On Feb. 25, the University IT Technical Facilities team began upgrading the electrical systems in the Northwest Data Center Communication Hub (NDCCH) to meet the electrical requirements for critical services. This project is expected to conclude in November 2025 and should be minimally disruptive.
Why are we upgrading the electrical system?
The NDCCH facility, one of Stanford's enterprise data centers, hosts many critical applications and telecommunication services utilized by the university and hospital communities. The facility was initially constructed with a single uninterrupted power supply and emergency generator. However, due to emerging operational challenges and updates to electrical codes, greater redundancy is now required to maintain mission-critical services.
Additionally, these updates will meet the standards set by the Land, Buildings & Real Estate (LBRE) organization's Electrical Code Safety Program, which requires all university buildings to conduct maintenance to their electrical distribution infrastructure every three to five years.
What to expect
There should be minimal disruption during these electrical system upgrades; however, data center clients will experience a scheduled, short period without redundancy of electricity. System administrators will receive monthly email communication regarding the project’s progress.
To view detailed timelines and status updates, including potential changes in scheduling and physical construction around the NDCCH, visit the NDCCH Electrical Upgrade Project webpage.
Additional resources
- Questions? Contact the NDCCH Electrical Upgrade project team (ndcch-construction@lists.stanford.edu.)
- Visit the NDCCH Electrical Upgrade Project webpage.
