Cogent Communications: Boca Raton Data Center

Boca Raton Data Center – Cogent Communications

Facility Overview

• Location: 5050 Conference Way North, Boca Raton, Florida
• Colocation Space: Approximately 10,011 sq ft of raised-floor space with standard 42U racks
• Carrier-Neutral: Managed by Cogent, offering cross-connects with major regional carriers

Power & Infrastructure

• Multiple 300 kVA UPS units, each supported by triple redundant battery strings
• Onsite diesel generators with automatic transfer switches for uninterrupted operation
• Power distribution through Liebert PDUs throughout the data hall

Environmental Controls

• Several 30‑ and 40‑ton CRAC/precision HVAC units for consistent cooling
• Fire safety includes FM‑200 gas suppression and dry-pipe pre-action sprinkler systems

Security & Access

• Access controlled via card-reader system with after-hours badge restrictions
• 24/7 IP-based video surveillance with motion detection capabilities
• Gated perimeter with monitored security systems

Services & Connectivity

• Bandwidth: Up to 400 GE connectivity over Cogent’s wave-enabled backbone
• Services: Internet access, Ethernet/IP transit, Layer‑2 transport, VPN, and utility compute
• Support: Local, 24/7 engineering staff with typically rapid response times

Certifications & Standards

• No public records of Uptime Institute Tier or ISO certifications for this facility

Corporate Strength & Network Reach

• Cogent is a Tier 1 global ISP operating 100+ data centers worldwide
• Owns a fully optical IPv6/MPLS backbone across 292+ metro markets in 57 countries
• Supports over 120,000 enterprise and carrier-grade clients globally