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Operator: IFL - Internet Facilitators
Location: Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL
- Small site in the University
Colo-X Analysis
A small site, opened in 1997, which acted as the foundation for IFL, Internet Facilitators.
Facility Description
A computer room of some 1000sq ft on the University campus which houses the university’s own network and IT equipment, but also plays hosts to a number of ISPs and web hosters and 7 carriers.
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Technical Stats
| General | |
| Size | 1000 sq ft |
| Occupied (%) | 100% |
| Operational Since | 1997 |
| Installed clients | Mostly a network node now |
| Networks available on site | 10+ |
| Standard Power | 8Amps |
| 24 x 7 onsite support | Yes |
| 24 x 7 access | Yes |
| Pricing | POA |
Tim Anker founded The Colocation Exchange in 2004 and was previously director of IP and Colo services at Band-X from 1999.
