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The Genius Network - Facilities

About The Genius NetworkCloud computingGeographically diverse datacentersTwo way connectivityThe Genius PortalIncredible hardware and software

 

The Genius Network seamlessly integrates three distinct and redundant gigabit network architectures—public, private, and data center-to-data center—into the industry’s first network-within-a-network topology for maximum accessibility, security, and control.

With 220 Gbps of connectivity to the Internet, The Genius Network one of the largest IP backbones in the US. Our 23 x 10 Gbps diverse connections are spread across 10 of the leading network providers in the US and, in addition, include multiple public peering links to dozens of additional Internet access networks.

Click the location icons on the map below for a more indepth view at the network, and each locations specifications.

Network map

Our datacenter partners maintain a carrier class network designed and built for the lowest latency, highest reliability, and maximum scalability.

 

EIRCA network providers

Dallas,Texas

Seattle, Washington

Washington, D.C

Comcast 1 x 10Gbps
Equinix (peering) 1 x 10Gbps
Global Crossing 1 x 10Gbps
Internap 1 x 10Gbps
Level3 1 x 10Gbps
NTT America 2 x 10Gbps
SAVVIS 1 x 10Gbps
Telefónica (peering) 1 x 10Gbps
Comcast 1 x 10Gbps
Internap 2 x 10Gbps
Level3 1 x 10Gbps
NTT America 1 x 10Gbps
Qwest 1 x 10Gbps
SIX (peering) 1 x 10Gbps
   
   
Comcast 1 x 10Gbps
Equinix (peering) 1 x 10Gbps
Internap 2 x 10Gbps
Level3 1 x 10Gbps
NTT America 1 x 10Gbps
Telefónica (peering) 1 x 10Gbps
   
   

 

Quick glance specifications

Cisco Routers & Switches

6500, 3750, 2900 Series routers and switches with gigabit speeds available from the individual server to the Internet.

Redundant GigE Backbone

Multi-router gigabit connections to the Internap, SAVVIS, VERIO/NTT, and Abovenet core backbone exchanges located in the INFOMART in Dallas, Texas

Traffic Management & Analysis

Utilizing Peakflow from Arbor Networks coupled with Netflow data from Cisco routers and switches, network engineers continuously monitor the health, reliability, and performance of the network. Historical analysis is critical for demand and capacity planning.

Network IDS, IPS & DDOS

Industry best solutions from Tipping Point are utilized to guard against denial of service, malicious traffic, viruses, malware, phishing, spyware and other types of Internet threats via wire speed detection and remediation coupled with automatic and zero day response.

Private VLAN & Port Control

All servers reside on private VLANs for security purposes. Additional servers or firewalls added after the initial install can be placed on existing VLANs or new VLANs without service interruptions or IP changes. Port control is also available to change port speeds from 10 / 100 / 1000Mbps to further manage security and bandwidth usage.