Key Features of the MTL-1 High-Density Data Center

Convenient City-Center Location

Located in the heart of Montreal’s city center, MTL-1 offers easy accessibility via public and private transportation, making it an ideal choice for businesses.

Spacious Colocation Facility

With over 25,000 square feet of colocation space, MTL-1 provides ample room to house and scale your IT infrastructure securely and efficiently.

Reliable Power Supply

Powered by a Hydro Quebec-operated substation, MTL-1 ensures consistent and dependable energy for your mission-critical operations.

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Downtown Location

within close proximity to public transportation

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Premier Carrier Hotel

with 20+ carriers within the facility and counting

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High Power Density Available

with a total capacity of 5MW

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All Sites Interconnected

via dark fiber network

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Key Advantages of the MTL-1 Data Center Platform

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Uninterruptible Power

Power density up to 30kW per cabinet; higher upon request

Standard N+1 UPS solution

Flexible 2N (A+B) power upon request

Multiple generators

On-site diesel storage providing 22 hours of unrefuelled operation

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Cooling Technology

Hot aisle/cold aisle containment

Customized containment pods

Zone monitoring to ensure environmental conditions

Chilled water for high-density cooling

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Physical Security

Security staff on-site 24/7/365

Dual-layered physical access control including card access

Physical man-trap controls all entries and exits

Continuous monitoring with HD security cameras

Audited yearly for SOC 2 Type II compliance

FAQs About MTL-1 Downtown Montreal Data Center

What is the Montreal MTL-1 data center?

The Montreal MTL-1 data center is a carrier hotel with more than 25,000 square feet of colocation space located in the heart of Montreal's City-Center. MTL-1 serves as the foundation for a wide range of digital services, including cloud platforms, web hosting, business IT systems, database management, as well as artificial intelligence and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads.

Why choose eStruxture's Montreal MTL-1 for data center colocation?

Businesses choose the MTL-1 Montreal data center for its physical location and its energy efficiency. MTL-1's strategic location in the heart of Montreal's City-Center offers low-latency connectivity to major U.S. and Canadian markets, including New York, Toronto, and Boston, via dense fiber networks. Powered by 100% renewable energy by a nearby Hydro-Québec-operated substation and combined with a cool climate that supports efficient cooling, MTL-1 is perfect for sustainability-focused enterprises. 

Is eStruxture’s Montreal MTL-1 data center carrier-neutral?

 The Montreal MTL-1 data center is a carrier neutral carrier hotel with more than 20 carriers within the facility, offering direct access to all major cloud and network carriers.

What data center colocation services are available at eStruxture's MTL-1 in Montreal?

eStruxture's MTL-1 Montreal data center offers colocation services with high power density of up to 30kW per cabinet (higher upon request) with a total capacity of 5MW. Services include 24/7 remote hands support, hot aisle/cold aisle containment, physical security with dual-layered physical access control, and redundant power solutions. All of our Montreal data center facilities are interconnected via Data Center Interconnect (DCI) solutions, delivering added resiliency and seamless connectivity across locations. 

Which carriers and cloud providers are available at the Montreal MTL-1 data center?

eStruxture MTL-1 data center facility is carrier-neutral, with direct connections to major providers. MTL-1 offers more than 20 carriers onsite, including cloud on-ramps to AWS Direct Connect, Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute, Google Cloud Interconnect, and more. 

What is the power density available at the Montreal MTL-1 data center?

 The Montreal MTL-1 data center offers colocation services with high power density of up to 30kW per cabinet (higher upon request) with a total capacity of 5MW. 

What is the uptime SLA guarantee for eStruxture's Montreal MTL-1 data center?

eStruxture’s MTL-1 Montreal facility offers a 100% uptime SLA, backed by N+1 redundancy for power and cooling systems, multiple utility feeds, and on-site diesel generators with 24 hours of fuel capacity. 

What data center security certifications does Montreal MTL-1 offer?

The MTL-1 data center is audited annually for CSAE 3416 and SSAE16 Type 1 compliance and SOC 2 Type II compliance. It is certified for PCI DSS, SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2013, and TPN.
 

How much do colocation services at the Montreal MTL-1 data center cost?

Colocation pricing at MTL-1 varies based on space requirements, power density, connectivity needs, and contract terms. Contact our sales team for a customized quote.

What disaster recovery options are available at the Montreal MTL-1 data center?

eStruxture offers disaster recovery solutions across its Montreal facilities and national network of 16+ data centers, with options including sites in the same market as well as other eStructura data centers throughout Canada. All five of eStruxture’s data centers in Montreal are interconnected via our robust dark fiber network.

What industries does the eStruxture Montreal MTL-1 data center serve?

As Canada’s largest data center platform, eStruxture delivers hyper-scalable, carrier-neutral colocation and cloud connectivity. From high-density GPUaaS and VFX rendering to mission-critical Fintech and XaaS hosting, we power the industries shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

Where is eStruxture's Montreal MTL-1 data center located?

MTL-1 is located in the heart of Montreal's City-Center on the Island of Montreal at 800 Rue du Square Victoria, Montreal, Quebec, H4Z 1A1.?

 

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