Colocation Features and Benefits

Datacenter Features and Benefits

• Redundant Tier 1 DS3 Backbone
• Redundant Tier 1 Providers
• Redundant Back Up Power Infrastructure
• Redundant Security
• 100Mb Burstable Connection (Gigabit Connections Available)
• Climate Control
• Redundant Security and Access
• 24 x 7 network monitoring
• 24 x 7 emergency help
• Customer testimonials
• Reliable and accurate technical help

Colocation Redundant Back Up Power Infrastructure

• 1,000 to 1,600 amps at 480 volt total capacity, depending on site
• 80 to 85 watts per square foot including HVAC
• 120/208V AC and -48V DC available
• 100% generator backup
• Generator capacity 600-2000 KW
• Size of fuel tank 1,000 to 2,000 gallons
• Generator - both auto start and auto transfer -Isolation bypass feature on automatic transfer switch
• Minimum 24-hour run time fuel capacity - 2-hour response for fuel delivery
• UPS backup power system
• Voltage output 480 transformed to 120/208 V
• 48 volt DC Battery Plant
• 1200 amp expandable to 4800 amp
• 2-hour battery reserve non-redundant, 4 hours redundant
• A/B Power feeds available
• Grounding in accordance with NFPA 70

Colocation Redundant Security and Monitoring

• 24/7 security management via the Security Operations Center (SOC)
• Remote camera monitoring 24/7, backed by digital recordings on file for 45 days
• Access to equipment area 24/7 days via card key and pass code only
• Escort services 24/7 at sites with non-secured equipment areas
• Locking cabinets and/or cages
• Full CCTV surveillance
• Falcon equipment monitoring system supported by Switch and Data's 24x7 operations center

Colocation Climate Control

• 80 to 85 watts per square foot including HVAC
• Under-floor cooling provided by computer-room grade equipment
• Cooling not less than 150 BTU/h per square foot with an N+1 redundancy
• Temperature is maintained at 72 degrees F dry bulb at ASHRAE 1%
• Redundant power supplied to HVAC systems by diesel generators if there is a power interruption
• 30% to 60% humidity non-condensing. Humidity control delivered through ATS/Liebert units via infra-red humidifier

Colocation Facility Features

• Open space for cabinets
• Private cages available
• Meet all code specifications for safety and electrical grounding, per NFPA 70
• Open, accessible ceiling
• DC power and communication cabling tray pathways
• Optical fiber guide conveyance system
• Heavy load freight elevators or loading dock access to the space
• Comprehensive and flexible cabling infrastructure
• Top-quality, electrostatic dissipative raised floor tiles designed for 100 psf, and in some facilities 250 lbs. psf, floor load

Colocation Fire Detection and Suppression

• Pre-action sprinkler rated for telecommunication equipment/computer room
• Integrated smoke/heat detector system
• Under-floor leak detection system

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