KnownHost operates out of 4 WORLD CLASS DATACENTERS
KnownHost is proud to offer customers secure server network hosting in one of the largest colocation secure datacenter networks in the US, TierPoint, LLC. Our diverse and powerful network featuring providers such as Level 3, Internap, AboveNet, and TW Telecom provides our customers with optimum speed and reliability. We offer high speed connectivity from multiple carriers and clean IP addresses in a true carrier neutral environment.
Seattle Washington
West Coast USA - BGP blended bandwidth solution that consists of multiple Tier 1 providers including Level 3, NTT, and TATA Communications, as well as Tier 2 networks such as Specture Networks and the Seattle Internet Exchange. Our data center west is top tier premium networking.
Dallas Texas
Central USA - With 68,000 square feet of environmentally controlled, secure data center space, TierPoint's Dallas facility offers true 2N power and multi-homed connectivity from leading Tier 1 carriers. Our largest infrastructure investment with full rack, partial rack, servers, cloud and more.
Baltimore Maryland
East Coast USA - KnownHost's East Coast Datacenter utilizes Maryland's largest carrier-neutral data center and is the only data infrastructure business of its kind in Baltimore. This network consists of a BGP mix including Level 3, Time Warner, Zayo, and Comcast.
Amsterdam Netherlands
NL EU - With direct access to one of the largest internet exchanges in the world, AMS-IX provides unparalleled access for the European hosting market. This network consists of a BGP mix including NTT, Telia, Tiscali, Cogent & Global Crossing. Incredible speeds to visitors across Europe.
Dallas, TX. Central Data Center
Since 2000, businesses in North Texas, across the U.S., and around the globe have relied on TierPoint Dallas to connect and protect their most critical IT assets. With 68,000 square feet of environmentally controlled, secure data center space, TierPoint's Dallas facility offers true 2N power and multi-homed connectivity from leading Tier 1 carriers.
Security and Access
- 24x7x365 on-site personnel
- Full biometric access system
- Multiple layers of 24x7 security cameras, card readers, and key pads
- Physical ID checks
- 100+ internal cameras
- 90 day video storage
- All cabinets, cages, and suites are locking, with security upgrades available
Power Systems
- Power-to-space ratio of 250 watts/sq. ft. 2N power through four (4) autonomous power plants
- Generators tested bi-weekly and routinely run at full load
- Six (6) backup diesel generators on standby
- II.IMW of utility power
- On-site fuel capacity of over 50,000 gallons
- Fully redundant power designed for high density applications
- Fuel delivery contract with 2-hour guarantee
Network
- High performance, managed premium IP network and budget-friendly IP Plus network
- True BGP with intelligent routing
- Multi-homed, carrier-neutral
- DWDM connection to the Informart data center
Facility
- 68,000 sq. ft. facility
- 30" raised floors - 300 lbs/sq. ft. floor load
- Sole tenant single story building 0 Redundant HVAC with Liebert air handlers
Connectivity
- 14 redundant network backbone providers of premium bandwidth
Seattle, WA. West Coast Data Center
KnownHost offers customers one of the most superior network infrastructures in the Western United States. This powerful network features a BGP blended bandwidth solution that consists of multiple Tier 1 providers including Level 3, NTT, and TATA Communications, as well as Tier 2 networks such as Specture Networks and the Seattle Internet Exchange. The Seattle Internet Exchange (SIX) providers more peering options and sometimes direct peering to a number of large networks located in the region including well-known brands such as Microsoft, Google, Amazon.com, Yahoo, Inc. and many more.
Facility Specifications
- SSAE 16 SOC 1 audited facility
- 20,000 sq ft of raised floor
- 2.65 MW power capacity
- Carrier-Class and Carrier-Neutral
- Unparalleled fiber infrastructure
- Onsite fuel of over 70,000 gallons
- N+1 power delivery systems (UPS/Generator)
- True redundant power delivery (A + B)
- Advanced fire detection (Laser / Smoke)
- Dual pre-action dry pipe fire suppression
- Temperature controlled environment
- Redundant 10Gig Tier 1 fiber on diverse paths
- Fully monitored infrastructure
- Multi-layered security - CCTV, private cages, lockable racks
Baltimore, MD. East Coast Data Center
KnownHost's East Coast Datacenter utilizes Maryland's largest carrier-neutral data center and is the only data infrastructure business of its kind in Baltimore. This network consists of a BGP mix including Level 3, Time Warner, Zayo, and Comcast. Supported by a state-of-the-art, 30,000 square foot facility, TierPoint Baltimore is dedicated to providing superior data center services through premier engineering design, in house technical expertise and a proven ability to deliver a safe and secure data environment for all IT needs.
Facility Specifications
- SSAE 16 SOC 1 audited facility
- 16,500 sq ft of raised floor
- True BGP with intelligent routing
- 15 distinct backbone providers - dark fiber available
- Axis IP-based interior and exterior surveillance cameras
- TierPoint-provided redundant IP bandwidth available with I0GB connectivity
- TierPoint-provided cross connections of standard media
- Entrance and exit controlled by HID contactless access cards
- Advanced fire detection (Laser / Smoke)
- Mantraps for increased physical security
- Temperature controlled environment
- Redundant 10Gig Tier 1 fiber on diverse paths
- Diesel generators with 48 hours of on-site fuel supplemented with refueling contracts
- Multi-layered security - CCTV, private cages, lockable racks
Amsterdam, Netherlands. European Data Center
KnownHost's European datacenter located in Amsterdam with direct access to one of the largest internet exchanges in the world, AMS-IX provides unparalleled access for the European hosting market. This network consists of a BGP mix including NTT, Telia, Tiscali, Cogent & Global Crossing. Supported by a state-of-the-art 7 facility campus, Interxion (pronounced "interaction") Amsterdam offers unparalleled reliability, security, resilience, efficiency, expansion and support.
Facility Specifications
- 8 interconnected datacenters
- 65 connectivity providers
- 4 internet exchanges
- Carrier-Class and Carrier-Neutral
- 210 national and int'l carriers
- Nearly 20 years in business
- ISO 27001 and ISO 22301 certification
- Secure power with 2 different supplies each
- Minimum N+1 power per room
- 100% renewable energy
- 99.999% availability SLA
- 24x7 operation and monitoring
- ECSC fluent in 5 languages around the clock
- Backed by experience from 45 datacenters in 11 countries
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