High
Speed Connectivity
Data centers utilize
connections to multiple backbones
to ensure that data reaches
the end-user in the fastest,
most efficient manner possible.
Best Case Routing ( BGP4 Routing
)
Our entirely switched, Cisco
powered network employs Cisco
GSR 12000 class routers running
HSRP (N+1 hot failover) to
ensure that data is routed
even in the event of a router
failure. The BGP4 protocol
standard allows routing of
packets, of information sent
from the Data Centre's Network.
Each packet of information
is evaluated and sent via
the best route possible. Because
of our redundant network architecture,
packets may be sent via alternative
routes even if they are being
delivered to the same end
user. If one of the providers
fail, packets leaving the
network are automatically
redirected via an alternative
provider.
Bandwidth Utilization
Our NOCs (Network Operating
Centers) currently have plenty
of excess capacity, even during
peak hours. This allows them
to accommodate even the largest
spikes in traffic that are
often associated with the
most popular Web sites. NOCs
are kept updated by adding
network connectivity and new
routes in an effort to make
sure content is delivered
to your users as efficiently
as possible.
Physical Security
The data centers are physically
isolated from everyone but
level three technicians. Public
access is strictly forbidden.
Access to the floor the data
center resides on is restricted
to those holding the datacenter
military-grade passcards.
Furthermore, access to the
data center itself is restricted
by Biometric hand scanners.
Conditioned Power
Power systems in the data
centers 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 failover
in case the primary UPS fails.
In the event of an extended
power outage, an on-site diesel
generator can run indefinitely.
The generator is regularly
tested to ensure that it will
continue to function in the
event of an emergency.
A Precision Environment
The data centers are located
are meticulously tidy. All
air is circulated and filtered
every 90 seconds to remove
dust and contaminants. The
data center's HVAC (Heating
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. 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.
24x7x365 Monitoring
Additionally, all Network
Operation Centers provide
round-the-clock monitoring
of all hardware, including
routers, switches, UPS systems,
and servers. The Network Operation
Centers also monitors power,
environmental factors (such
as temperature and humidity),
generator status, and network
connectivity. All critical
services/ports are monitored,
including FTP, HTTP, SMTP,
HTTPS, SSH and POP3. |
