Speed, Internationally

Let your data fly worldwide.

It's been our experience that there are two types of people when it comes to networking: Those who have a rough understanding of how network connections work, and those who know almost all there is to know about network connections. For that reason, this page is broken into two parts. First, the short description:

The Short Description

Our network's strengths are it's speed and it's worldwide peering. We are connected to the Internet with an OC-192 connection, which is capable of moving up to 10 Gigabytes of data per second. This insures that data will move in and out of our datacenter very quickly. Providing this connectivity directly to the datacenter are 4 companies: UUnet, AT&T, Global Crossing and Quest. Once the data is out of our datacenter and off of our network, it will still be moving very quickly. We have made arrangements with large ISPs all over the world to transmit our data as fast as possible. These agreements specify high standards that the ISPs must uphold in order to keep our business. In sum, it's one of the best networks available.

The Complete Description

The Datarealm network, (known as 'The Network' from here on) has the ability to support end-to-end management and control and the ability to impose rigorous performance standards. The Fiber Optic network employs the most advanced backbone infrastructure available in the industry, and the OC-192 IP Network delivers the bandwidth and connectivity to allow you to leverage the Internet for critical business needs. The network is constructed with the latest dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) technology, allowing for easy expansion. The IP backbone rides directly on the DWDM in most cases. In addition, a single AS (autonomous system-defined as a set of routers and networks under the same administrative control.) provides for seamless IP networking around the world.

A Self-healing ring structure, erbium-doped fiber amplifier repeaters and the use of redundant capacity insures outstanding reliability and service. All routers are deployed in a redundant configuration, with redundant power supplies and route switch processors. In addition, backbone routers are paired for additional reliability so that a path is always available out of a backbone node. The result is a solid core network architecture!

In April 2001, it was the first IP network to implement Multi Protocol Label Switching-traffic engineering (MPLS-te) as a backbone transport technology on a global basis. This allows for efficient utilization of the IP over DWDM backbone. By using a meshed network that incorporates the latest MPLS technology, The network provides customers with unprecedented, carrier-grade Quality of Service over it's entire IP backbone. The technology also enhances network manageability between the SONET and IP layers, so it allows for more efficient use and protection of bandwidth. Factoring in the MPLS-based protection, you now have the potential to surpass SONET restoral times. Lastly, MPLS provides the necessary tools to allow The network to efficiently and reliably scale the IP backbone to handle customers' bandwidth needs. The technology is recognized to be a key driver of new IP-based services, including VPN.

The commitment to supporting customers with high-speed, high volume throughput is further demonstrated by its private peering arrangements and classification as a Tier One provider. Approximately 95% of all traffic is passed at private peering points at speeds between DS-3 and OC 12 / STM4.

Connecting Major U.S. Cities

The network uses state-of-the-art dense wave division multiplexing, the splitting of a single fiber into multiple waves of light, to give one fiber the capacity of 1.28 terabits per second. Using today's technology The network has the ability to transmit up to 10 gigabits of data per second (Gbps) per wavelength.

Capacity

The network the ability to transmit up to 10 gigabits of data per second (the speed of an OC-192 line) per wavelength. The network can also deliver DS-1, DS-3, OC-3, OC-12, FE, and Gig-E capacity.

Configuration

The network is composed of 13 bi-directional line switched rings (BLSRs) that protect from network outages. If a fiber cut occurs, the data is rerouted within 50 milliseconds through a redundant ring. A Digital Distribution infrastructure complements the IP backbone providing customers with the most efficient, reliable, and cost-effective platform to deliver Internet-based content and applications.

Peering

The network interconnects with the Internet at MAE East and West, NAP of the Americas and Sprint NAP. We also interconnect via private peering with most major ISPs and carriers.

The network does not buy IP Transit service from any other service provider. We have sufficient peering arrangements to provide world-class service.

By connecting to our IP Transit Service, carrier customers will benefit from all peering connections in North America, Europe and the rest of the world, plus all other customer networks connected to AS3549. This includes direct access to our huge amount of content including Yahoo, The Motley Fool, Ziff Davis, MP3.com, eToys.com and other leading content providers.

The network currently has 195 private peering interconnections with 40 major providers and 250+ autonomous systems, plus 221 public peering interconnections supporting about 51 Gbps of IP Transit peering capacity. Less than 10% of egress traffic occurs at public exchange points. The network supports peering interconnection at data rates up to 2.5 Gbps (OC-48). All private peering connections are implemented at speeds of no less than 100 Mbps for peering inside collocated facilities, and no less than 155 Mbps for connections that requires a local loop.

Due to Non-disclosure agreements, The network is not allowed to release the name of some peering providers. This list is in alphabetic order, and not in by importance of the provider.

US Peering connection points

• Anaheim, CA
• Atlanta, GA
• Boston, MA
• Chicago, IL
• Dallas, TX
• Sterling, VA
• New York, NY
• Los Angeles, CA
• Palo Alto, CA
• Seattle, WA
• San Francisco, CA
• Sunnyvale, CA
• Washington, DC

European Peering connection points

• Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Copenhagen, Denmark
• Frankfurt, Germany
• London, England
• Paris, France
• Milan, Italy

Asian Peering Connection Points

• Singapore
• Taipei, Taiwan
• Hong Kong
• Tokyo, Japan

Latin America Peering Connection Points

• Sao Paulo, Brazil
• Buenos Aires, Argentina