- Dual power feeds per rack
- N+1 generator backup
- Up to 8 kW per rack (6 kW standard)
Cooling Infrastructure
- N+1 CRAC redundancy
- Hot aisle containment
- 23°C +/- 2°C operating temp
- Humidity control 40-60%
Network Connectivity
- 20+ carrier options
- France-IX peering available
- 10/100G cross-connects
- Fiber and copper available
Strategic Location Benefits
Northern France hub with exceptional UK and Benelux connectivity
Direct UK Routes
120 km to London via Channel tunnel routes. Sub-10ms latency to UK markets. Ideal for Brexit-compliant EU presence while maintaining UK connectivity. Multiple carrier options with direct London routes.
Belgium & Benelux Proximity
110 km to Brussels with sub-5ms latency. Perfect positioning for Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg markets. Direct fiber routes to major Benelux cities. Gateway to Northern European markets.
Northern France Hub
Strategic location in France's northern corridor. Hub for cross-border connectivity between France, Belgium, UK. Growing fiber infrastructure. Part of Northern France tech development zone.
Cost-Effective Infrastructure
Lower real estate and operational costs than Paris while maintaining tier III standards. Competitive pricing without compromising quality. Better value for colocation with same carrier access and connectivity options.
Network Connectivity
Carrier-neutral facility with international connectivity options
Available Carriers
Carrier-neutral facility with 45+ connected networks including Tier 1 providers (Cogent), major hosting operators (OVHcloud), and regional carriers (Eurofiber, IELO, Free Pro). Direct access to France-IX and Lillix peering infrastructure.
Peering & Exchanges
France-IX connectivity via direct connection. Access to 600+ networks through peering. Low-latency routes to major European internet exchanges. Private peering options available.
Low Latency Performance
Sub-10ms to London. Sub-5ms to Brussels. Sub-15ms to Paris. Sub-20ms to Amsterdam and Frankfurt. Optimized for latency-sensitive applications requiring UK/Benelux coverage.
Cloud Connectivity
Direct connectivity to AWS, Azure, Google Cloud available. Bypass public internet for secure cloud access. Low-latency cloud on-ramps. Hybrid infrastructure options with major cloud providers.
Security & Compliance
ISO 27001 certified security with multi-layer physical protection
Physical Security
- Biometric access control
- 24/7 CCTV surveillance
- Mantrap entry systems
- On-site security personnel
Environmental Monitoring
- VESDA early smoke detection
- Temperature/humidity sensors
- Water leak detection
- Real-time alerting system
Certifications
- ISO 27001 (Information Security)
- Tier III certified operations
- GDPR compliant infrastructure
- EU data sovereignty
Fire Suppression
- FM-200/Inergen gas systems
- VESDA early warning detection
- Automatic fire doors
- Direct fire brigade connection
Why Choose Lille for Colocation?
Strategic advantages for UK, Benelux, and Northern France markets
Geographic Advantage
Unique position at crossroads of France, Belgium, and UK. 220 km from Paris, 110 km from Brussels, 120 km from London. Perfect for businesses requiring multi-country presence with low-latency connectivity to all three markets.
Cost-Effective Alternative
15-25% lower costs than Paris facilities while maintaining tier III standards. Lower real estate costs, competitive power pricing, same carrier access. Better ROI for colocation without compromising infrastructure quality or connectivity.
Brexit Positioning
EU-based infrastructure with excellent UK connectivity. Ideal for UK businesses requiring EU data residency or EU businesses serving UK markets. GDPR-compliant with sub-10ms to London. Strategic advantage in post-Brexit landscape.
Growing Tech Hub
Lille emerging as Northern France tech center. Growing fiber infrastructure, carrier investment, government tech initiatives. Part of Hauts-de-France digital development zone. Future-proof location with ongoing infrastructure improvements.
Available Services
Flexible colocation options with optional managed services
Rack Options
- 1/4 Rack (10U) - Entry-level colocation
- 1/2 Rack (21U) - Small to medium deployments
- Full Rack (42U) - Complete rack with dual power
- Private Cage - Dedicated space, multiple racks
Power Options
- Standard Power - Up to 6 kW per rack
- High Power - Up to 8 kW per rack
- Custom Power - Higher density available
- Flexible configurations based on requirements
Additional Services
- Remote Hands - 24/7 on-site technicians
- Cross-Connects - Fiber/copper to carriers
- IP Addresses - IPv4 and IPv6 allocations
- IP Transit - Direct internet connectivity
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lille datacenter colocation
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