TORONTO NORTH (BARRIE) DATA CENTER

Aptum Data Centers: Scalable, Flexible, Reliable

Count on the Barrie Data Center as part of your ideal hybrid colocation infrastructure

This highly secure, modern data center provides the perfect combination of hybrid cloud and colocation solutions, with flexible options for business continuity and disaster recovery. Aptum’s Barrie Data Center offers reliable colocation with managed cloud, hosting, security and diverse low latency connectivity enabling a reliable platform for your critical business applications. Built to exceed Tier III standards and audited against multiple compliance standards for colocation services, Aptum’s Barrie Data Center is ideally located within 100 kilometers of downtown Toronto and is perfectly suited for customers seeking choice for fully managed primary and secondary colocation services. This carrier-neutral facility features enterprise-class infrastructure with power redundancy, biometric access control, 24x7x365 monitoring, video surveillance and security.

Tier III+ Standards

This highly secured data center was assembled to Tier III+ design specifications and is SOC 2 Type I audited for colocation services. It features enterprise-class infrastructure with a variety of connectivity options from our high performance network spanning 48,000 km, with more than 50 points of presence to ensure always-on connectivity.

Fully Managed Colocation

The Pullman Data Center is the first to offer all four of our hosting services: managed services, dedicated hosting, colocation and cloud. Our dedicated hosting services intelligently monitor network traffic and reroute data to optimal routes, ensuring maximum speed and reliability. The Pullman Data Center provides everything you need to create and maintain a perfectly balanced hybrid infrastructure, so you can intelligently and efficiently interweave data across on-premise hardware and multiple cloud services.

Convenience & Continuity

Situated less than 100 km from downtown Toronto, the Barrie Data Center’s location makes disaster recovery and business continuity the epitome of convenience. And with massive power capacity, it provides flexible space options to expand to meet your growing IT requirements.

Tier III+ Standards

Fully Managed Colocation

Convenience & Continuity

A look inside our Toronto North (Barrie) Data Center

Specifications

BUILDING DETAILS

Data center operational capacity: 30,480 sq. ft.
3 independent data center modules, built within a concrete block foundation
Storage facilities available (temporary or contracted)
Custom cage space available

COOLING

N+1 or greater redundancy on cooling units
Redundant power provisioning and mechanical systems for continuous cooling
Free air cooling systems provide efficient and Eco-friendly cooling while maximizing PUE

SECURITY

Centralized Card Access Control System with Dual Factor Biometric Authentication with Iris Scan
24×7 on-site security presence
24×7 unescorted customer access
Advanced video monitoring – exterior grounds, entrance, corridors and critical infrastructure
3-number combination Cabinet Lock System (optional card access security control)
Mantraps eliminating tailgating into secure areas
Secure turnstile access to Data Hall corridor

POWER

Served by a different power grid than the GTA
N+1 electrical and mechanical infrastructure
Primary utility feed of 10 MW
Continuous UPS power conditioning for improved performance and longevity of load side systems
VLRA battery (Valve Regulated Lead-Acid Battery)
All Data Halls supported by generators, N+1 configuration
Dual switchboards provide two active power distribution paths and maintenance isolation
Cabinets are powered with dual 240V PDU’s
Cabinet power provided by 2 PDU’s configured with (36) IEC C13 and (6) IEC C19 receptacles per PDU
Low to High Density

COMPLIANCE

SOC 1 Type II audited for colocation services
SOC 2 Type I audited for colocation services
PCI v3.2 certified for colocation services

CONNECTIVITY

Carrier-neutral
Direct access to low latency, reliable and redundant connectivity
2 diverse entry points managed and owned by Aptum for fiber connections
2 diverse Carrier Meet-Me Rooms for colocation of carrier network equipment and Aptum network equipment
Multiple discrete communications paths and cross connect points provided to customer cabinets
All network equipment is supported by UPS and generator power systems

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

24×7 Data Center Operations (DCO) on-site staff
24×7 Smart Hands & Eyes availability for customers’ technical assistance needs
Generator power backup in the event of a power outage
Network Operations Center (NOC) located in the GTA for disaster recovery requirements
Diesel fuel via 2 separate fuel suppliers, adequate fuel storage for minimum of 72 hours

AMENITIES & FAQS

Access to workstation space and conference room
Shared customer lounge area
Loading bays (Ground Level Loading dock)
Shipping and receiving service
Free parking, close proximity to restaurants and shopping

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Connectivity Services
Cloud Services
Professional Services
Security Services

Why Aptum Colocation Services?

Important workloads demand security, availability, compliance and connectivity. Aptum is a colocation partner you can count on to deliver it all.

International Footprint

Spanning North America and Europe, our international footprint of 14 data centers is seamlessly connected, allowing you to access, manage and move large amounts of data worldwide on our wholly-owned, all-optical network and high performance network.

Compliant and Secure

When it comes to security, we exceed every standard. Our Privacy Shield certification enables us to legally transfer personal data from the EU to the United States while meeting EU data protection requirements.

Flexible and Scalable

In the world of colocation, scalability means the ability to add power, cooling and space as required and on demand, including advanced connectivity options. Our colocation facilities offer sufficient density capabilities, allowing you to upgrade in place as your infrastructure requirements grow.

Always There For You

Our global Network Operations Center (NOC) experts support customers 24x7x365, continuously monitoring and rerouting data for optimal low-latency routes. Likewise, our Smart Hands & Eyes services provide you with a team of highly trained IT professionals to assist with the day-to-day maintenance of your mission critical infrastructure, also available 24x7x365.