Musgrove Park Hospital – Blown Fibre Ring, SSD, AAH & New CR1 Data Centre

SceptreNet was engaged to deliver a mission-critical infrastructure upgrade at Musgrove Park Hospital, incorporating:

A site-wide blown fibre ring connecting key hospital departments
High-performance CAT6A F/FTP cabling for clinical, administrative, and operational systems
A brand-new CR1 Data Centre at the heart of the hospital
Wireless connectivity to support staff mobility and IoT-enabled medical systems

The project demanded precision, scalability, and resilience, while minimising disruption in a live healthcare environment.

Blown Fibre Infrastructure

SceptreNet designed and deployed a robust, future-proof fibre backbone, providing multiple redundant routes and high-capacity connectivity across the MPH site:

New

site-wide blown fibre ring

8×

7-way Blown Fibre Legs – Route A

8×

7-way Blown Fibre Legs – Route B

16×

7-way Blown Fibre Legs – Route C

142×

12-core OS2 Blown Fibre Links

8×

12-core OM4 Blown Fibre Links

new midpoint blowing stations for fibre deployment and maintenance

Over 10,000m of existing blown fibre tube was reused, and existing SM 9/125 fibre was carefully blown out and redirected via the new fibre ring, reducing material waste and environmental impact.

Structured Cabling & Data Networks

AAH / SSD & Hospital Buildings:

332 × CAT6A F/FTP CommScope Data Outlets
2 Cabinet Locations with 4 × Prism Comms Racks
Wireless Access Points deployed for campus coverage

New CR1 Data Centre:

267 × CAT6A F/FTP CommScope Data Outlets
1 Cabinet Location with 3 × Prism Comms Racks
20 × Cabinet Data Centre including central Cold Aisle
40 × APC PDUs for reliable, monitored power distribution
19 × 12-core Fibre Links and 19 × 24-core CAT6A Panel-to-Panel Links

Why This Project Stands Out

Hospital-wide scale: Multiple departments connected with high-capacity blown fibre, including AAH, SSD, and the new CR1 Data Centre.

Redundancy & resilience: Multiple fibre legs (Routes A, B, C) and midpoint stations ensure network uptime for mission-critical hospital systems.

Future-proofed infrastructure: OS2 single-mode and OM4 multimode fibre, coupled with high-quality CAT6A cabling, allows for expansion and next-generation network applications.

High-performance data centre: Central Cold Aisle design, redundant power with APC PDUs, and advanced rack infrastructure for optimal performance.

Seamless wireless deployment: Ensured complete coverage across all upgraded areas, supporting staff, mobile devices, and medical systems.

Green sustainability: Reuse of over 10,000m of existing blown fibre tube and redirecting existing SM 9/125 fibre minimised waste, reduced carbon footprint, and aligned the project with environmental best practices.

Meticulous design & execution: SceptreNet’s team collaborated closely with hospital estates and IT departments to minimise disruption and deliver on time.

Outcome

The completed Musgrove Park Hospital network provides:

Reliable, resilient, and high-speed connectivity across all departments
Redundant fibre backbone for mission-critical systems
Future-ready infrastructure capable of supporting increased digital demands
Fully integrated new CR1 Data Centre with efficient cooling and power distribution
Comprehensive wireless coverage for staff mobility and connected medical equipment
Environmentally responsible installation, reusing existing fibre and ducting to reduce waste and support the hospital’s sustainability goals

This project exemplifies SceptreNet’s expertise in designing and delivering hospital-grade network solutions, combining cutting-edge technology, meticulous planning, and green-conscious execution to underpin critical healthcare operations.