Harbor Peak Network Solutions, a joint entity specializing in dark fiber, interconnect, and network planning services on a carrier-neutral basis, has broken ground on a new middle-mile network infrastructure build in Ashburn, VA. The Harbor Peak project will bring a seven-mile, multi-duct fiber cable system to numerous private and public data centers throughout Ashburn’s Data Center Alley.
The Harbor Peak conduit and fiber ring is designed to address the ongoing data center interconnection needs in the burgeoning Northern Virginia market. The planned route features conduit for fiber optic cables to enable multi-path, high-speed connectivity, with initial availability of at least 864-count fiber. The Harbor Peak network will interconnect to Harbor Link’s 60-mile conduit build along I-95 to Washington D.C. and Baltimore, MD totaling approximately 300 route miles between the networks, Inside Towers reported.
The underground infrastructure system will provide local and long-haul dark fiber capacity and conduit access, with easy access points to enable interconnection. The network will enable lateral connections into the many data centers surrounding the conduit system.
“We at Harbor Peak are thrilled to get construction for this venture underway in Ashburn,” comments Felix Dialoiso, Founder and CEO of Harbor Link, a partner in Harbor Peak. “We’re on a mission to interconnect Data Center Alley and provide the market with increased access to high speed, reliable fiber optic cable connectivity. And it doesn’t stop here. When this first phase is complete, we will continue construction to connect the system to Manassas.”
Harbor Peak specializes in the development of infrastructure to support the digital transport and last mile access needs of carriers, over-the-top service providers and technology clients in metro areas and at data centers. According to the company, such fiber routes provide its customers diversity, scalability and cost efficiency.
When complete, the network will offer data center operators throughout the region access to a resilient conduit and fiber network ring that meets or exceeds G.652.d fiber specifications and standards. Carriers, data center providers and network operators will be able to utilize the Harbor Peak network to meet their connectivity requirements for either conduit or dark fiber access with leased options as well as long-term indefeasible right of use.
The system is expected to be ready for service by the end of Q2 2024.
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