Cogent Communications: Amsterdam Data Center

Amsterdam Data Center – Cogent Communications

Facility Overview

• Location: Haarlemmerstraatweg 133–135, Halfweg, Netherlands
• Facility Size: Approximately 10,764 sq. ft. of secure raised-floor colocation space
• Cabinet Configuration: Standard 42U cabinets available; private cages can be arranged upon request
• Geographic Advantage: Located between Amsterdam and Haarlem, providing regional and continental connectivity

Power & Infrastructure

• Power Systems:
• Robust UPS infrastructure
• Onsite diesel backup generators to ensure business continuity during power outages
• Environmental Controls:
• Precision HVAC for cooling
• Fire detection systems with life-safety monitoring
• Clean agent fire suppression systems

Services & Connectivity

• Colocation Services: Carrier-neutral with Cogent as primary provider, open to cross-connects with additional carriers
• Network Capacity: Supports connectivity up to 100 GE with wave-enabled backbone access
• Service Portfolio: Includes internet access, Layer 2 transport, utility compute, and VPN solutions
• On-Net Reach: Integrated into Cogent’s vast network with access to thousands of on-net buildings and global peers

Security & Support

• 24/7 biometric access control
• Interior and perimeter video surveillance
• Controlled access zones with security staffing
• Onsite technicians and network engineers available with fast SLA response times

Certifications & Standards

• No public documentation of Uptime Tier, ISO, or other formal certifications currently associated with this facility

Corporate Strength & Network Expertise

• Cogent is a Tier 1 global ISP with over 100 data centers worldwide
• Operates a fully-owned optical IPv6/MPLS backbone
• Network spans 292+ metro markets in 57 countries
• Serves over 120,000 enterprise and carrier-grade clients globally