Cross Connects
Establish cost-effective, direct connection between hardware within a data center.
IMPLEMENT THE “GOLD STANDARD” FOR SECURITY AND PERFORMANCE
Direct physical connections are inherently more secure than connections that include shared infrastructure. A Layer 2 connection, cross connects set the foundation for virtualization and, because cross connects establish a dedicated pathway for data transfer, network and app performance are more predictable and consistent.
INCREASE DATA CENTER RESILIENCE
Resilience begins with network design. Dedicated cross connects allow you to customize your architecture to build redundancy, enhance security and simplify network management.For example, cross connects that connect data centers on a campus eliminate switching or routing. And, unlike the public internet, cross connects are not affected by latency issues or traffic congestion.
GAIN INSTANT ACCESS TO DIGITAL BUSINESS PARTNERS
Connect to your preferred carriers, network solutions, cloud providers, IT services providers and other enterprises that are colocated in the same CoreSite facility or campus. A carrier-neutral data center like CoreSite makes it easy for you to negotiate favorable costs and terms. And, you’re free to switch carriers to improve scalability and adopt new technology.
FUTURE-READY INTERCONNECTION
CoreSite uses single mode fiber (SMF) for data center cross connects. Offering higher bandwidth capability and scalability, SMF cross connects support the spectrum of data transmission demands, including high-density workloads, and help ensure your infrastructure is future-ready.
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How Cross Connects Work
A cross connect is a direct, point-to-point connection between two network hardware components in a data center. The link is made using a cable, cord or jumper. The result is a private network interconnection enabling ultra-low latency transfer of data, often between enterprises considered to be included in a digital ecosystem. Learn More
CUSTOMER STORY
3X LOWER NETWORK LATENCY ACROSS GLOBAL OPERATIONS
“Since moving our operations to CoreSite, we’ve seen a three-fold reduction in latency across the board. It has completely unlocked our product and business development process. Without the flexibility of the data center, we couldn’t grow the company like that.”
ALEKSANDAR BRADIC
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER, SUPPLYFRAME
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Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS A CROSS CONNECT?
A cross connect is a physical interconnection within a data center facilitating direct, point-to-point connection between servers, switches and other hardware.
DO CROSS CONNECTS ENABLE HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING?
Minimizing the number of network elements during data leads to lower latency compared to connections that pass through multiple switches or routers.
CAN CROSS CONNECTS BE SCALED?
Cross connects can be easily scaled by adding more physical connections, making them ideal for enterprises that anticipate growth.
WHAT ARE INTERCONNECTION SERVICES?
Think of colocation as a meeting place for networks, clouds and enterprises to locate their physical infrastructures and exchange traffic efficiently. Interconnection services are the physical and virtual connections between these businesses that enable data exchange.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CROSS CONNECT AND BLENDED IP?
Blended IP helps ensure reliable internet connectivity, and cross connects provide dedicated, direct connections within a data center and data center campus.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF FIBER?
Fiber optic cables handle large amounts of data at high data transfer rates. Further, fiber is immune to electromagnetic influence (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), so it maintains signal quality and data integrity over long distances.