Providing diversified options for connectivity is a trait helps set ACI well above other colocation providers. It is through a series of cross connects and unique relationships with other peers that ACI is able to provide direct connectivity to a large range of carriers. ACI also provides a range of connection types both inbound and outbound of your colocation network.
ACI has the ability to inexpensively connect to service providers without having to incur long haul bandwidth charges. Tenants create fiber connections to each other without running new conduit and cabling with each customer order (in meet-me room). High-capacity fiber optic cabling can between their suite and the meet-me room. If you currently have server or network infrastructure colocated within other facilities within Canada, ACI is also peered back to many of the major carriers within Canada and the USA which will ensure low network latency for clients who are looking for a disaster recovery facility, or diverse location.
Meet Me Room - 151 Front St West
One of the major abilities of the ACI facility is the multi-fiber links to the largest Canadian carrier hotel known as 151 Front Street in Toronto, Ontario Canada. At 151 Front, ACI direct fiber links to multiple MMR (Meet Me Rooms). With these fiber links over diverse physcical routes, ACI has the ability to simply Cross Connect between any carrier of your choice and provide those services at ACI's facility. If you wish to bring your own services to ACI's facility, you can simply request Cross Connects between our MMR facilities and your carrier of choice, and ACI can provide you the necessary transit between 151 Front and our facilities. Cross connects between major Tier 1 Carriers such as Telus, MTS, Bell Canada, and other carriers are all availble.
Building Fiber Connectivity
151 Front Street West features more than 25 diverse fiber-optic points of entry (POE) into the building, offering clients pathway diversity and total flexibility in terms of service providers. Due to it's strategic location near many major rail lines, access to major right-of-way fiber optic loops is available within easy reach and further enhance access to thousands of national networks across Canada, North America and the world.
Diverse Riser System
151 Front Street West touts secure, diverse and redundant pathways which run through the building and connect tenant spaces directly to the Meet-Me Rooms. The riser systems offer diversity for network security and also result in reduced installation costs and time costs. Equipped with an expandable vertical cable tray capable of holding 100 pounds per square foot, the riser systems also consists of horizontal cable trays on each floor which facilitates distribution to tenant spaces. The riser systems have 2-hour fire ratings and all riser rooms are under CCTV 24/7/365 surveillance and have alarmed door entry. Access is restricted, regulated and fully secure.
Connectivity Key Points
- Accessibility to 151 Front St West's Meet Me Room (MMR)
- Reach a multitude of carriers through cross connects from ACI
- Cross connects available in Ethernet, Fibre and PRI/T1 configurations
- Fiber access from 1 Mbps - 10GigE + speeds available as required
24/7 Support & Network Operations Control
ACI is extremely proud to provide a 24/7/365 Network Operations center that is always on call for your emergency needs. The ACI NOC team is highly trained and specialize in mission critical emergency situations that require precise handling and exceptional attention to detail. ACI is proud to provide 100% Canadian based network services from our Downtown Toronto, ON location at 156 Front St West. Great pride is taken in ensuring your are provided with AAA Class support around the clock
