Overview
NTT Global Data Centers Rechenzentrum Frankfurt 1 is a data exchange facility in Frankfurt, Germany. It operates as a telecommunications service provider, supporting digital infrastructure in one of Europe's key data hub cities.
NTT Global Data Centers Rechenzentrum Frankfurt 1 is a data exchange facility located in Frankfurt, Germany. As part of NTT's global data center network, it plays a critical role in the region's telecommunications and digital infrastructure. Frankfurt is a major internet exchange point, hosting numerous data centers and connectivity hubs. The facility operates under Germany's telecommunications regulatory framework, which aligns with EU directives such as the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU and national siting rules. Data exchanges like this one typically provide colocation, interconnection, and managed services, supporting high-bandwidth connectivity for enterprises and carriers. The facility's scale is consistent with the dense urban data center market in Frankfurt. Environmentally, data centers in Frankfurt face challenges related to energy consumption and cooling. The facility's operations contribute to the local digital economy, enabling cloud services and data traffic exchange. Its location in a major financial and tech hub underscores its significance for regional connectivity and business continuity.
Environmental context
Data exchange facilities in urban settings like Frankfurt require significant energy for cooling and operations, contributing to local heat island effects and grid demand. The tower height and aviation risk are minimal for ground-level data centers, but RF exposure for co-located workers is managed through compliance with EU exposure limits. Visual impact is typically low due to industrial zoning.
Frequently asked questions
It is located in Frankfurt, Germany, at coordinates 50.129229, 8.602534.
It is a data exchange facility, classified as a telecommunications service provider, supporting data interconnection and colocation services.
Data exchanges in Germany operate under the EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU and national telecommunications laws enforced by the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur).
As a data exchange, it provides critical interconnection points for internet traffic, supporting Frankfurt's role as a major global internet hub with high-speed connectivity.
Data centers in Frankfurt face energy efficiency and cooling challenges. They must comply with EU energy efficiency directives and local environmental regulations to mitigate heat and power consumption impacts.