Kampala Edge Infrastructure Facility Overview

Operator

Computer Facilities Technical Services (CFTS.CO Ltd.)

Location

UG-KLA01, Kampala, Uganda R-A05@DC5 1UE, Maidenhead, UK

Facility Type

Edge Infrastructure Facility

Overview

UG-KLA01 is a privately operated engineered edge infrastructure platform designed to deliver enterprise-grade hosting and infrastructure services under real-world East African operating conditions. The facility forms part of a hybrid Uganda-UK hosting platform, enabling flexible deployment models, operational resilience, and data residency options.

The platform is engineered around resilient infrastructure principles, incorporating multi-source power architecture, inverter-backed distribution paths, controlled failover mechanisms, manual bypass options, and segmented operational domains. The power environment is designed with Tier III-aligned resilience principles, although no formal certification is claimed for every internal subsystem.

Cooling infrastructure follows the same design philosophy. It is treated as part of service continuity, with separated supply paths, N+1 capacity, environmental monitoring, and maintainable operation under component or maintenance conditions.

UG-KLA01 is designed to support dedicated, virtualised, and high-density compute workloads for enterprise, NGO, research, and data-driven environments. The facility adopts a low-visibility, security-by-design approach, combining controlled physical access, monitored infrastructure, and operational containment principles.

Rather than relying on ideal operating assumptions, the platform is specifically engineered to continue operating through instability, not merely recover from it.

Power Infrastructure

• Multi-source power architecture:

  • K13 Rated Isolation Transformer (all AC incoming sources).
  • Utility grid (dual phase sources)
  • 30 kVA generator (prime-rated)
  • Solar PV generation
  • Battery-backed inverter systems

• Generator runtime:

  • \~48 hours autonomous operation (no refuelling)
  • Planned external fuel system intended to extend autonomy under sustained instability

• Battery / inverter runtime:

  • \~21 hours at current load
• Automatic and manual changeover systems
• Manual bypass paths for key components
• Segmented manual and automatic power distribution for critical systems
• UPS-supported compute and network systems
• Voltage protection and controlled switching

Cooling

• Split air conditioning systems
• Dual-unit N+1 configuration
• Environmental monitoring (temperature, humidity, power conditions)

Facility

Compact, controlled environment designed for stability and operational efficiency

• High-density rack deployment
• Current capacity: 2 racks + 1 expansion
• Above-ground installation with drainage management (no raised floor)
• Insulated enclosure for environmental stability
• Modular and scalable design

Network

Designed for regional performance optimisation and resilient routing under variable upstream conditions.

• Multi-provider upstream connectivity
• Direct PoP Presence
• Local peering via UXIP
• BGP-enabled network (AS329569)
• Shared and dedicated bandwidth options
• Resilient routing design

Security

Physical Security

• Biometric access control
• CCTV monitoring

Logical Security

• Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
• IP-restricted administrative access
• Continuous monitoring and logging
• Layered security model

Services

• Colocation
• Dedicated infrastructure
• Virtualised compute platforms
• Managed hosting
• Backup and disaster recovery (3-2-1 model)
• Hybrid Uganda-UK deployments

Tier Classification

• Tier III (DataCenterMap classification)
• Enhanced resilience through multi-source power and hybrid architecture

Additional Notes

CFTS operates an engineering-led infrastructure model focused on reliability, predictability, and operational clarity. The facility is designed to continue operating through variable power, cooling, and connectivity conditions, not merely recover after they have already caused disruption.