Collocation is provided through Groningen TelExchange, a brand new, purpose-built facility offering unparalleled connectivity, efficiency and operational security. This state-of-the-art telecommunications center is located in a government-sponsored technology park that’s adjacent to the Groningen Internet Exchange, KPN, R&D and other telecom facilities.



Total building area
123,784 ft2 (11,500 m2); two-story building

Floor loading
- First floor: loading capacity of 250 lbs/ft2 (1,220 kgs/m2)
- Second floor: loading capacity of 150 lbs/ft2 (732 kgs/m2)

Clear heights
All slab-to-slab heights meet or exceed 18 ft (5.49 m)

Power
Designed for 100 watts/ft2 uninterruptible AC

Standby power
N+1 redundant configuration with 2.5 MVA Caterpillar® diesel generators to back up the primary power source with 48-hours on-site fuel storage

Fire suppression
Primary: Inergen® fire suppression
Secondary: dry pipe pre-action systems

HVAC
N+1 redundant configuration with temperature maintained at 72º F ± 2º F (22º C ± 1 º C) and relative humidity of 45% ± 5%

Security
- 24/7/365 on-site security
- Card reader on all exterior and interior doors
- Video camera monitoring all common areas
- Sensors under raised floors

Fuel tanks
On-site capacity for 48-hours operation supported by continuous refueling contracts

BMS
24/7/365 monitoring of UPS, PDU, HVAC, temperature, humidity, security, and fire detection/suppression systems

Connectivity
Neutral access to multiple local and long distance carriers, and metro area network providers

Building access
Two underground cable vaults provide access into the building along two points of entry on different sides

Risers
Telephone, data and electrical

Parking
On-street parking

Elevators
One passenger elevator rated for 1,389 lbs (630 kgs); one freight elevator rated for 5,500 lbs (2,495 kgs)