For clients that want the security and redundancy benefits of a Tier III data center, however do not want to have their servers in a shared cloud environment, RCN Networks offers dedicated and shared server colocation options using Coresite data center facilities. Colocating your equipment in a RCN Networks / Coresite Colocation facility gives you more than just state-of-the-art security and fail-safe provisions – you gain a direct connection to the nation's largest, NexGen fiber-optic network. Clients have the option to host dedicated physical servers in a private cloud owned and managed by RCN Networks, or by the client hosted in our facility with flexible power, bandwidth and space options available.

Service Details

• PowerChoices of AC or DC power per rack/cabinet
• SecurityMulti-layer security control procedures, biometric palm readers, and 24 x 7 closed-circuit video and alarm monitoring. Cabinets are 23" fully lockable mesh.
• CoolingHVAC redundant design with air distribution under raised flooring for maximum temperature control.
• Fire SuppressionSmoke detection system above and below raised floor; double-interlock, pre-action, dry-pipe fire suppression
• RacksAvailable at 19" or 23"
• Single 1U ColocationShared cabinet
• CagesAvailable with standard 10' x 10' and 10' x 20' dimensions
• Bulk spaceAvailable with 500 square feet minimum

Specifications

Certifications

• SSAE 16 Type 2
• Energy Star

Building Support

• Loading dock
  • Exterior 48" dock-high with steel ramps
• Elevators
  • Passenger: 7'w x 4'd x 9'h; 2,500 LBS
  • Freight: 15'w x 9'd x 9'h; 10,000 LBS
• On-site parking
  • 300 space open parking lot
• Storage and staging
  • Private and shared areas

Corporate Amenities

• Office space and conference rooms
• 24x7x365 tech lounge with kitchen

Design Efficiency

• Electrical
  • Mitsubishi high-efficiency UPS systems
  • Power delivered from utility at high voltage to achieve rate reduction and distribution efficiencies
• Mechanical
  • Variable speed CRAHs and ultrasonic humidification
• Life Safety
  • Dual-interlock pre-action dry-pipe sprinkler system with VESDA
• Lighting
  • Lutron Eco-System lighting

Space

• Facility size
  • 273,000 square feet
• Deployments
  • Cabinets, cages, private suites and build-to-suit
  • Rooftop space available
• Power
  • AC and DC
  • Breakered and metered billing
• Fit out
  • Powered shell, infrastructured shell, and turn-key
• Contract structure
  • Colocation license or NNN lease

Security

• Key card access
• Biometric scanners
• Mantrap entries
• Perimeter and interior IP-DVR cameras
• 24x7x365 security guard monitoring
• 8' perimeter fence with controlled site access

Reliability

• Electrical
  • NSTAR Power
  • Diverse utility feeds
  • N, N+1, 2N UPSs, PDUs, and RPPs; N+1 redundancy on generators
  • 24 hours of on-site fuel storage
• Mechanical
  • N+1 cooling towers, CRAHs, and chilled water pumps
• Staffing
  • 24x7x365 on-site, BICSI and CFOT accredited personnel
  • 24x7x365 remote hands
• BMS controls
  • State-of-the-art mission critical controls and monitoring
• Uptime
  • SLA of five 9s (99.999%)
  • Six 9s (99.9999%) across portfolio for two years running

Structure

• Floor loading
  • Floor 1: 250 LBS/SF
  • Floor 2: 165 LBS/SF
• Column spacing
  • 24' x 24'
• Clear height
  • 9' above 36" raised floor
• Hardened exterior
  • Roof designed to withstand 125 MPH wind speeds
  • Reinforced interior cross-bracing