Data Center

SECURITY

  • Facility is staffed 24/7/365
  • Protected by perimeter fencing
  • Centralized security at loading docks and main entry points
  • Digital video recording of all personnel at all time
  • Digital video recording archived
  • Custom security solution available for dedicated access
  • External mechanical yard components within a fenced area with barriers
  • Biometric controls used to gain access
  • Keycard protocols, and round-the-clock interior and exterior surveillance monitor access to every one of our data centers.
  • Only authorized data center personnel are granted access credentials to our data centers. No one else can enter the production area of the
  • datacenter without prior clearance and an appropriate escort.
  • Every data center employee undergoes multiple and thorough background security checks before they’re hired.
  • We require that the networking and security teams working in our data centers be certified. We also require that they be thoroughly
  • experienced in managing and monitoring enterprise level networks.
  • Certified Network Technicians are trained to the highest industry standards.
  • SAS 70 Type II / SSAE 16 Type II Audit certified

POWER

  • Two independent substations
  • Substation feed dedicated to data center facility
  • Substations fed by independent sources on the electrical grid
  • Substation feeds enter the data center facility via diverse routes
  • Underground, end-to-end feeds
  • Each UPS has an A and B utility feed
  • UPS designed with a maintenance bypass, allowing live full replacement
  • Maintenance bypass is UPS protected On-site, underground diesel fuel storage
  • Multiple generators, fuel tanks and batteries also ensure seamless power continuity and 100 percent uptime
  • Every data center’s HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) system is N+1 redundant.
  • Every 90 seconds, all the air in is circulated and filtered to remove dust and contaminants.
  • Advanced fire suppression systems are designed to stop fires from spreading in the unlikely event one should occur.
  • Should a total utility power outage ever occur the data centers’ power systems are designed to run uninterrupted, with every server receiving conditioned UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) power.
  • The UPS power subsystem is N+1 redundant, with instantaneous failover if the primary UPS fails.
  • If an extended utility power outage occurs, our routinely tested, on-site diesel generators can run indefinitely.

NETWORK

  • Carrier-neutral facility
  • High quality blended internet service offered
  • Internal meet-me-room (MMR) or telecom exchange point
  • Core network equipment protected from customer access
  • Telecom conduit enters facility through:
  • Underground and concrete encased
  • Dual paths
  • Diverse paths
  • Diverse entry points (300+ feet between entries)
  • Data transport between facilities available
  • Data transport is diverse and redundant
  • A minimum of 6 fiber carriers enter the data centers at disparate points to guard against service failure.

STRUCTURAL

  • Data Center is a master planned, purpose built facility
  • Each generator located in secure, isolated rooms
  • Each UPS system located in secure, isolated rooms
  • Walls built to withstand 160 MPH wind
  • Walls have at least 10 inches concrete
  • Roof is at least 6.5 inches of concrete thick
  • Slab design loading per SF at least 250 psf
  • Raised floor point load capacity at least 5,000 lbs.