CHN-IX is an internet exchange point based in mainland China. Established in 2016, CHN-IX is a non-profit, neutral and independent peering point. CHN-IX is the first professional Internet Exchange in China.
| Full name | CHN-IX |
|---|---|
| Founded | (2016 unofficially 2015) |
| Location |  China |
| Website | www |
| Members | 10 |
History
editCHN-IX was founded by ChinaCache on April 27, 2016. With technical support from Amsterdam Internet Exchange (AMS-IX), ChinaCache's CHN-IX is based on International Internet Exchange's operation rules and technical standards.
In April 2016, the ChinaCache board announce to create a legal framework to facilitate an expansion into mainland China. CHN-IX CEO Wang Song said that "The new mode of CHN-IX is the first of its kind in China and the high-end customizing orientation of Atecsys International Data Centre is also rare in domestic market."
- In 25 November 2015, ChinaCache Signed Strategic Agreement with AMS-IX to Develop an Internet Exchange.[1]
- In 27 April 2016, ChinaCache launched CHN-IX Data Centre.[2]
- By Aug 2016, CHN-IX has 10 mainstream SP/CP members and the peak traffic has grown to 10 Gbit/s.[3]
Co-locations
editCurrently, CHN-IX offers access points at Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Tianjin and Hangzhou, and will launch Zhengzhou, Xi’an and Shenzhen access Point.[citation needed]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ www.oberon.nl, Oberon Amsterdam. "AMS-IX Amsterdam". www.ams-ix.net. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
- ^ "ChinaCache launches CHN-IX data center to empower internet community - Business - Chinadaily.com.cn". www.chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
- ^ "CHN-IX - Total Traffic". Archived from the original on 2016-08-22.