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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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.