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Operated by Sabey Data Centers, NetActuate’s services are available in their 38-acre data center campus in Ashburn. This facility provides an optimal, affordable location for customers needing to reach large markets, including Washington DC and New York City. Customers can benefit from numerous peering options with major network service providers and content delivery networks (CDNs), reducing latency and improving overall performance.

Sabey’s Ashburn data center features redundant power and cooling systems, advanced security protocols, and connectivity to a large number of backbone network providers.

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Building

  • 38 acre campus
  • Modular design
  • Free adjacent parking
  • Raised floor
  • Floor load capacity: 200 psf

Compliance

  • HIPAA
  • HITECH
  • PCI DSS
  • SSAE 18 SOC 1 Type 2
  • SSAE 18 SOC 2 Type 2
  • ISO 27001 Certified

Security

  • Security personnel on site 24/7
  • Perimeter security including setbacks, berms, and fencing
  • Secure access checkpoints at every door
  • CCTV cameras
  • Mantraps located at each building entrance
  • Biometric locks on outside doors

Connectivity

  • Carrier-agnostic
  • Multiple connections
  • Dual campus fiber entries and redundant pathways
  • On-site carrier-class Meet-Me-Rooms
  • More than five Tier 1 network providers

Power

  • Onsite substation
  • Electrical backup systems in N+1 configuration
  • Redundant HVAC systems designed for immediate failover
  • 2 MW capacity generators with 72 hour run time at peak load
  • On-site fuel supply for emergency events
  • Tier III standard equivalent

Cooling

  • Evaporative and economizer cooling
  • Hot aisle / cold aisle containment systems
  • Rooftop Air Handling Units
  • Chilled Water system with CRAH units for Building B

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NetActuate maintains a robust footprint in this critical market with 21 data centers across the United States and Canada.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Ashburn a good location for colocation or bare metal?

Ashburn, Virginia is often called "Data Center Alley" due to its massive concentration of data centers and its proximity to major fiber routes and internet exchanges. It provides ultra-low latency to the U.S. East Coast and is ideal for cloud, enterprise, and content delivery networks.

Does Ashburn have a good climate for data center colocation?

Ashburn has low risk of extreme weather events such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and flooding. Its inland location, stable power grid, and favorable climate conditions make it one of the most reliable environments for hosting critical infrastructure.

Are there data centers in Northern Virginia?

Yes. Northern Virginia, especially Ashburn, has the highest density of data centers in the United States, with over 275 facilities. It serves as a backbone for U.S. internet traffic and is a top destination for hyperscale and enterprise deployments.

What are BGP Anycast groups?

At NetActuate, BGP Anycast groups are a unique combination of routing policies, transit providers, DDoS mitigation, prefixes, and resources like BGP sessions attached to them. Each group has its own unique controls, includes all dedicated resources/features mentioned here, and is billed independently.

Where can I learn more about BGP Anycast?

You can go to our resource site at anycast.com to learn more about BGP Anycast and use cases.

Can I deploy a hybrid network using your platform and other providers?

Yes. We offer LOAs, policy tools, and automation support so you can mix and match resources across platforms.

Is this suitable for production or only testing?

Our platform powers mission-critical workloads for some of the largest DNS and cybersecurity companies. It's ideal for both testing and full production.

Do I need to understand BGP to use this?

No. You can let us handle BGP for you and use the platform through our portal and APIs.

Can I use my own ASN and IP addresses?

Absolutely. Our platform supports BYOIP, custom ASN announcements, and origin rewriting so that your service appears globally unified without managing complex routing.

How quickly can I deploy a new Anycast node?

In most cases, a new node can be deployed within minutes via our API or portal, with BGP sessions and IP assignments ready to announce.

Does the platform support IPv6?

Yes, dual-stack support is included. Every deployment fully supports IPv4 and IPv6 without additional configuration.

What kind of DDoS mitigation is included?

We include up to 1 Tbps of mitigation capacity with multi-provider integration and custom policies at no additional cost.

Can I control which POPs announce my routes?

Yes. You can use BGP communities and tags to manage where your traffic originates from and maintain regional control.

What’s included in the managed NOC service?

Our 24x7x365 NOC monitors your routes, responds to alerts, follows your SOP/MOP, and communicates directly with your team via Slack or ticketing.

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