Open-IX Association
Application for Data Center
The purpose of this application is to certify Data Centers housing Open-IX exchanges are designed and operated to provide a minimum
level of design and operating procedures.
Applicants must understand that this is primarily a self reporting standard and that it is incumbent upon the provider to be honest and
forthcoming in their submissions. The Application will be provided to IXP Operators seeking approval for individual facilities and it is
incumbent upon them to conduct their own due diligence and validate capabilities. The board reserves the right to revoke any approvals
based on factually incorrect submissions. Research, Educational Institutions, and certain good of the Internet facilities may be granted
blanket waivers based on the approval of the board.
Applicants shall submit this application noting compliance with requirements. Requested exceptions shall be clearly called out and noted as
to whether they are within or outside of the range of acceptable exceptions noted herein.
Open-IX must have a completed MOU prior to starting review of this document. Review consists an initial committee review and 5-day
public review. Once these processes are completed and all issues or questions are addressed, it is submitted to the Board for approval at
the next regularly scheduled board meeting.
As part of the submission of the application each Data Center ownership and/or control of the underlying real estate entity must have at
least one employee that is a member of Open-IX and must submit payment for data center certification in the amount of $5,000
to Open-IX Association.
Applicants must understand that all information submitted is subject to public display and review and shall not include anything proprietary
or confidential in any submissions.
OPEN IX-CERT-DC V4.0
Open IX Association
www.open-ix.org
rev: OCT2014
General Information
Data Center Name
Data Center Address
Owner Name
Owner Address
Public Website URL
Executive Contact Executive Mobile/SMS
Executive email
Operations Contact
Operations Mobile/SMS
Operations email
General Compliance
Open-IX Association Data Center Technical Requirements can be found at the following:
http://www.open-ix.org/standards/data-center-technical-requirements/
Base Building Operator Name
Base Building Operator Name
Data Center Operator Name
OPEN IX-CERT-DC V4.0
Open IX Association
www.open-ix.org
rev: OCT2014
The following have reviewed the standard and participated in this submission:
Base Building Operator
Meet Me Room Operator
Data Center Operator
Physical Requirements
Compliant meets the standard requirements, Exception meets the listed Approved variance. Non-Compliant meets neither.
Utility Feeds
Compliant
Exception
Non-Compliant
Utility Transformers
Compliant
Exception
Non-Compliant
Water Sources
Compliant
Exception
Non-Compliant
Network Access
Compliant
Exception
Non-Compliant
Meet Me Room
Compliant
Exception
Non-Compliant
Interconnection Service Delivery
Compliant
Exception
Non-Compliant
Electrical Distribution
Compliant
Exception
Non-Compliant
Generator
Compliant
Exception
Non-Compliant
UPS
Compliant
Exception
Non-Compliant
Cooling
Compliant
Exception
Non-Compliant
Floor Load
Compliant
Exception
Non-Compliant
Flood Zone
Compliant
Exception
Non-Compliant
Seismic Zone
Compliant
Exception
Non-Compliant
Tornado/Hurricane Zone
Compliant
Exception
Non-Compliant
Adjacent Transportation
Compliant
Exception
Non-Compliant
Adjacent Hazards
Compliant
Exception
Non-Compliant
Fire Protection
Compliant
Exception
Non-Compliant
Security
Compliant
Exception
Non-Compliant
Building Management Systems
Compliant
Exception
Non-Compliant
Describe and Exceptions or Non-Compliance to Physical Requirements
OPEN IX-CERT-DC V4.0
Open IX Association
www.open-ix.org
rev: OCT2014
Operational Requirements
Compliant meets the standard requirements, Exception meets the listed Approved variance. Non-Compliant meets neither.
Rules
Compliant
Exception
Non-Compliant
Licensing
Compliant
Exception
Non-Compliant
Commissioning
Compliant
Exception
Non-Compliant
Maintenance
Compliant
Exception
Non-Compliant
Operating Procedures
Compliant
Exception
Non-Compliant
Hours of Operation
Compliant
Exception
Non-Compliant
Change Management
Compliant
Exception
Non-Compliant
Workflow Management
Compliant
Exception
Non-Compliant
Disaster Plan
Compliant
Exception
Non-Compliant
Communication
Compliant
Exception
Non-Compliant
Compliance
Compliant
Exception
Non-Compliant
Environmental Compliance
Compliant
Exception
Non-Compliant
Energy Conservation
Compliant
Exception
Non-Compliant
Describe and Exceptions or Non-Compliance to Physical Requirements
OPEN IX-CERT-DC V4.0
Open IX Association
www.open-ix.org
rev: OCT2014
Operational Requirements
Describe Service Level Provided for Generator:
Describe Service Level Provided for UPS:
Describe Service Level Provided for Cooling:
Describe Service Level and Interval Timing Provided for Cross Connect Delivery:
Describe Service Level and Interval Timing Provided for Electric Service Delivery:
OPEN IX-CERT-DC V4.0
Open IX Association
www.open-ix.org
rev: OCT2014
Community Participation
We have reviewed and understand community participation requirements:
Yes
Designated Open-IX Association Representative
Customer Advisory Board Members (Must be Open-IX Members)
Privacy Policy
We maintain and update a privacy policy on an annual basis.
Privacy Policy URL
Acknowledge & Accept
Name of Certifying Party
OPEN IX-CERT-DC V4.0
Open IX Association
www.open-ix.org
rev: OCT2014
