iNap Exchange
iNap Exchange
iNap Exchange
iNap Exchange
iNap Exchange
iNAP Internet Exchange: Integrated Network Access Point (www.ngnap.com)
The DNTP also plays host to the newest Internet Exchange Service available in the Chicago area. The iNAP is based upon the architecture and technology utilized in the most sophisticated research and education networks today, like StarLight. This true optical switching facility for wavelengths makes the iNAP the newest, lowest cost, network infrastructure serving the DNTP tenants, the Chicago Loop and surrounding communities.
The iNAP offers simple interconnection model that is cost effective and unencumbered by the need to collocate or buy unnecessary rack space. Simply "jumper" your connection to the iNAP, and your network is ready to exchange traffic with a host of other iNAP clients.
The iNAP promotes a structure that will facilitate more affordable Internet access in a new Exchange model. This Tier 1-2-3, settlement free, low cost Exchange is moving the Peering model for ISPs, Content Providers, Large Enterprise, IPTV, ITSP, Gamers, and more in a new direction. Your connection is a simple cross-connect away.
As a client of the iNAP your firm will enjoy:
The DNTP also plays host to the newest Internet Exchange Service available in the Chicago area. The iNAP is based upon the architecture and technology utilized in the most sophisticated research and education networks today, like StarLight. This true optical switching facility for wavelengths makes the iNAP the newest, lowest cost, network infrastructure serving the DNTP tenants, the Chicago Loop and surrounding communities.
The iNAP offers simple interconnection model that is cost effective and unencumbered by the need to collocate or buy unnecessary rack space. Simply "jumper" your connection to the iNAP, and your network is ready to exchange traffic with a host of other iNAP clients.
The iNAP promotes a structure that will facilitate more affordable Internet access in a new Exchange model. This Tier 1-2-3, settlement free, low cost Exchange is moving the Peering model for ISPs, Content Providers, Large Enterprise, IPTV, ITSP, Gamers, and more in a new direction. Your connection is a simple cross-connect away.
As a client of the iNAP your firm will enjoy:
- True Network Neutrality
- Multiple, Flexible peering arrangements through a single interface
- Scalable connection speeds with line-rate 10GE
- Economically priced "co-op" like cost structure
- Short Term Contracts
- Automated Access and Management Interface
- Multi-homed Internet access for enterprises
- Co-location hosting services for high volume content distribution (optional)
- Access to transit services or choice of transit providers
- Distributed, diverse IXs with choice of connection point
- Direct MAN or WAN links to cooperating IXs - future
- Metro Ethernet Layer 2 Line Rate VPNs based on VLANs
- Very high switching performance and port redundancy
- Ability to scale bandwidth to meet demand with minimal disruption of existing infrastructure
- Carrier-grade device "zero packet loss" reliability
- Security and QoS features
- Extensive traffic statistics on bandwidth consumption and planning path for capacity expansion