CENTRA (CENTRA Portland - PWM1) Data Center

As the only carrier neutral connected telecom facility in the state of Maine, this site serves as a vital communications hub for the region. It provides a unique environment where multiple diverse network points of entry allow for seamless integration with a rich ecosystem of fiber and IP service providers. By maintaining a carrier neutral status, the facility ensures that clients have the freedom to choose from an array of unique long haul fiber networks, including industry leaders such as Consolidated Communications, Crown Castle, FirstLight Fiber, Spectrum, and Verizon.

The facility is engineered for maximum uptime, featuring a sophisticated electrical architecture designed to handle high density computing needs. With a total fully built out power capacity of 5 MW and 2.5 MW currently live, the site supports a maximum power density of 10 kW per rack. Reliability is guaranteed through 2N UPS redundancy and 2N standby power redundancy, ensuring that critical operations remain online even during primary grid failures. This generator backed power system is a cornerstone of the facility's commitment to resilience.

To maintain optimal hardware performance, the data center utilizes a professionally managed cooling system with N+1 redundancy. This ensures that even if a cooling unit requires maintenance or fails, the environment remains stable for sensitive server equipment. The facility offers a massive footprint for growth, boasting 52,272 square feet of fully built out whitespace. Whether a client requires a single cabinet or a custom designed dedicated suite, the environmental controls are calibrated to support the most demanding hardware configurations.

A standout feature of this location is that it serves as the home to the NNENIX North Network Internet eXchange. This centralizes regional traffic and enhances local peering capabilities, reducing latency for all participants. The facility’s heart is its professionally engineered Meet Me Room MMR, which facilitates secure and stable interconnection. Clients can leverage Ethernet and IP network services with speeds reaching up to N x 100GE, making it a premier destination for high bandwidth applications and data intensive enterprises.

Offering a high degree of versatility, the data center provides everything from partial cabinets and shared rackspace to fully built to suit private cages and suites. For organizations that cannot be on site 24/7, Remote Hands services are available to provide professional technical assistance. The facility is further fortified with high level security protocols and features such as on site WiFi and powered shell space, allowing businesses to scale their physical presence according to their specific operational requirements.