Our fully redundant core network and backbone connectivity is unsurpassed in its efficiency and performance. With seven separate sites, located in five different states on both coasts and central US, our network offers extremely low latency, no packet loss, and, best of all, direct connectivity to all major global tier 1 backbones. This unique combination provides a superior network infrastructure with an unmatched quality of service.

Our network is legacy-free and only utilizes the latest in Cisco internetworking equipment. The network is fully redundant at each and every level possible, there being no single point of failure. The network is fully fault tolerant and able to withstand a major disaster.

Please take a tour of our datacenter facilities below.


Our main data center is located in Houston, Texas USA. It is equipped with complete state-of-the-art Cisco systems, including redundant Cisco 7513 routers, a Gigabit Ethernet network, and a 24x7 Network Operations Center. SONET Ring technology, with dual OC-12 and multiple DS-3 fiber optic lines, assures backbone fail over. BGP-4 routing protocol provides stable, efficient and intelligent routing. Bandwidth capacity is kept at twice the peak usage rate, and our internal gigabit connections will allow us to grow to 10 times our current size and still have the fast content delivery and server responsiveness.

The self-healing network architecture virtually eliminates a single point of failure. In addition to the backbone, in place is a backup transit from multiple providers in multiple locations to ensure that data will arrive via the shortest possible route. Because of the backup transit and the many international peers, the network maintains the shortest routes for sending data all over the world. On an ongoing basis, negotiations take place with the top fiber carriers for new routes, additional backup transit providers, and updated peering relationships are always being added.

Space Flexibility and Salability:
Our 23W x 37D x 84 secure steel cabinets include Patented locks guard on each individual cabinet with keys that cannot be duplicated.

eXchange's expansion of a 15-acre data center means our business, and yours, can grow quickly and without limitations.

Environmental Controls:
By deploying multiple, redundant 20 ton HVAC units, and the e-location facilities maintain constant ambient temperature of 72° F and humidity of 45%. Optimal temperature and humidity range is monitored 24/7.

Fire Suppression:
Halon Fire Suppression Systems protect all data center areas. Advanced warning systems are in place to detect electrical fires at the earliest stages.

Seismic Stability:
The facilities facilities meet or exceed functional California earthquake building code standards.

Electrical Systems:
The sophisticated electrical system architecture maximizes power availability and redundancy. All electrical power systems are served by UPS systems that provide instantaneous switching in the event of catastrophic power grid failure.

Backup Power Supply:
Utilizing diesel generators to backup up power supply from the electrical grid, our on-site fuel supply can sustain peak power for over 24 hours before refueling.

Security:

	Biometic hand scanners
	Video surveillance (recorded and archived)
	Security patrols through entire facility
	Secure, patrolled parking lot
	Unique Card Keys (restricted access)
	Entry Database Management (security entrance guarded)
	24 hour on-site security staff presence