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Located in Europe’s largest economy, NetActuate’s Frankfurt campus features the state-of-the-art Digital Realty FRA18 facility delivering over 14.4Tbps of network capacity. Housed in the iconic former Neckermann headquarters, FRA18 delivers 8,200 m² of colocation space and 16 MW of IT capacity—6.4 MW at launch with scalable expansion. Designed for high-density, AI-optimized workloads, FRA18 includes advanced liquid cooling for energy-efficient performance. Digital Realty's five data centers are are in the same campus, so networks can all interconnect easily with cross connects between them.

This strategic site provides direct access to over 400 carriers and DE-CIX, one of the world’s largest internet exchanges, via Digital Realty’s ServiceFabric® platform. Just 20 km from Frankfurt Airport and minutes from public transit, the facility is ideally positioned for global connectivity and low-latency access across European markets. The Frankfurt POP has direct connectivity to DE-CIX, the world’s largest internet exchange, along with Swiss-IX, Netnod IX, and NIX.CZ.

Germany ranks among the top countries for cloud-friendly policies, and Frankfurt’s advanced infrastructure supports a rapidly growing cloud and AI ecosystem. FRA18’s sustainable design integrates heat recovery, rainwater management, and extensive green space—delivering performance, efficiency, and global reach in one of Europe’s most interconnected data hubs.

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Building

  • 88,200+ sq. ft (8,200+ sq. m)
  • High density power configurations
  • Exceptional PUE measures
  • Highest energy efficiency standards

Compliance

  • ISO/IEC 27001
  • ISO 22301
  • ISO 9001
  • ISO 14001
  • ISO 50001
  • PCI DSS

Security

  • Card Key
  • Biometrics
  • Man Traps
  • 24/365 Security
  • CCTV monitoring

Connectivity

  • Carrier-agnostic
  • Multiple connections
  • Fiber, copper, coax cross-connects
  • Direct connections to AWS, Google and Azure
  • Equinix Metro Connect
  • Equinix Internet Exchange™

Power

  • 16 MW IT Capacity
  • N+1 Generator redundancy
  • 2N UPS redundancy
  • 60 hour power reserves
  • Secured supply
  • 100% renewable energy

Cooling

  • Liquid Cooling
  • N+1 CRAC Redundancy
  • SLAs on temperature and humidity in line with ASHRAE
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Other Data Centers in

Europe

NetActuate maintains a robust footprint in this critical market with 10 data centers across the UK, Spain, France, Germany, Poland, Hungary, and Romania.

Amsterdam
Bucharest
Dublin
London
London (extension)
Madrid
Manchester
Paris
Warsaw

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Frankfurt a good location for colocation or bare metal?

Frankfurt is one of Europe’s largest data center hubs, home to DE-CIX—one of the world’s busiest internet exchanges. Its central location and high network density make it ideal for latency-sensitive applications and global interconnection.

Does Frankfurt have a good climate for data center colocation?

Frankfurt experiences a stable, temperate climate with low risk of extreme weather. Data centers in the region are engineered for efficiency, reliability, and 24/7 operation with redundant infrastructure.

Are there data centers in Germany?

Yes. Germany hosts hundreds of data centers, with Frankfurt leading due to its connectivity, infrastructure, and role as a gateway for European and international network traffic.

What are BGP Anycast groups?

At NetActuate, BGP Anycast groups are a unique combination of routing policies, transit providers, DDoS mitigation, prefixes, and resources like BGP sessions attached to them. Each group has its own unique controls, includes all dedicated resources/features mentioned here, and is billed independently.

Where can I learn more about BGP Anycast?

You can go to our resource site at anycast.com to learn more about BGP Anycast and use cases.

Can I deploy a hybrid network using your platform and other providers?

Yes. We offer LOAs, policy tools, and automation support so you can mix and match resources across platforms.

Is this suitable for production or only testing?

Our platform powers mission-critical workloads for some of the largest DNS and cybersecurity companies. It's ideal for both testing and full production.

Do I need to understand BGP to use this?

No. You can let us handle BGP for you and use the platform through our portal and APIs.

Can I use my own ASN and IP addresses?

Absolutely. Our platform supports BYOIP, custom ASN announcements, and origin rewriting so that your service appears globally unified without managing complex routing.

How quickly can I deploy a new Anycast node?

In most cases, a new node can be deployed within minutes via our API or portal, with BGP sessions and IP assignments ready to announce.

Does the platform support IPv6?

Yes, dual-stack support is included. Every deployment fully supports IPv4 and IPv6 without additional configuration.

What kind of DDoS mitigation is included?

We include up to 1 Tbps of mitigation capacity with multi-provider integration and custom policies at no additional cost.

Can I control which POPs announce my routes?

Yes. You can use BGP communities and tags to manage where your traffic originates from and maintain regional control.

What’s included in the managed NOC service?

Our 24x7x365 NOC monitors your routes, responds to alerts, follows your SOP/MOP, and communicates directly with your team via Slack or ticketing.

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