Equinix's Newest D.C. Data Center: A Walk-Through

By Darryl K. Taft | Posted 2013-05-29

Equinix, a global interconnection and data center company, announced the opening of its new Washington, D.C., data center known as DC11 at a major ceremony earlier this month to which eWEEK was invited. The new data center at the Equinix campus in Ashburn, Va., adds to existing data center property on the site. The Ashburn campus is the largest Equinix data center campus in the world and plays a significant role in the company’s expanding global footprint, Raouf Abdel, regional operating chief for the Americas at Equinix, told eWEEK. Abdel said the new DC11 data center provides access to the largest Internet exchange point in North America in terms of traffic with over 400G bps at peak levels, and provides access to more than 200 networks, 140 cloud and IT service providers, and 100 content and digital media companies. It also offers connectivity to an ecosystem with more than 10,000 cross-connects to existing customers and partners, and compliance with key federal regulations and industry standards such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and PCI. Take this slide show tour to see some highlights of Equinix's new facility.

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Equinix's Newest D.C. Data Center: A Walk-Through

by Darryl K. Taft
Equinix DC11 Expands Largest Data Center Campus

DC11, a new state-of-the-art Equinix data center in the Washington, D.C., metro area, expands the largest Internet exchange in North America and the largest Equinix campus in the world.
Equinix Data Center Expansion to Continue

DC11 is one of eight fiber-connected buildings on a single campus with more than 42,000 square feet of data center space. Equinix has also secured 40 acres of land that will allow for future expansion.
State-of-the-Art Security

DC11 offers state-of-the-art security, which meets the most stringent requirements, including perimeter fencing, guard house with controlled parking entry, man-trap entry, biometric hand-reader access, 365/24/7 guards and recorded CCTV monitors throughout the facility.
Equinix Support and Troubleshooting

Equinix offers world-class support and convenient access to highly trained and experienced IBX technicians who can provide assistance for remote management, custom installations and equipment troubleshooting.
More Than 200 Networks

DC11 offers connections to more than 200 network carriers, 140 cloud and IT service providers, and 100 content and digital media companies within the D.C. campus.
On-Site Support Made Easy

In-mesh demarcation panels allow for on-site Equinix support without needing to enter a customer’s cage.
Upside-Down Cabling

Equinix deploys an upside-down cabling infrastructure model within all of our data centers, which allows for faster and easier deployment and management than the traditional raised-floor model.
10,000 Cross-Connects and AWS

Equinix’s Washington, D.C., campus features more than 10,000 cross-connects and offers direct connections to nine digital advertising exchanges as well as Amazon Web Services.
Global Solutions Architects on the Job

Equinix’s Global Solutions Architects are available to existing and prospective Equinix customers to provide a consultative approach to helping provide perspective and solving data center challenges.
More Space Available

DC11 adds more than 42,000 square feet for customer co-location with 1,200 new available cabinets. Customers can choose from shared cages or private cages.
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