Deploy anywhere, connect anything
Zenlayer is North America's leading cloud platform, providing robust cloud computing, cloud networking and connectivity, and data center colocation services in Washington, D.C. Trusted by both startups and enterprises, our infrastructure ensures reliable, scalable, and secure foundations for workloads serving the U.S. East Coast and beyond.
Designed for technical teams, Zenlayer offers low-latency connections, rapid provisioning, and seamless integration with your existing environments. Whether you are expanding a growing platform or optimizing mission-critical systems, our Washington footprint delivers the speed, resilience, and global reach required to keep pace in today's digital economy.
Data Centers
7
Interconnections
8
24/7 Global Customer Support
Quickly deploy and configure in our console
High-Availability & SLA
Enterprise Security and Support
Cloud services available in Washington, D.C.
Cloud Computing & CDN
Bare Metal Servers
On-demand dedicated servers
Bare Metal Servers
Deploy high-performance bare metal servers in minutes with full root access, customizable configurations, and no hypervisor overhead. Perfect for demanding workloads requiring maximum performance.
Key Features:
- •Instant provisioning
- •Full root access
- •High-performance hardware
- •Flexible configurations
Content Delivery
Global CDN and Caching
Content Delivery
Accelerate content delivery with Zenlayer's global CDN network. Reduce latency and improve user experience with edge caching across 350+ PoPs worldwide.
Key Features:
- •280+ global PoPs
- •Real-time analytics
- •DDoS protection
- •Edge caching
Virtual Machines
Scalable virtual servers
Virtual Machines
Launch elastic compute instances with flexible configurations. Scale up or down based on demand with pay-as-you-go pricing and full API automation.
Key Features:
- •On-demand scaling
- •Multiple OS options
- •API automation
- •Snapshot backups
Networking & Connectivity
Cloud Connect
Public cloud on-ramps
Cloud Connect
Connect to major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP, Alibaba Cloud) via private, high-speed connections. Bypass the public internet for better security and performance.
Key Features:
- •Multi-cloud connectivity
- •Private connections
- •Low latency
- •Flexible bandwidth
Cloud Router
Layer 3 Mesh Network
Cloud Router
Build global Layer 3 networks with software-defined routing. Create mesh topologies, manage traffic policies, and connect multiple locations seamlessly.
Key Features:
- •Global mesh network
- •BGP support
- •Traffic engineering
- •API-driven provisioning
Private Connect
Layer-2 Point to Point
Private Connect
Establish dedicated Layer 2 connections between datacenters. Extend your VLANs globally with guaranteed bandwidth and ultra-low latency.
Key Features:
- •Layer 2 connectivity
- •Guaranteed bandwidth
- •Sub-10ms latency
- •VLAN extension
IP Transit
Global Internet Backbone Access
IP Transit
Access Zenlayer's premium Tier 1 IP transit network with direct peering to major ISPs and content providers. Ensure optimal routing and low latency globally.
Key Features:
- •Tier 1 network
- •Global peering
- •DDoS mitigation
- •Flexible bandwidth
Data Center
Edge Colocation
Colocation Closer to End-Users
Edge Colocation
Host your infrastructure in carrier-neutral datacenters closer to end users. Access cross-connects to cloud providers, carriers, and network exchanges.
Key Features:
- •Carrier-neutral facilities
- •Cross-connect access
- •Physical security
- •Remote hands support
Quickly deploy and manage dedicated and virtual servers in Washington, D.C.
Enterprise hardware
Intel Xeon Scalable. Up to 384 GB RAM. NVMe and SSD storage tiers.
Premium network
100+ Tbps backbone with dynamic, latency-optimized routing.
Instant provisioning
Deploy via Terraform, REST API, or the point-and-click zenConsole.
Flexible billing
Hourly pay-as-you-go with discounts for longer commitments.
Compute instances in Washington, D.C.
Live inventory from the Zenlayer console. Pricing and images in-product.
Dedicated single-tenant servers. No hypervisor, no noisy neighbors.
| Instance | CPU | RAM | Storage | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M9C | 20 cores2 × Intel® Xeon® Gold 6248 CPU | 256 GB | 2x1.2TB SAS HDD | 10 Gbps |
| MSC | 20 cores2 × Intel® Xeon® Gold 6248 CPU | 128 GB | 2x960GB SSD | 10 Gbps |
| MRJ | 20 cores2 × Intel® Xeon® Gold 6248 CPU | 256 GB | 4x480GB SSD | 20 Gbps |
| MGH | 16 cores2 × Intel® Xeon® Silver 4314 CPU | 256 GB | 4x480GB SSD | 10 Gbps |
| MGK | 16 cores2 × Intel® Xeon® Silver 4314 CPU | 256 GB | 1x480GB SSD,4x3.84T NVMe | 25 Gbps |
| MFC | 16 cores2 × Intel® Xeon® Gold 6226R CPU | 192 GB | 4x960GB SSD | 10 Gbps |
| MHX | 16 cores2 × Intel® Xeon® Gold 6226R CPU | 192 GB | 2x480DB SSD, 6x16TB HDD | 10 Gbps |
| MID | 16 cores2 × Intel® Xeon® Silver 4314 CPU | 256 GB | 1x960GB SSD,4x6.4TB NVMe | 25 Gbps |
| MGV | 16 cores2 × Intel® Xeon® Silver 4314 CPU | 256 GB | 4x960GB SSD | 25 Gbps |
| MFO | 16 cores2 × Intel® Xeon® Silver 4216 CPU | 192 GB | 4x480GB SSD | 10 Gbps |
Build a scalable, secure, low-latency network on our award-winning fabric
IP Transit
Blended carrier routes tuned for the lowest real-world latency.
Cloud Connect
Private, dedicated links into AWS, Azure, GCP, and Oracle.
Cloud WAN
Software-defined backbone spanning 290+ points of presence.
Edge protection
Layer 3 and 4 DDoS mitigation with real-time traffic filtering.
Networking products in Washington, D.C.
from zenlayer console- Available
IP Transit
BGP, Gateway, Static
- Available
Cloud Onramps
Alibaba, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle, Tencent
- Available
Cloud Router
1 datacenter
- Unavailable
Virtual Edge
- Available
Cross-connect ports
3 datacenters
- Available
Bandwidth cluster
BGP, Cogent
Colocation & Data Center Services in Washington, D.C.
With 7 strategically located data centers in Washington, D.C., Zenlayer provides colocation solutions that bring your infrastructure closer to users across the U.S. East Coast. Reduce latency, improve application performance, and tap into one of the most densely connected network regions in North America.
Our carrier-neutral facilities offer robust connectivity options, redundant power systems, and advanced cooling infrastructure. Benefit from 24/7 on-site support, rigorous security protocols, and scalable rack space, giving your team full control over mission-critical hardware in the nation's capital region while meeting demanding compliance and availability requirements.
Carrier-neutral
Access to 400+ carriers and major regional peering exchanges.
Flexible power
Standard and high-density rack configurations on request.
Secure access
Biometric entry, CCTV, and 24/7 dedicated remote hands.
Rapid turn-up
Cage-to-production cross-connects in days, not weeks.
Data Centers in Washington, D.C.
Carrier-neutral facilities with cross-connect, BMC, and cloud-onramp services.
| Services | ||
|---|---|---|
| NA-Washington1(Equinix_DC6)IAD1 |  | ColoIP TransitCloud WANCloud ConnectCDN |
| NA-Washington3(Coresite_VA2)IAD3 |  | ColoBMCIP TransitCloud WANCloud ConnectCDN |
| NA-Washington4(Coresite_VA1)IAD4 | | ColoBMCIP Transit |
| NA-Washington5(Cyxtera_IAD1 - SDN only)IAD5 |  | Colo |
| NA-Washington6(Equinix_DC15)IAD6 | | ColoIP Transit |
| NA-Washington8(Coresite_VA3)IAD8 | | Colo |
| NA-Washington9(Equinix_DC3)IAD9 | | Colo |
Ready to deploy in Washington, D.C.?
Talk with Zenlayer to design a deployment across Washington, D.C. and United States.
