Northwestern University co-location facility
Internet ExchangeChicago, IL · 710facility@ittns.northwestern.edu
Northwestern University co-location facility is an internet exchange and peering facility in Chicago, IL, operated by 710facility@ittns.northwestern.edu. It hosts 20 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
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Nearby datacenters
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Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites near Northwestern University co-location facility, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN122269 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Cook County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.8 yrs | 71.0 |
| UNKNOWN124436 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Cook County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.8 yrs | 70.1 |
| ELMHURST | Substation-Adjacent | IL | DuPage County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.8 yrs | 67.6 |
| UNKNOWN122285 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Cook County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.8 yrs | 67.6 |
| ITASCA | Substation-Adjacent | IL | DuPage County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.8 yrs | 67.5 |
| UNKNOWN124699 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Cook County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.8 yrs | 67.4 |
| COMMONWEALTH EDISON DES PLAINES (345KV) | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Lake County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.8 yrs | 66.7 |
| PROSPECT HEIGHTS | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Lake County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.8 yrs | 66.6 |
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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