Imagery and Internet Report for Switch and Data
You can view the imagery for Switch and Data here.
Website: http://www.switchanddata.com/
This is a major player in the Internet Exchange business. They have 34 locations around the country, but I chose instead to look at the locations that offer their version of IXP, called PAIX.
In each of their facilities they list these structural aspects:
Customer Area
* Switch and Data control room houses manager's office and security personnel/equipment
* Racks in secure areas
* Open space for cabinets
* Private cages available
* Separately demised (drywall) space available
* Top-quality, electrostatic dissipative raised floor tiles designed for 100 psf, and in some facilities 250 lbs. psf, floor load
* Meet all code specifications for safety and electrical grounding, per NFPA 70
* Open, accessible ceiling
* Overhead AC distribution buss
* DC power and communication cabling tray pathways
* Optical fiber guide conveyance system
* Heavy load freight elevators or loading dock access to the space
* Comprehensive and flexible cabling infrastructure
Security and Access
* 24/7 security management via the Security Operations Center (SOC)
* Remote camera monitoring 24/7, backed by digital recordings on file for 45 days
* Access to equipment area 24/7 days via card key and pass code only
* Escort services 24/7 at sites with non-secured equipment areas
* Locking cabinets and/or cages
* Full CCTV surveillance
* Falcon equipment monitoring system supported by Switch and Data's 24x7 operations center
Power Infrastructure
* 1,000 to 1,600 amps at 480 volt total capacity, depending on site
* 80 to 85 watts per square foot including HVAC
* 120/208V AC and -48V DC available
* 100% generator backup
* Generator capacity 600-2000 KW
* Size of fuel tank 1,000 to 2,000 gallons
* Generator both auto start and auto transfer. Isolation bypass feature on automatic transfer switch
* Minimum 24-hour run time fuel capacity Two-hour response for fuel delivery
* UPS backup power
* Voltage output 480 transformed to 120/208 V
* -48 Volt DC Battery Plant
* 1200 amp expandable to 4800 amp
* 2-hour battery reserve non-redundant, 4 hours redundant
* "True" A/B power feeds
* Grounding in accordance with NFPA 70
Environmental Controls
* Under-floor cooling provided by computer-room grade equipment
* Cooling not less than 150 BTU/h per square foot with an N+1 redundancy
* Temperature is maintained at 72 degrees F dry bulb at ASHRAE 1%
* In the event of a power interruption HVAC systems (and entire facility) operate on diesel generators
* 30% to 60% humidity non-condensing. Humidity control delivered through ATS/Liebert units via infra-red humidifier
Interconnection Options
* Switch and Data managed Meet Me Room (MMR) in most sites to facilitate interconnection
* Broad choice of leading fiber and circuit carriers in each facility
* Pre-run conduit assures rapid connection to new carriers. Large number of access providers in buildings assures the lowest possible telecommunication link charges
* Access providers are encouraged to locate muxes within Switch and Data site to facilitate interconnectivity
* Overhead cable trays are provided for connectivity
* Layer 2 switching architecture for public interconnection and peering at select locations
* 24x7 diagnostic remote switch fabric and port monitoring
Fire Detection and Suppression Systems
* Pre-action sprinkler rated for telecommunication equipment/computer room
* Integrated smoke/heat detector system
* Under-floor leak detection system
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These are the cities offering PAIX by Switch and Data. The information about their facilities comes from www.switchanddata.com:
Atlanta- 56 Marietta Street NW
Apprx. Coords- -84.39133 33.75592
Former Western Union 10 story concrete building, approximately 60 years old, with a brick facade located in the heart of Atlanta.
Building Specs
Innerducts 32 inner ducts, 4 - one inch inner ducts/conduit
KVM Cart KVM cart available upon request
Location Fifth and sixth floor
NPA-NXX 404-525
Roof Rights Roof rights available
Connectivity
Switch and Data Meet Me Room
AboveNet
Aleron
AT&T Local
BellSouth
Cable & WirelessB
Cogent Communications
ICG Telecom Group
ITC DeltaCom
Level (3)
Looking Glass Networks
MCI
Progress Telecom
Qwest
SBC
Telcove
Time Warner Telecom
WilTel
WV Fiber
XO Communications
Building Meet Me Room
360 Networks
AFS (American Fiber Systems)
AGL Networks
ALLTEL
AT&T
Atlanta Internet Exchange
Atlantic Nexus
Bright Star
Broadview Networks
Capital Internet
Cbeyond
Cyber Wurx
Digital Service Consultants
Direct Partner Telecom
Emory University
Entex Networks
GA Board of Regents
GA Institute of Technology
Georgia Public Web
Georgia State University
Global Crossing
Global NAPs
Great Access
Hostway Corporation
Hyperband
I2 Telecom
ICI Puritel
ITC DeltaCom
JT Communications
Knology
Level (3)
Matrix Resources
MCI
Mojo Meeting
Morehouse School of Medicine
NationalNet
Negen Telecom
NextG
NuVox Communications
OnFiber Communications
Online Information, Inc.
Performance IT
Primus Telecom
Skiplink
Southern Telecom
Sprint
Telecom Access
Telefyne
Teleglobe
TeliaSonera
Tripac
Universal Access
US Carrier
UUNet
WV Fiber
Xspedius
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Dallas1- 2323 Bryan Street
Apprx. Coords- -96.79499 32.78678
Connectivity
Switch and Data Meet Me Room
360 Networks
AboveNet
AirBand
Alpheus
Aspen Communications
AT&T
Bestel
Broadvox
Broadwing
C3/Grande Communications
Cable & Wireless
Cogent Communications
Cox Communications
Dialmex
Global Crossing
Grande
ICG Telecom Group
Intelemedia
Level (3)
Lightcore
Looking Glass Networks
MCI
McLeod
OnFiber Communications
PT-1 Communications
Qwest
SBC
Telefonica
Telmex
Time Warner Telecom
TXU Communications
VarTec Telecom
Verizon
WilTel
Winstar IDT
XO Communications
Xspedius
Yahoo
Yipes Communications
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Dallas2- Infomart- 1950 Stemmons Freeway
Apprx. Coords- -96.82079 32.80075
I'm unclear which building it is. The larger building is labeled Infomart on the Google map. USGS shows it to be the smaller building in the lower left of the image. After further searching on Google, it appears it is in the building labeled Infomart.
Building Specs
Innerducts 16 at each point
Location Ground floor
NPA-NXX 214-827
Roof Rights Roof rights available
Connectivity
Switch and Data Meet Me Room
AboveNet
Adelphia
Cogent Communications
Level (3)
Limelight Networks
Looking Glass Networks
MCI
OnFiber Communications
Qwest
Time Warner Telecom
WilTel
XO Communications
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Los Angeles- 1200 W 7th Street
Apprx. Coords- -118.26577 34.05115
The former First Interstate's back office processing center has state of the art highly redundant power systems. The building was designed so that in an 8.4 earthquake, the raised floors system will only move ¾ of an inch.
Building Specs
KVM Cart KVM cart available upon request
NPA-NXX 213-228, 327, 538, 553, 612, 861, 955
Roof Rights Roof rights available
Connectivity
Switch and Data Meet Me Room
360 Networks
AT&T Local
Cogent Communications
Global Crossing
Internap
IP Direct
KMC Telecom
Level (3)
Limelight Networks
Looking Glass Networks
MCI
Micropathways
Mzima
Netifice
Network Hosting Solutions
OnFiber Communications
Qwest
SBC
Telecom New Zealand
Teleglobe America
Verio
WilTel
XO Communications
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Miami- 36 NE 2nd St
Apprx. Coords- -80.19317 25.77668
Building Specs
Location Floors 2 and 5
Connectivity
Switch and Data Meet Me Room
BellSouth
Cable & Wireless
Cogent Communications
E-xpedient
FPL Fibernet
Global Crossing
ICG Telecom Group
IDS
Level (3)
MCI
OnFiber Communications
Progress Telecom
Qwest
Verizon
XO Communications
Xspedius
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New York City- 111 8th Avenue
Apprx. Coords- -74.00154 40.74204
The USGS imagery sucks for all of New York City.
Sixteen story building located near Bell Atlantic West 18th Street Co. It is considered to be the most important telecom location in NYC, and one of the major telco hotels in the United States. Constructed in 1932, this building was originally the Port of New York Authority.
Building Specs
Location 5th, 7th, and 15th floors
NPA-NXX 212-206
Roof Rights Roof rights available
Connectivity
Switch and Data Meet Me Room
AboveNet
AT&T Local
Cambrian Communications
Cogent Communications
ConEdison Communications
Dynegy Connect
FiberNet Telecom
Global Crossing
KeySpan Communications
Level (3)
Limelight Networks
MCI
NEON
Netifice
OnFiber Communications
Progress Telecom
Qwest
RCN Communications
Sprint
Teleglobe
Time Warner Telecom
Verizon
WilTel
XO Communications
Building Meet Me Room
Bell Canada
Bell Nexia
Broadview Networks
Cablevision (Lightpath)
IBGH/9728 Communications
Macro Communications
MultiNet Communications
NTera/Radiant Telecom
Telephonix
TeliaSonera
Westcom Communications
Winstar IDT
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Palo Alto- 529 Bryant St
Apprx. Coords- -122.16087 37.44617
Connectivity
Switch and Data Meet Me Room
AboveNet
AT&T/TCG
Calpoint
Cogent Communications
Electric Lightwave
ICG Telecom Group
Level (3)
Looking Glass Networks
MCI
Qwest
SBC
XO Communications
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Philadelphia- 401 N Broad Street
Apprx. Coords- -75.16274 39.96062
Building Specs
Innerducts 16 innerducts, 4 - one inch innerducts/conduit
NPA-NXX 215-627
Roof Rights Roof rights available
Connectivity
Switch and Data Meet Me Room
AboveNet
Adelphia
AT&T Broadband
AT&T/TCG
Calpoint
Cambrian Communications
Cavalier Telephone
City Signal Communications
Cogent Communications
CTSI
Level (3)
MCI
NEON
Netifice
OnFiber Communications
PECO Hyperion
PPL Telecom
Qwest
RCN Communications
SBC
Sprint
Sunesys
T-Systems
Telcove
Verio
Verizon
WilTel
XO Communications
XTel Communications
Yipes Communications
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San Jose- 534 Stockton Ave
Apprx. Coords- -121.90920 37.33821
Facility is one mile from Mae West and located in the heart of Silicon Valley.
Building Specs
Innerducts 56 innerducts, 4 - one inch innerducts/conduit
KVM Cart KVM cart available upon request
NPA-NXX 408-277
Roof Rights Roof rights available
Connectivity
Switch and Data Meet Me Room
AboveNet
AT&T/TCG
Calpoint
Cogent Communications
DirecTV
ICG Telecom Group
Level (3)
Looking Glass Networks
MCI
OnFiber Communications
Qwest
SBC
Unified Web Hosting
WCIX.net
XO Communications
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Seattle- 2001 6th Ave, The Westin Bldg.
Apprx. Coords- -122.33900 47.61390
Building Specs
KVM Cart KVM cart available upon request
NPA-NXX 206-239, 623, 443
Roof Rights Roof rights available
Connectivity
Switch and Data Meet Me Room
AboveNet
Accretive Networks
Aleron
Beyond The Network
Cogent Communications
COMindico
Dynegy Connect
ELI
Global Crossing
IXNet
Level (3)
Limelight Networks
MCI
MSN
PCH
SBC
SingAREN-NUS
SingleCNXT
StarNet
Surfnomore
Time Warner Telecom
Verio
WCIC
Webusenet
WilTel
Building Meet Me Room
Alternate Access
Apollo Communications
AT&T Canada
AT&T/TCG
Bell Canada
Bell Nexia
Boulevard Media- Canada
Broadwing
Callnet
CGI
Comtech
Connect NW
Fox Internet
Frontier
Internap
Jones Matchmedia
KC I-Net
Lightrealm
McLeod
Nextel
NW Microwave
One Star
Pointshare
Qwest
Reflex
Savvis
Semaphore
Sprint
Tech Net
TELUS
Terabeam
The River
Time Warner Telecom
UUNet
VarTec Telecom
Verio
Verizon
WCIC
Western Tele-Communications
Wolfnet
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Vienna, Va- 7990 Science Applications Court.
Apprx. Coords- -77.21982 3890881
Building Specs
Fire Suppression Pre-action, dual activated dry sprinkler system rated for telecommunications. VESDA.
HVAC Six 295-ton centrifugal chillers with six cooling towers
Innerducts 60
KVM Cart KVM cart available upon request
Location First floor
NPA-NXX 703-760
Power Redundancy N+1 redundant UPS systems and N+1 redundant generators
Roof Rights Roof rights available
Security Systems Lobby security, 24x7 on-site security personnel, real time video surveillance provides 24x7 monitoring, mantrap, alarm/key monitoring, and CCTV surveillance
Connectivity
Switch and Data Meet Me Room
AboveNet
Allied Telecom
Cogent Communications
Internap
KMC Telecom
Level (3)
Lightwave
Looking Glass Networks
MCI
NEON
OnFiber Communications
PPL Telecom
Progress Telecom
Qwest
Telcove
Verizon
WilTel
XO Communications
Yipes Communications