NIXVAL’s Data Center in Paterna: Resilient in the Face of Spain’s Largest Blackout

Paterna, Valencia – During Spain’s most significant nationwide blackout in decades, NIXVAL’s data center in Paterna operated seamlessly for over 10 hours, demonstrating its robust backup systems and an expertly trained team capable of managing critical situations without service interruption.

NIXVAL confirmed that its facility maintained 100% operational capability throughout the 10 hours and 3 minutes of electrical downtime. This remarkable resilience ensured there was no degradation in service or impact on the technological infrastructure of its clients.

Thanks to a redundant electrical design, high-capacity generators, and rigorously tested protocols, the data center continued to function as planned, showcasing real-world resilience and meticulous preparation.

Guaranteed Power Supply: Minimum 48 Hours, Potentially Indefinite

NIXVAL’s data center boasts a minimum guaranteed electrical autonomy of 48 hours under the worst-case scenarios, which can be extended almost indefinitely due to logistical agreements for fuel replenishment. This positions NIXVAL as one of the most prepared facilities along the Mediterranean coast.

During the blackout, the generators activated automatically in accordance with internal operational procedures. From that moment on, the data center operated entirely on backup power without showing any anomalies.

“The blackout was a critical situation at the national level, but everything functioned as intended in our facilities. Prior preparation and the commitment of our team were key factors,” stated NIXVAL’s technical management.

Design and Practice: The Keys to Success

NIXVAL’s response was not the result of improvisation. All systems—especially electrical—have been meticulously designed, maintained, and tested, including regular simulations for total network failure.

The technical staff undergoes continuous training and regularly executes emergency protocols to ensure immediate, coordinated, and effective responses to real incidents like the one on April 28th.

A Stronghold for Critical Infrastructure

During the blackout, numerous companies and public organizations faced service interruptions. However, NIXVAL clients housed in its Paterna data center reported no loss of connectivity, service outages, or performance degradation, an especially significant outcome for sectors such as finance, healthcare, e-government, and online commerce.

“Our commitment to operational continuity is absolute. That’s why we consistently invest in infrastructure, training, and response capability,” they added.

Conclusion

NIXVAL serves as a prime example of how a regional data center can achieve international reliability standards when technological investment, operational foresight, and a culture of resilience converge.

The nationwide blackout posed a challenge… but it also served as validation. And NIXVAL rose to the occasion.

Source: Nixval