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Our ISP is one of the largest Internet colocation facilities North
of San Francisco, CA offering state-of-the-art facilities and experienced
network engineers. The data center is served by multiple fiber carriers for
diverse connectivity as well as redundant systems for maximum availability.
Our ISP provides a cost effective solution for all your colocation
needs.
The data center has redundant power and cooling for safe and efficient
operation. The raised floor environment allows for controlled air flow
which guarantees our equipment the correct operating temperature. The
750KVa diesel generator will keep the facility powered indefinitely in the
event that utility power fails. Biometric access controls, key card access
and video surveillance ensure a secure, monitored environment.
Our ISP is connected via multiple dual-entrance SONET OC-12 fiber rings as
well as a gigabit fiber connection from a major metropolitan carrier.
Upstream bandwidth is routed between multiple Tier 1 and Tier 2 transit
providers including UUNet, Cable & Wireless, Layer42 and UnitedLayer as well
as multiple peering points within the network. Providers are served out
of three different POP locations in San Francisco, CA and San Jose, CA and
are provisioned with different fiber carriers.
The network is designed so that there is no single point of failure.
Multiple backbone routers maintain dual connections to the network core
preventing equipment failure from affecting service. Customers can uplink to
multiple distribution switches to provide end-to-end path and equipment
redundancy.
The power plant facilities consist of utility power backed by a 24 liter
V-12 twin turbocharged Detroit Diesel generator, which generates 1024
horsepower and 750,000 watts of power. The fueling contract allows them to
run indefinitely on generator power. Leibert UPS systems provide power
conditioning during normal operations as well as during power transfer
situations.
Cooling and air conditioning is maintained by a Leibert air handling system.
Our ISP's unique cooling management systems allows them to monitor the
temperature of each cabinet space. Monitoring tools give them a
3-dimensional view of the temperature distribution and allow them to inject
more or less cooling as needed.
Front and rear perforated cabinets provide even air flow across all
equipment. Rather than injecting air under each cabinet, the system injects
the air in front of the cabinet, allowing equipment and servers to draw air
in from the front and expel it out the back as they are designed.
Key card entry
combined with biometric identification (hand recognition scanning) is
required for entry. Each cabinet is individually keyed with Medico lock
cores and cabinets are re-keyed regularly. This system allows
customers 24x7 access to the facility without fear of unauthorized
access.
In addition to biometric controls, a mantrap has been employed which
regulates access to the data center. This portal accepts a single person
and uses biometric security combined with key card verification prior to
allowing access to the data center. This guarantees that only authorized
personnel are granted access and prohibits "tailgating" of non-authorized
persons.
24x7 video surveillance keeps a visual record of all activity. Each
cabinet door is outfitted with magnetic sensors which are triggered when the
door to the cabinet is opened. Security personnel
receive an email when a cabinet is accessed. IP cameras allow
authorized customers to view the activity at their cabinet if they receive
an alert that their space was accessed.
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