Hivelocity: FRA2 Frankfurt Germany

FRA2 is a data center facility operated by Hivelocity, located at Hanauer Landstraße 322, Frankfurt, Germany. Hivelocity—founded in 2002—is notable for operating one of the largest Bare Metal Cloud footprints globally, spanning over 40 data centers across six continents.The Frankfurt site benefits from its positioning in a major European connectivity hub, leveraging proximity to DE-CIX and extensive fiber networks, aligning with Hivelocity’s strength in bare-metal hosting and high-performance networking 

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Power Reliability: Offers 2N UPS power redundancy ensuring dual-path continuous power delivery
• Backup Generation: Employs N+1 generator configuration with a refueling SLA, ensuring uninterrupted power in extended outages 

🔐 Security & Compliance

• Physical Security: Enclosed by a fenced campus, with dual-factor authentication for entry, concrete block and steel construction, and support facilities like rear loading dock and ramp
• Certifications & Compliance: The facility holds SSAE-16 SOC 2 Type 2, BS EN ISO certifications, HIPAA compliance, and PCI DSS certification, indicating strong adherence to both security and regulatory standards 

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Network Connectivity: Features an IRP Premium Blend of five transit providers: Level 3, Cogent, Hurricane Electric, plus DE-CIX peering, with optimized routing across its international network Hivelocity Hosting
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• Carrier Neutrality: The site is carrier-neutral, with over 400 carriers directly on-net, and cross-connectionsavailable onsite for customer flexibility Hivelocity Hosting
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• Traffic Resilience: Equipped with DDoS protection measures and advanced Noction IRP routing protocol to optimize traffic flows and reliability Hivelocity Hosting
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• High-Speed Ports: Offers 100 Gbps ports and maintains private peering with more than 300 networks for enhanced interconnectivity Hivelocity Hosting
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5. 💼 Who It Serves

• Cloud and Hosting Providers: Ideal for organizations needing robust bare-metal servers, virtualized environments, or private cloud services with enterprise-grade performance.
• Enterprises with High-Performance Networking Needs: Companies requiring low-latency, high-bandwidth connections—such as those engaging in real-time data processing or global content delivery—will benefit from Hivelocity’s advanced transit mix and peering infrastructure.
• Security-Sensitive & Compliance-Driven Clients: With its array of compliance certifications (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO), it caters effectively to industries like finance, healthcare, and e-commerce that demand stringent regulatory standards.
• Businesses Prioritizing Resilient Operations: The redundant power, cooling, and network infrastructure make it a fit for organizations that cannot afford downtime.