NEXCESS.NET Facility: Network Infrastructure
Network Overview
For Internet businesses, connectivity is everything. We've designed our network for maximum uptime and we've partnered with the best in the business for consistent, stable and fast connectivity. Our network consists of Cisco core routing and switching gear. Cisco is the industry standard for high performance routing and switching at the core level. Distribution and access transport layers are handled by Foundry FastIron and EdgeIron series layer 2 and layer 3 switches.
Test Our Network
Want to put our network to the test? You can test download speeds by downloading a 10 megabyte test file from our server. You can also test our latency by pinging this IP address: 208.69.120.21.
Bandwidth Providers
We pride ourself on having built a solid, redundant network and we back this up with our 99.9% uptime guarantee. We currently use five providers to the Internet backbone using BGPv4 for efficient, adaptive outbound routing. Our current bandwidth providers include:
Level(3) operates one of the largest communications and Internet backbones
in the world. It was founded in 1998 and has been focused on delivering
premier services over one of the world’s most advanced, IP-optimized
networks. Level(3) owns and maintains over 39,500 intercity route miles,
and makes more than 77,000 intercity route miles available to its customers.
Savvis operates an integrated
global IP and transport network that delivers IP VPN, Voice Services,
and Internet solutions for enterprises and carriers alike. The Savvis
IP network spans 105 cities in 47 countries, encompassing the U.S.,
Canada, Latin America, Europe, The Middle East, Asia and the Pacific
Rim.
Savvis' solutions are based on virtualization technology. Savvis uses network-based routing, security and quality services, delivered on an as-needed utility basis, and are supported by an automated service model that further reduces costs and enhances the customer experience.
Global Crossing is a telecommunications company that provides network services to more than 700 carriers, mobile operators and ISPs worldwide.