(3)Center Colocation — The ideal networking environment for your mission-critical equipment. Take an interactive tour of a Level 3 Gateway facility.

Freedom to Connect from the Network Leader

Level 3 offers customers the unique combination of both carrier-neutrality and our own broadband international network. This approach empowers both your networking and colocation worlds simultaneously. You have the freedom to choose any carrier, and you have the power that comes with having a Tier 1 network integrally docked at the doorstep of your colocation space. Best yet,
Level 3 brings the network and colocation worlds together by helping you design an integrated colocation solution.

Freedom to Choose Any Network

Level 3 provides a colocation environment where customers have the freedom to network on their terms, not ours. Our 41 largest facilities — our “Gateways” — offer connectivity to an average of eight telecommunications carriers just a Cross Connect away. Cross Connects are provisioned using Level 3's proprietary ONTAP^SM system, which frequently results in installation times as short as one day.

State-of-the-Art and Secure

Every (3)Center Colocation facility boasts premium space built according to uniform environmental and security standards.

• Security: Multi-layer security control procedures, biometric palm readers, and 24 x 7 closed-circuit video and alarm monitoring
• Power: Uninterruptible redundant AC and DC power solutions that are flexible and upgradeable — meeting all types of customer needs
• Cooling: HVAC redundant design with air distribution under raised flooring for maximum temperature control
• Fire Suppression: Smoke detection system above and below raised floor; double-interlock, pre-action, dry-pipe fire suppression
• Overhead Cable Management and Ladder Racking: Provides easy access to all cabling while deterring obstructions from under the raised flooring

The Power of Being Integral to the Level 3 Network

Because our data centers form a critical part of Level 3’s infrastructure, our colocation customers can easily add connectivity options to their space without looking to a separate provider. At our Gateways, you can choose from a full suite of Level 3 connectivity options:

• IP
• Metro and (3)Flex^SM Ethernet
• Metro and Intercity Dark fiber
• Metro and Intercity Wavelength
• Metro and Intercity Private Line

If you appreciate being close to the source, there’s no better choice. All the services mentioned above ride an infrastructure built from the ground up by Level 3.

Rapid Response

When you call with a problem, Level 3 solves it fast. There’s no head-scratching going on while a technician attempts to transfer your service call to the operators of the suspect network. Level 3 solely owns and operates its own unified metro and intercity network infrastructure.

Level 3 provides numerous hands-on support options through our (3)Tech^SM service, which is available around the clock in every facility. A paid-by-the-hour service, (3)Tech takes advantage of Level 3's world-class field service organization to satisfy your installation and maintenance requirements.

Industry-Leading Coverage

Level 3 operates more than 70 data centers across the U.S. and Europe. Forty-one of these facilities are IP-enabled Level 3 Gateways that give you a choice of cabinets or suites, custom or pre-built configurations, AC or DC power, and the whole gamut of Level 3 networking services.

The remaining sites — our Synergy sites — offer carrier-grade DC power, Private Line, Ethernet, Dark Fiber, and Wavelength services.

Our broad footprint of consistently designed quality facilities virtually eliminates the hassle of trying to find another vendor as your needs evolve and grow.