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Data
Center
Our 100% Cisco
and Linux powered network was built and is maintained by our
technicians. When a problem arises, our tech's are the ones
to respond.
Security.
Access to the data center floors is restricted to those holding military grade
pass cards. Furthermore, complete access to our floor is only permitted by
allowance from the security guards at the front desk, around the clock. You
can be safe in the knowledge that only a handful of highly trained, level-three
technicians will be allowed within close physical proximity to your server.
Equipment.
All of our routers and switches are made by Cisco. Cisco is a
tried and true manufacturer and we use nothing but the best,
so Cisco is our only choice for all network hardware. We
have made major and wise investments with them because we
feel that using industry leading equipment that has a proven
track record is the best choice, and is well worth the extra
expense.
Connectivity.
Our connections are the best connections, ran straight into our
data center and your servers are the first to get zapped with
these unrestrained highways. The NOC is located in a multi-homed
connection. We do not use 1 carrier nor do we use cheap cogent
bandwidth. We are connected to TIER 1 providers!
Our main lines are AT&T DS-3, UUNET
OC-12, and TimeWarner
OC-48.
Our bandwidth power is limitless for your account ...only according to your plan.
;)
OC-48 TimeWarner
OC-48 = 2.488
Gbps
OC-12
UUNET
OC-12 = 655
Mbps
DS3
AT&T
DS3 = 45 Mbps
Power.
The power systems in our data center are designed to run uninterrupted even
in the unlikely event of a total power outage. All servers are fed with
conditioned UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) power that will run if utility
power fails. The UPS power subsystem is "N+1" redundant with instantaneous
fail over in case the primary UPS fails.
Environment.
Our data center's HVAC (Heating and Ventilation Air Conditioning) system is "N+1" redundant
to ensure that - even in the event of an entire HVAC system failure - there
is a duplicate system on standby to take over. An advanced fire-suppression
system is in place to prevent any fire from spreading - in the unlikely event
that one could start. All cables to servers and routing equipment are securely
tied down, and cable racks suspended from the ceiling provide dual routes for
all cables.This is so in the event that all cables on a cable rack are cut
or burned, packets of data will automatically be routed to a second set of
cables on the other side of the data center.
Climate control.
We have 4 Data Aire air conditioning units that provide optimal conditions
for equipment operations. Climate control means that the air conditioning units
monitor the temperature outside of the building and compare it to the temperature
inside of the building. Of course, it is much more complicated than that description.
Basically the important factors are that the temperature is maintained at a
balance of the two, and also the humidity, airflow, and cleanliness of the
air is monitored.
Expertise.
We invest a significant amount of time and money into our staff to make sure
that they are knowledgeable and are capable of helping and handling our
customers with patience and care. They also invest a great amount of time
and care into us, knowing that they are working with a company that places
people first and affordable pricing to get their dreams online. A company
is only as good as the people who manage it. A network is only as good
as the people who manage it. It all takes teamwork, and expertise.
Monitoring.
That talented staff we speak of works around the clock to ensure that our network
is operating at the most optimum state. We continually review our collected
statistics and with very precise care and attention. We closely watch for
traffic trends so that we can react with the proper routing adjustments
and bandwidth additions. We choose to have a monitoring system projected
on an entire wall and viewable at all times by anyone who walks into our
offices.
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