Why FD-IX Hosts Microsoft's Cache So You Don't Have To
Microsoft's cache is free, but someone has to run it. Here's why FD-IX hosts it on the fabric so members save transit without owning another box.
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How a Cross-Connect Inside a Data Center Actually Works
What a data center cross-connect is, how one gets ordered and built, and the fiber details that trip people up.
Why It Matters Who Owns the Wire Your Data Travels On
Data sovereignty is not just a question of where data sits on a disk somewhere. It's about who can see your traffic, who controls the path it takes to get where it's going. Also, are the operators of these networks bound by your county’s laws?
FD-IX Internet Exchange in Nashville
FD-IX Internet Exchange in Nashville: What's Live Now
Nashville is FD-IX's newest interconnection market is live today. Here's what's available now and what to expect as it grows.
Why Nashville
Nashville has become one of the fastest-growing data center
FD-IX Goes Live with Measurement Lab's BYOS Program
We're excited to share that FD-IX has joined Measurement Lab (M-Lab) as a Bring Your Own Server (BYOS) partner — and our server is now live on the Indianapolis fabric.
What Really Happens Inside FD-IX
An Internet exchange, such as FD-IX, is basically a Layer 2 switch that a bunch of networks plug into. Each member connects their router to a port on the exchange. The switch just moves Ethernet frames between those routers. It does not pick which Internet routes get used. That
National Broadband Co-Op (AS400701) Joins FD-IX, Strengthening Regional Connectivity
The National Broadband Co-Op (NBBC) has taken a major step in its mission to support independent Internet providers by joining Fiber Data Internet Exchange (FD-IX). NBBC, operating under AS400701, represents operators who serve small towns, rural communities, and regions where the Internet depends on collaboration as much as