Metro Wave

Metro Wave

Extend your reach with dedicated optical connectivity to cloud providers, partners, and strategic interconnection points.

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What is Metro Wave?

High-performance data center connectivity

Metro Wave is a high-performance network service that allows your business to extend beyond your core data center infrastructure. Whether you need to connect to a Point of Presence (PoP), strategic partner, existing facility, or another colocation site, Metro Wave delivers the cost-effective, scalable optical capacity required for today's data-intensive enterprises.

With our dedicated connectivity options, Metro Wave provides the reliable, low-latency networking foundation necessary to reach all your essential cloud providers, customers, partners, carriers, and peering & internet exchanges. 

Our scalable data center connectivity options allow you to select your preferred redundancy levels and capacity requirements, enabling rapid deployment to strategic regional interconnection points without compromising performance or budget constraints.

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Comprehensive data center interconnection options

Unprotected Metro Wave network service

  • Dedicated optical capacity - Available in 10 Gbps and 100 Gbps increments
  • Optimized low-latency performance - Direct, efficient routing for time-sensitive applications
  • Cost-effective implementation - Disruptively priced for single-path connectivity
  • Strategic single path design - Streamlined architecture for specific use cases

Diverse Metro Wave network service

  • Dual Metro Wave deployment - Delivered across completely diverse physical paths
  • Active configuration - Double your effective capacity with redundant pathways
  • Customer-controlled protection - Customize your protection scheme configuration
  • Independent optical platforms - Fully separated Active-Active architecture for maximum reliability
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Why choose Metro Wave?

Scale to suit your needs


Dedicated optical capacity in 10 Gbps and 100 Gbps increments

Customizable deployment options


Select from unprotected or diverse paths with controlled protection schemes

Simplified ordering process


Submit requests quickly and efficiently through the IMDC portal

Expansive availability


Connect across key metropolitan areas with strategic regional coverage

Want to learn more? Contact a data center team member today!

 

Full Network Suite

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     Cross Connects             

Establish low latency, direct & private connections in our meet-me-rooms between your equipment and other networks, carriers, or cloud providers within our data centers. We offer flexible purchase models that enable you to stay connected to the networks of your choice, including month-to-month plans and committed-term options with monthly rates.

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        Metro Wave             

Extend your reach beyond your core data center with cost-effective optical capacity. Metro Wave enables connections to cloud providers, regional PoPs, strategic partners, carriers, peering exchanges and more across metro areas. Choose from either dedicated waves or unprotected waves for high-performance network services.

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     DIA & IP transit            

Access enterprise-grade internet connectivity with our Direct Internet Access services. With guaranteed bandwidth, symmetrical upload and download speeds, and 24/7 technical support, our DIA solutions ensure your business maintains continuous, high-performance connectivity to the global internet, available in increments between 1 Gbps to 100 Gbps.

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Peering & internet exchanges

Optimize your network traffic and reduce costs with our Peering and Internet Exchange services. By establishing direct connections with content and service providers, you can bypass traditional transit providers, improving latency, controlling routing paths, and enhancing overall network efficiency.

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     Cloud On-Ramp            

Simplify your multi-cloud strategy with dedicated, secure connections to major cloud service providers. Our Cloud On-Ramp services deliver private, high-bandwidth links to AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and other platforms, enhancing performance while reducing the complexity and security concerns associated with public internet connections.

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Virtual Cross Connects

Achieve the benefits of physical cross connects through software-defined networking. Virtual cross connects, also known as Private Network Transport, provide flexible, on-demand connectivity that can be provisioned and modified quickly through our digital platform, perfect for dynamic network requirements and multi-cloud strategies.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Unprotected and Diverse Metro Wave services?
Unprotected Metro Wave provides a single path connection with dedicated optical capacity, optimized for cost-effectiveness and low latency. Diverse Metro Wave delivers two separate connections on physically diverse paths, enabling Active-Active configurations for doubled capacity and enhanced redundancy with customer-controlled protection schemes.
Where is Metro Wave service available?
Metro Wave services are available across key metropolitan areas where Iron Mountain Data Centers maintain facilities. Please contact our sales team for the most current coverage map and availability in your specific regions of interest.
How quickly can Metro Wave services be provisioned?
Implementation timelines vary based on specific requirements and locations, but our streamlined ordering process through the IMDC portal (imdc.service-now.com) helps expedite deployment. Typical implementation ranges from 30-60 days, with priority options available for urgent business needs.
What monitoring and support services are included with Metro Wave?
All Metro Wave services include 24/7/365 network monitoring, comprehensive performance analytics, and dedicated technical support. Service-level agreements (SLAs) can be tailored to meet your specific business requirements.
How does Metro Wave support hybrid cloud environments?
Metro Wave provides the foundational connectivity that enables effective hybrid cloud deployments by establishing dedicated, high-capacity links between your on-premises infrastructure, Iron Mountain colocation facilities, and major cloud service providers, creating a unified ecosystem for your applications and data.

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