Our networks are located within one of two Toronto Canada based Data Centres; FusePoint and the larger bulk of our networks are housed in the Switch and Data Data Centre.
Switch and Data
The preeminent telecommunications carrier
hotel and data center facility in Canada; Switch and Data. The Toronto data center has more than 27,000 square feet of colocation space and
multiple connectivity and interconnection options.
Square Feet 36,926
Floor Load 200 pounds per square foot
Elevators Weight capacity at 5,000 pounds
Ceiling Height Varies
Roof Rights Roof rights available
Line of Sight Clear line of sight in all directions
This state of the art facilities is high-performance and designed to provide power densities up to 200 watts per square foot, access to large numbers of networks, an Internet exchange for peering, and highly rated remote technical support services. Switch and Data has been certified as SAS 70 Type I and II compliant for colocation and data center services.
Customer Areas
Switch and Data control room houses manager's office and security personnel/equipment
Open space for cabinets
Private cages available
Top-quality, electrostatic dissipative raised floor tiles designed for 175 psf, and in some facilities 300 lbs. psf, floor load
Meet all code specifications for safety and electrical grounding, per NFPA 70
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 & Access
24/7 security management via the Security Operations Center (SOC)
Remote camera monitoring 24/7, backed by digital recordings on file for 30 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
BMS equipment monitoring system supported by Switch and Data's 24x7 operations center
Power Infrastructure & Redundancy
200 watts per square foot including HVAC
120/208V AC and -48V DC available
100% generator backup
Generator capacity designed to multiple 1 to 2 MgWATT Generators
Size of fuel tank 1,000 to 10,000 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
Under-floor cooling provided by computer-room grade equipment
Cooling not less than 300 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
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
Interconnection Options
Switch and Data MMR:
360 Networks
Allstream
Bell Canada
Bell Nexia
Cogent Communications
Equant
Global Crossing
Group Telecom
Hydro One
Level (3)
MCI
Primus Telecom
Q9
Rogers Telecom
Saskatchewan Telecommunications
Shaw
SingleCNXT
T-Systems
Teleglobe
TELUS
ToriX,
Toronto Hydro
Videotron
Building MMR:
MCI, Peer 1, Toronto Hydro, Videotron
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
Environmental Controls
Fire Suppression:
Dry pipe pre-action
Dry-pipe pre-action sprinkler rated for telecommunication equipment/computer room
Integrated smoke/heat detector system
Under-floor leak detection system
HVAC
A/C units maintain a climate of 72 degrees (+/- 5) and 30-60% humidity, N+1 redundancy. Systems
include Liebert, Trane, and Thermoplus.