Cogent Communications, Inc. (Mississauga 1) Data Center

The data center spans 5,240 square feet of raised floor space, offering 710 sq.m. of fully built-out whitespace. It supports full cabinets, partial cabinets, and shared rackspace, with a total fully built-out power of 0.1 MW and live power of 0.1 MW, ensuring scalable capacity for various hosting requirements.

The facility provides a range of hosting solutions, including full and partial cabinets, shared rackspace, and remote hands support to assist clients with operational needs.

Power reliability is ensured through two 600v 3-phase utility feeds (800 amps and 400 amps), complemented by UPS systems including a 300kVA Powerware unit, 130kVA MGE UPS Galaxy 5000, and modular battery cabinets. Backup power is supplied by a 750kW Cummins generator with 1,000-litre day tank and 10,000-litre main diesel storage, controlled via two ASCO automatic transfer switches (400A & 800A). Cooling is handled by six CRAC units with rooftop dry coolers, including three 22-ton Liebert units, two 30-ton units, one 5-ton unit, and one 4-ton unit for the UPS room, maintaining optimal operating temperatures.

The facility adheres to industry standards for data center operations, ensuring compliance with fire safety and electrical reliability protocols. Fire protection includes heat detectors, smoke heads, and a pre-action sprinkler system.

Security is robust with a card reader access system (CCURE Software House) requiring HID card swipe and unique pin code, supported by four IP cameras with 24/7 monitoring and lobby security to control after-hours access, protecting both personnel and equipment.

Clients benefit from Wi-Fi access throughout the facility, remote hands support, and flexible hosting options to suit operational needs.

The data center provides IP Transit and Ethernet Point-to-Point services with connectivity through multiple carriers including Cogent, Bell Canada, and Rogers, and access to one peering network, ensuring reliable, high-speed connectivity for customers.