Cost-Effective Connectivity in Midwest Interconnection Hub
Chicago
Chicago
NYI’s Chicago data center brings cost-effective connectivity options, along with a comprehensive portfolio of edge, cloud and colocation solutions and high-touch managed services to the main interconnection hub in the Midwest. Strategically located in Oak Brook, the fiber-rich facility provides clients with access to a wide range of carriers as well as low-latency direct connectivity to 350 E. Cermak, one of the largest and most well-connected data centers in the world.
BUILDING SPECIFICATIONS
- Direct, low-latency fiber connectivity to 350 E Cermak
data center in downtown Chicago, located less than
18 miles away - Approximately 18,000 square feet
- Cages – locking chain-link cage space in 100 and
200 sq ft increments, custom space available for
larger applications - Roof space available
SECURITY
- On-site, bonded security staff
- 24x7x365 CCTV surveillance with digital storage
- Multiple layers of electronically controlled card access
- Biometric access
POWER DISTRIBUTION
- Utility Power (Amps, kVA): 1600A @ 480vac
- Backup UPS Capacity (kW): 600 (4 Mitsubishi
UPS Modules @ N+1) - 1.25 MW diesel generator with 1700-gallon
fuel tank operates facility for up to 36 hours at full
capacity without refueling - Automatic Transfer Switch Gear (ATS) switches to
generator power within 90 seconds of commercial
power loss - Hospital-grade fueling contracts with multiple
vendors ensures priority refueling
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
- Full data-grade HVAC system with N+1
redundancy - 200 tons of cooling active
- 72-degree ambient air temperature
FIRE DETECTION/SUPRESSION
- Early-warning VESDA fire detection system, as well
as smoke and high temperature detectors - Dry-pipe, pre-action, double interlock fire
suppression system
NETWORK & CONNECTIVITY
- BGP4-based network provides high level of
stability and low latency - Access to key Internet Exchanges including DE-CIX Chicago IX
- On-net fiber providers include:
– AT&T
– CENTURYLINK (LEVEL 3 & QWEST)
– COGENT COMMUNICATIONS
– COMCAST
– RELIANCE GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS
– VERIZON
– WINDSTREAM (KDL & NORLIGHT)
– ZAYO (ABOVENET)
DATA CENTER LOCATION
Chicago
800 Jorie Blvd.
Oak Brook, IL 60523
NYI is a trusted infrastructure partner to small and medium-sized enterprise clients across a range of industries. We drive infrastructure optimization through flexible integrated hybrid IT solutions and strategic partnerships that result in cost and performance efficiencies. Our experts offer insights and end-to-end support so that your teams can be freed to focus on innovation and growth.