Chicago Network & Datacenter
Overview
Our Chicago Network is based in CBOT which one of the worlds largest financial institutions and is fully redundant in its power supply and communications other amenities include elaborate security and surveillance systems.
Our BGP enabled network consists of a variety of backbone providers, each providing connectivity that enables our customers around the globe to get the fastest most reliable service for their money. Here is a list of our bandwidth carriers:
Datacenter Info
Redundant and Precision Power
The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) power supply is fully redundant, it draws power from 6 different city substations which virtually ensures a continuous and reliable power supply. In addition, all power from the building passes through on site Liebert Precision Power unites before reaching any servers.
24x7x365 Manned Security and Video Surveillance
The datacenter equipped with Security Guards and Video Surveillance throughout the building. In addition the building is patrolled by Chicago Police Officers. All Tenants & visitors of the building must have proper identification including photo I.D. to gain entrance to the building.
Airconditioning and HVAC
Total of 100 tons of HVAC, utilizing Lieberts air-conditioning units and back up Air Rover portable units.
24x7x365 datacenter staff
Our facility is staffed 24x7x365 to provide our customers with remote hands whenever they need them.
Network Assets
Our Chicago Datacenter currently operates a network with 300+ Gbps connectivity to the internet. There are 2 separate fiber entry points for complete IP transport redundancy. Our core network uses BGP4 routing protocol - our bandwidth is %100 multi-homed Our network supports both IPv4 and IPv6 protocols. We also has a multi-year dark fiber lease. The dark fiber is used to connect our main facility at Chicago Board of Trade and our POP at Equinix-CHI which gives us access to any major internet carrier.
Datacenter Access
Our data center is accessible 24x7 to existing customers who have servers housed at our facility.
