Cologix DSM1
Internet ExchangeDes Moines, IA · Cologix, Inc.
Cologix DSM1 is an internet exchange and peering facility in Des Moines, IA, operated by Cologix, Inc.. It hosts 8 connected networks across 2 internet exchanges. 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
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Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites near Cologix DSM1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BONDURANT | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Polk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.8 yrs | 70.2 |
| GREATER DES MOINES ENERGY CENTER | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Polk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.8 yrs | 69.5 |
| SE POLK | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Polk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.8 yrs | 69.4 |
| SYCAMORE | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Polk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.8 yrs | 68.7 |
| GRIMES | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Dallas County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.8 yrs | 68.6 |
| OZ Polk | Greenfield | IA | Polk | — | — | 1.4 yrs | 68.1 |
| EC Near Metro Methane Recovery Facility | Greenfield | IA | Polk | — | — | 1.4 yrs | 67.0 |
| NORWALK | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Warren County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.8 yrs | 67.0 |
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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