Cogent Communications: Dallas Data Center
Cogent Communications Dallas Data Center is located at 400 South Akard Street, Dallas, TX, USA. The data center is 8000 sqft. There is a total of 8000 sqft in raised floor space for colocation. No power information has been offered for this location. We found 194 data center locations within 50 miles of this facility. No certifications are specified for this location.
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About Dallas Data Center
Facility Overview
The Dallas Data Center is a carrier-neutral colocation facility managed by Cogent Communications in the Dallas metropolitan area. It caters to enterprise customers, service providers, and cloud operators by offering scalable infrastructure, robust connectivity, and direct integration with Cogent’s Tier 1 IP backbone.
Facility Size & Layout
- Encompasses approximately 8,000 square feet of raised-floor data hall space.
- Fitted with standard 42U cabinets arranged efficiently for density and airflow.
- Incorporates both under-floor and overhead cabling designs to support flexible infrastructure deployment.
Power Infrastructure
- Utilizes redundant UPS systems to ensure clean, uninterrupted power delivery.
- Backup power is provided via a 1,000 kW diesel generator with automatic transfer switching.
- Designed to maintain continuous operations during utility failures.
Cooling & Environmental Systems
- HVAC chillers and computer-room air handling (CRAH) units are used in an N+1 configuration.
- Fire protection includes heat and smoke detection, pre-action sprinklers, and gas-based suppression.
- Environmental sensors monitor temperature, humidity, and airflow continuously.
Security & Access
- Secured perimeter with fencing, access-controlled gates, and card/biometric entry.
- 24/7 IP camera surveillance covers indoor and outdoor areas.
- Access logs and audit trails ensure compliance and traceability.
Connectivity & Carrier Access
- Carrier-neutral facility offering fiber from Cogent and other providers.
- Supports Ethernet, IP Transit, wavelength services, and direct cross-connects up to 100 Gbps.
- Engineered for low-latency, high-bandwidth performance across the region.
Use Case Suitability
- Suitable for cloud infrastructure, MSP deployments, edge computing, and disaster recovery needs.
- Ideal for enterprises requiring secure, reliable, and scalable colocation in Dallas.
Highly Connected
Cogent’s network is one of the most pervasive and interconnected in the world, with over 2,676 On-Net locations and direct connections to more than 6,580 other networks worldwide
Secure Infrastructure
Cogent Data Centers provide secure access, controlled by cameras and biometric hand scanners; Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) and backup generators keep your services running when grid power fails
Reliable Service
Our Customer Support Engineers are available 24x7x365 and answer your calls in less than 25 seconds; local support and online account management provide individual assistance and anytime access
Utility Computing
Our Utility Computing product provides you with dedicated servers designed for high bandwidth output, tailored to your application or content delivery platform
