On Sat, Jun 22, 2019 at 6:00 AM Bob Bownes <bow...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Most of the good data centers I’ve used either offer a connection to a > stratum 1 server or are more than happy to put a antenna on the roof. Many > offer microwave as a third redundant circuit path, which requires an > antenna. All for a price, of course. > > When I worked for an ILEC, many moons ago, we had two and a half floors at > 60 Hudson St. Our stratum 1 antenna was literally glued to a window. Next > to a 10GHz dish. :) > > My hotel in Toronto two weeks ago overlooked a building that was clearly > someone’s data center, based on the 6 generators, massive AC, numerous > microwave links, and yes, GPS bullet antennas, covering the roof. > > Bob >
Because of MIFID II etc. some datacenters are now providing traceable time services https://www.npl.co.uk/products-services/time-frequency/npltime/npl-ubs-whitepaper (NPL is the UK equiv of NIST in the US) As others have said, to get a cross connect is one thing, to get roof access is another. Cheers Arne _______________________________________________ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to http://lists.febo.com/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts_lists.febo.com and follow the instructions there.
