Cogent Seattle
Internet ExchangeFederal Way, WA · Cogent Communications, Inc.
Cogent Seattle is an internet exchange and peering facility in Federal Way, WA, operated by Cogent Communications, Inc.. It hosts 5 connected networks. Carrier and peering density is a core fiber-connectivity input for datacenter siting: proximity to a well-peered exchange shortens the path to low-latency, multi-carrier transit and reduces backhaul cost for a new facility.
Peering & carrier density
Location
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Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites near Cogent Seattle, ranked by DC Readiness. Co-location near a well-peered exchange is a meaningful fiber-connectivity advantage.
| Site | Type | State | County | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAPLE VALLEY | Substation-Adjacent | WA | King County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 6.9 yrs | 68.9 |
| COVINGTON | Substation-Adjacent | WA | King County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 6.9 yrs | 68.6 |
| RAVER | Substation-Adjacent | WA | King County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 6.9 yrs | 67.0 |
| OZ King | Greenfield | WA | King | — | — | 1.7 yrs | 66.3 |
| OBRIEN | Substation-Adjacent | WA | King County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 6.9 yrs | 65.7 |
| OZ King | Greenfield | WA | King | — | — | 1.7 yrs | 65.7 |
| SAMMAMISH | Substation-Adjacent | WA | King County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 6.9 yrs | 64.7 |
| DUWAMISH | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Kitsap County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 6.9 yrs | 64.5 |
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Exchange and peering data is sourced from public PeeringDB records and may lag facility changes. Network and IX counts are point-in-time figures; confirm current peering options and cross-connect availability directly with the facility operator.
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