Level 3 Colocation Data Center, Houston, TX

The ideal networking environment for your mission-critical equipment.

Freedom to Connect from the Network Leader

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

Freedom to Choose Any Network

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

State-of-the-Art and Secure

Every Level 3 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 center forms 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 Gateway, you can choose from a full suite of Level 3 connectivity options:

IP
ATM and Frame Relay
Metro and (3)FlexSM 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 we 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 their (3)TechSM 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 — their Synergy sites — offer carrier-grade DC power, Private Line, Frame Relay, ATM, Ethernet, Dark Fiber, and Wavelength services.

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