Overview
NTT Global Data Centers Rechenzentrum Frankfurt 4 is an operational data exchange facility in Frankfurt, Germany, serving as a key telecommunications hub in Europe.
NTT Global Data Centers Rechenzentrum Frankfurt 4 is a data exchange facility located in Frankfurt, Germany, a major global telecommunications hub. The facility is operational and classified under the telecommunications sector as a data exchange, supporting connectivity and data traffic in the region. As a data exchange, this facility likely provides interconnection services for network operators, cloud providers, and enterprises. In Germany, such facilities operate under the EU's Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU and national telecom regulations, ensuring compliance with technical standards for electromagnetic compatibility and spectrum use. Frankfurt's strategic location as a key internet exchange point makes this facility critical for European data routing. The facility's environmental context includes considerations typical of urban data centers: energy consumption, cooling requirements, and electronic waste management. Frankfurt's temperate climate allows for efficient cooling, but the facility's high density of telecommunications infrastructure may contribute to local heat island effects. The site's proximity to Frankfurt Airport also necessitates compliance with aviation safety regulations regarding tower height and electromagnetic interference.
Environmental context
Located in Frankfurt's urban core, the facility operates within a dense telecommunications environment. Key environmental considerations include energy use for cooling and operations, potential heat island effects from concentrated infrastructure, and compliance with aviation safety regulations due to proximity to Frankfurt Airport. The facility's design likely incorporates energy-efficient technologies to mitigate its environmental footprint.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Frankfurt, Germany, at coordinates 50.062073, 8.483873. It operates as a telecommunications service provider in the city's central business district.
It is a data exchange facility, classified under the telecommunications sector. Data exchanges provide interconnection points for network operators, cloud providers, and enterprises to exchange traffic.
The facility is currently operational, serving as a key telecommunications hub in Frankfurt.
Data exchange facilities in Germany must comply with the EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU, which covers electromagnetic compatibility and spectrum use, as well as national telecom regulations enforced by the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA).
Frankfurt is a major global internet exchange point, hosting one of the largest internet exchanges (DE-CIX). Its central location in Europe makes it a critical hub for data routing and interconnection.