Trading Server Colocation:
Aurora Datacenter

The CME Group's new data center in Aurora, IL houses trade matching engines for all products traded on the CME Globex platform providing the lowest latency connection.

CME Group's Data Center features:

  • More than 428,000 square feet of space
  • Two 138,000 volt transmission quality utility services from two separate power plants
  • Environmentally green, cutting edge HVAC and electrical distribution equipment

The facility is under the management and control of CME Group, and will provide:

CME Server Colocation Hosting Services – Power and Space

  • 12.5 MW of usable power to colocation customers in initial Phase
  • Tier 3 design with additional security, fire protection, and infrastructure enhancements
  • Two tiers of power capacity per licensed cabinet, including licensed space, power, and data center environmentals

CME Server Colocation Connectivity Services – Lowest Latency and Equidistant

  • CME GLink - Equidistant Cross Connect to ensure location neutrality for all customers
  • Multiple diverse entrances, redundant carrier rooms
  • Carrier-neutral, open access telecommunications policy provides for flexibility, including CME GLink, Cross Connects, Bulk Transport, and Utility Networks

CME Server Colocation Support Services – Convenience and Responsiveness

  • Flexibility in maintaining and servicing equipment
  • Onsite technicians for routine maintenance as well as emergency assistance
  • 24/7 Customer Support Team, including remote hands, shipping & receiving, customer support portal, and customer amenities

For more about the new datacenter, give Advantage Futures a call at 312.800.7000.

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