Washington, DC Data Center Locations & Premium Colocation Services - Equinix

Equinix Washington, DC Data Centers

Platform Equinix includes International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) data centers in Washington, DC. The DC1 IBX facility was the first one opened by Equinix. Because of the area’s strategic importance as the Eastern hub of traffic exchange with the U.S., Equinix’s DC-metro area IBX data centers represent some of the largest Internet exchange points in the world. All Washington, DC facilities offer a full array of premium data center and support services with extensive network choice and the ability to interconnect to partners and customers across the digital supply chain.

Introducing the Newest IBX Data Center in Washington, DC

The new DC11 IBX data center, located on Equinix's Washington, DC campus in Ashburn, VA, offers additional access to the world-class global colocation and connectivity of Platform Equinix and features:

  • 8 buildings with more than 500,000 square feet of colocation space
  • Access to the largest peering and exchange point in North America
  • Compliance with key federal regulations and industry standards
  • Access to a dynamic ecosystem of business partners, content providers, networks and Internet service providers, including more than 200 networks and 10,000 cross connects
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Tech Specs

Washington, DC IBX Data Center Tech Specs

  • DC1 Ashburn IBX Center: ~43,000 ft² (4000 m²)
    21711 Filigree Ct., Bldg C
    Ashburn, VA 20147
  • DC2 Ashburn IBX Center: ~147,600 ft² (13700 m²)
    21715 Filigree Ct., Bldg F
    Ashburn, VA 20147
  • DC3 Ashburn IBX Center: ~95,500 ft² (8800 m²)
    44470 Chilum Place, Bldg 1
    Ashburn, VA 20147
  • DC4 Ashburn IBX Center: ~100,000 ft² (9300 m²)
    21691 Filigree Ct., Bldg E
    Ashburn, VA 20147
  • DC5 Ashburn IBX Center: ~92,000 ft² (8500 m²)
    21701 Filigree Ct., Bldg D
    Ashburn, VA 20147
  • DC6 Ashburn IBX Center: ~148,000 ft² (13811 m²)
    21721 Filigree Ct.
    Ashburn, VA 20147
  • DC7 Vienna IBX Center: ~44,382 ft² (4123 m²)
    7990 Science Applications Ct,
    Vienna, VA 22182
  • DC8 Vienna IBX Center: ~24,576 ft² (2286 m²)
    8502-A Tyco Rd.
    Vienna, VA 22182
  • DC10 Ashburn IBX Center: ~152,500 ft² (14167 m²)
    21551 Beaumeade Circle
    Ashburn, VA 20147
Power
Equinix IBX data centers are designed with power systems that have built-in redundancy, full Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems with N+1 levels or greater, and backup generator systems in the event of a local utility failure. In addition, our teams will work with you to custom configure data center installations to accommodate specific high-power requirements.
Cooling
Our precision HVAC systems cool the most demanding high-power deployments. The HVAC system provides appropriate airflow, temperature, and humidity to provide optimum conditions for equipment operation and to minimize downtime due to equipment failure.
Security
The physical security of the IBX data center is one of our highest priorities. Each data center utilizes an array of security equipment, techniques and procedures to control, monitor and record access to the facility. Some key features* include:
  • IBX is manned by onsite security on a 24x365 basis
  • All doors, including cages, are secured with biometric hand geometry readers
  • CCTV digital camera coverage of entire center, including cages, with archival system
  • A silent alarm and automatic notification of appropriate law enforcement officials protect all exterior entrances
  • CCTV integrated with access control and alarm system
  • Motion-detection for lighting and CCTV coverage
  • All equipment checked/screened upon arrival
  • Visitors are screened upon entry to verify their identity, and in shared situations, are escorted to their appropriate locations
  • Shipping and receiving area walled off from colocation areas

*Availability of some features vary by IBX facility

Interconnection
The Washington, DC IBX data centers offer the following Interconnection options and services.
  • **System – Overhead proprietary cable tray system with multi-tier ladder rack
  • Cross Connects – Single-Mode fiber, Multi-Mode fiber (62.5 and 50 micron), CAT5, CAT6, CAT5 (T1), and CAT3 (POTS) (+200 carriers a cross connect away via DC campus for DC9)
  • ***Metro Connect – Extends choice and reach for carrier and network availability across metro areas
  • ****Equinix Internet Exchange – Central switch for public and private peering
  • *****Equinix Carrier Ethernet Exchange – Enables Ethernet Service Providers to interconnect to CENs and expand the reach of Ethernet services
  • *****Equinix Direct™ – Automated network provisioning, multi-homing and billing

**Not available in the DC9 IBX data center
***Not available in the DC8 or DC9 IBX data centers
****Not available in the DC8 IBX data center
*****Not available in the DC7 or DC8 IBX data centers

Accreditations

Equinix is committed to providing standards-compliant data centers, with many of our facilities having undergone audits for SSAE16 or receiving certification for ISO or LEED. Several Washington, DC area IBX data centers have undergone LEED certification and/or SSAE16 SOC-1 Type II audits. To learn more about compliance standards, click on a logo below.

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