Our networks
Colo4Dallas - Texas
KnownHost is proud to offer to our customers one of the largest colocation facilities in Dallas, Texas, Colo4Dallas
(www.colo4dallas.com). This diverse powerful network featuring Level 3,
Internap, AboveNet, and TW Telecom provides our customers optimum speed and reliability; also offers high speed connectivity from
multiple carriers and clean IP addresses in a true carrier neutral environment.
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Screenshots of the Colo4Dallas facility

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Located at the edge of downtown Dallas on one of the most fiber rich routes in the city, our fully-equipped,
28,000 square foot facility is staffed around the clock. With uncompromising standards for security,
power supply and environmental controls, we focus on connectivity, redundancy and resilience.
Network
- Multiple carriers with diverse building entrances
- Fully redundant Cisco architecture using 12008 routers and 6509 Layer3 switches
- HSRP failover protection
- Dual network feeds to each customer
- 100% Service Level Agreement
Power Systems
- Leibert and Powerware UPS with 120, 208, 220VAC available
- Maintainance by-pass
- 2400 amps DC plant
- 100% diesel generator backup with auto start and auto transfer switch
- Generator capacity equal to building utility service
- A and B DC plants totally diverse
- Fuel capacity exceeds 24 hours
- Fuel delivery contract with 2-hour guarantee
Environmental Controls
- Liebert air
- Under-floor cooling
- Humidity control via Liebert units
Security and Access
- Biometric Scanner
- 24x7 on-site technicians
- Multiple layers of 24x7 security cameras, card readers, and key pads
- Access to equipment area 24x7 via card key and key pads
- Non-customers enter equipment area by escort only
- All cabinets, cages, and suites are locking, with security upgrades available
- Facilities are monitored with 24 hour recording and 5 day video storage
Fire Suppression Systems
- Pre-action sprinkler rated for telecommunication equipment/computer room
- Integrated smoke/heat detector system

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California Data Center

600 West 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017
KnownHost is proud to offer to our customers one of the premiere telecom buildings and critical data routing hubs in the
Western United States.
This powerful network features a BGP blended bandwidth solution that consists of 7 transit
providers including Level 3, Global Crossing, Savvis, PCCW, AboveNet, Tiscali and Teleglobe.
Located at the corner of Seventh Street and Grand Avenue, Our downtown data center is positioned in the heart of the telecommunication district in
metropolitan Los Angeles. Scalable to suit the needs of our valued customers this downtown location offers a top-notch facility for mission critical
computing and network infrastructure.
Facility Specifications
- Year Built: 1914; Complete structural upgrade to telecom standards in 1999
- Building Area: 500,000 square feet (67,000 usable sq ft floor plate area)
- Access: Keycard/biometric scanner/ video monitoring/recording/24x7 Security Staff
- Telecom Type/Capacity: Fiber/Interducts
- Flooring: 18" raised, 2' x 2' floorplates
- HVAC: Condenser water sources (configured as N+1); (11) 30-ton units
- Fire Suppression: Double interlock preaction system and heat & smoke detection
Power: Utility power (2500 Amp 480V feed); Generator back-up (4 1500 kw generators, N+1 paralleled);
UPS (Six 300 kVA UPS power plants configured as 2N). Circuits available at 120V, 208V single phase
- Loading Dock: Accommodates tractor trailers, no height restrictions