The Globix IP backbone

Konnex managed hosting environment connects to the Internet via the Globix UK high-capacity network, which is fully owned and operated by Globix. As a Tier 1 IP network provider, Globix is able to control and maintain its quality, ensuring that Konnex experience low latency and high reliability. Globix have one of the largest peering networks, ensuring fast, reliable content delivery.

The Globix optical network delivers information seamlessly. With over 180 Points of Presence (POPs), Globix are able to provide Konnex with quick, cost-effective connectivity to our managed hosting environment.

Globix offers Tier 1 global network connectivity to our colocation cabinets, supporting up to 1 Gbps of capacity, in addition to colocation space and power.

Globix' network operations centre service includes network monitoring, fault isolation, and monthly management reports, giving Konnex accurate network performance information.

Konnex recognises the importance of network performance to the success of our clients applications. Our network strategy is designed to provide both high-capacity backbone services for data centre communications for high performance, end-user content delivery.

Konnex managed hosting environment is connected to the Internet by redundant Gigabit circuits with advanced capacity monitoring.

Globix data centres have dual-path, dual-entry fibre facilities and fully meshed and redundant Cisco-Powered networking throughout. With dual Cisco core routers to redundant cabinet switching, server network interface cards and dual power feeds at every node.

Inside the Konnex managed hosting environment, HP switches are deployed to deliver connectivity to the managed servers and backup devices.