Cogent's end-to-end optical network consists of multiple metropolitan IP-over-WDM fibre rings located in Cogent's major markets throughout Europe and North America. Cogent currently has a presence in over 110 markets throughout Europe and North America. Cogent's network provides each building or data centre with up to 80 Gbit/s of dedicated bandwidth (or more if needed). Layer 3 edge routers in each building are connected to Layer 3 Terabit core routers over two diverse optical paths. These core routers are tied together via an international backbone network consisting of multiple 10 Gbit/s DWDM optical links. With a currently implemented capacity of 80-200 Gbit/s, Cogent's international IP network is the largest in the world and is scalable to a total capacity of over one Terabit per second.




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Today, using light to communicate provides nearly unlimited opportunities. Nothing can match the speed and capacity obtained by channelling multiplexed light waves through hair-thin strands of glass. In the past, fibre optic technology was prohibitively expensive. Cogent's radical economics have changed that. The Cogent international backbone is designed to operate at OC-192, the MAN rings at OC-48. Our network uses ring redundancy and protected optronics to ensure survivability and availability of service. The MAN rings on Cogent's network are provisioned with a finite number of buildings. This configuration enables Cogent to offer each customer a fully dedicated, non-oversubscribed connection that is not shared with anyone else. This approach represents what we believe is the highest value opportunity in the market place today. Cogent uses the most advanced optical networking technology and smart networking configurations to ensure you receive the highest performance levels. With optical networking's promise of speed and capacity and Cogent's commitment to quality, we're unleashing the Internet's true potential. Cogent is Smart Business Internet! Contact us today or 44 (0) 20 7864 4052.