Tyna Host: Rio de Janeiro Data Center

Rio de Janeiro Data Center, operated by IX.br, is a carrier-neutral interconnection facility located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, serving as a critical internet exchange point for the city and surrounding region. As part of Brazil’s national IX.br ecosystem, the facility plays a key role in improving local internet performance, resilience, and traffic efficiency by enabling direct peering between networks. Strategically positioned within one of Brazil’s largest metropolitan areas, the site supports low-latency traffic exchange for content providers, ISPs, enterprises, and public-sector networks operating in Rio de Janeiro.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

1. Purpose-built interconnection facility designed to support high-density network and peering environments.
2. Redundant power infrastructure, including UPS-backed systems and backup power generation to support continuous operations.
3. Reliable environmental controls designed to maintain stable operating conditions for network equipment.
4. Neutral exchange environment, enabling open and non-discriminatory interconnection between participants.
5. Scalable rack and cabinet deployments to accommodate growing peering and network capacity.
6. Optimized layout supporting efficient cross-connect and interconnection expansion.
7. 24/7 monitoring and operational oversight to ensure exchange availability and stability.

🔐 Security & Compliance

1. Multi-layer physical security controls, including controlled site access and secured equipment areas.
2. Badge-based access control for authorized participants and operators.
3. Continuous CCTV monitoring of critical facility zones.
4. Fire detection and suppression systems designed to protect network infrastructure.
5. Operational practices aligned with commonly adopted Brazilian and international security standards.
6. Secure environments supporting critical internet infrastructure and public network services.

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

1. Internet Exchange Point (IXP) operated by IX.br, facilitating direct peering between local, regional, and international networks.
2. Supports reduced latency, lower transit costs, and improved network resilience for participants.
3. Direct connectivity for ISPs, content delivery networks, cloud providers, enterprises, and government networks.
4. Cross-connect and port-based access supporting scalable peering configurations.
5. Key interconnection hub for internet traffic within the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan region.

💼 Who It Serves

1. Internet service providers and network operators participating in regional peering.
2. Content providers and CDNs optimizing delivery to users in Rio de Janeiro.
3. Cloud and digital service providers improving local traffic exchange.
4. Enterprises with high-volume or latency-sensitive internet traffic.
5. Public-sector and academic networks supporting regional connectivity and resilience.