| About the
Colocation Data Center |
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| FastServers.Net operates a 12,000
square foot secure colocation data center. This colocation data center
if fully N+1 redundant and provides space for collocation, network and
operational services for Internet service providers, hosting providers,
businesses, carriers, and integrators. |
Built underground the colocation data
center was designed to withstand tornados, earthquakes, and all natural
disasters. Surrounded by 18" of thick concrete the
colocation data center provided one of the worlds safest places to
colocate your servers! |
| Colocation Data
Center Security |
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| Mission-critical operations require
the highest-level security features. The FastServers.Net datacenter
delivers multi-level physical security. It's no easy task to gain entry
into the colocation data center. A pre-screening background
check conducted by outside agency to determine eligibility of colocation
data center access. |
All areas of the center, both internal
and external are continually monitored and recorded by highly sensitive
security cameras. Access into the datacenter is controlled through the
utilization of proxy card swipe and biometric hand geometry readers.
Additionally the center will be staffed 7/24/365. |
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| Inside the colocation data center are
40+ secure cameras that cover 100% of the 12,000 square feet.
Monitored from a remote location 7/24/365. |
Outside the colocation data center 8
weather proof cameras are positioned to cover the perimeter of the
colocation data center. |
| Colocation Data
Center Fire Suppression
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| FastServers.Net utilizes a
state-of-the-art multi-zoned fire suppression system equipped with a
VESDA early warning sensory system that is activated by particle
detectors scanning for increased ionization that precedes imminent
flame. This system is backed up with a FM200 oxygen depleting system to
be utilized to suppress any flames without damaging equipment. |
The fire suppression system mixes
non-toxic FM200 gas with oxygen to prevent oxygen in the facility from
fueling the flames before they grow out of control. Important,
especially considering that, in the face of a major blaze, the heat from
the flames and the water used to extinguish them pose more immediate
threats to a server than do the actual flames. Now that’s the protection
and assurance you need. |
| Colocation Data
Center Overhead Distribution |
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| Overhead cable and power management
provides the ultimate in performance and flexibility. Without the need
for raised floors cable management runs. This system utilizes raceways
and designed and recommended by the Telecommunications Infrastructure
Standard for Data Centers' |
- Standards based open systems
- High performance bandwidth
- Support for convergence
- High quality, reliability and scalability
- High capacity and density
- Expandability with easy access
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| Colocation Data
Center Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) |
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| Redundant Uninterruptible Power Supply
(UPS) is a vital component of the datacenter power system, providing
protection in the event that the main grid fails or the center
experiences power spikes, surges and brownouts. |
Power is brought into
FastServers.Net’s datacenter and then distributed to customer’s cabinets
and cages through an A-side and B-side distribution system. This
distribution system provides customers with the necessary power they
need as well as providing for N+1 redundancy. |
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| Redundancy testing on all power is
done twice a month in ensure reliability, maintenance, and functionality
of all UPS systems in the colocation data center. |
In the event of a main power grid
failure this transfer switch will ensure that power is continually
supplied uninterrupted throughout the datacenter. |
| Colocation Data
Center Backup Diesel Power |
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| FastServers.Net utilizes 3-750kw (1
Primary, 1 Backup, and 1 Standby) diesel generators to provide the
datacenter with power in the event of a dual power grid failure.
Located in a caged secure area with 7/24/365 monitoring, security
cameras, and barb wire fencing. |
In the event of a
failure, after 15 seconds the diesel generators will start up and begin
to provide the center with continual power until the main power has been
restored. Contractually agreed fuel deliveries assures that the
Datacenter will continue to run self-sufficiently, even in the event of
long periods of power outages. |
| Colocation Data
Center Cooling and Air Control |
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| The FastServers.Net colocation data
center HVAC (heating, venalation, and air conditioning) system is
designed to provide optimum operating conditions for equipment. The HVAC
system ensures the environment is constant, providing appropriate
airflow, temperature, and humidity. |
At the colocation data center there
are 13 open-air handlers. Again all of the components in the system are
N+1 redundant and secure from tampering with. Open air
handlers provide the HVAC system with an unlimited amount of fresh air
to cool and keep the colocation data center running at less than 72
degrees at all times. |
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| Redundancy features provide additional
protection at the colocation data center. With 1 Primary, 1
Backup, and 1 Standby operating on 2 Power Grids the system is designed
with N+1 philosophy and pre-planned disaster recovery. If
failure occurs the backup units will automatically switch over and begin
cooling the colocation data center |
Air distribution in the
FastServers.Net colocation data center has been specially designed with
hot and cold isles allowing the N+1 HVAC system’s air distribution to
provide the optimal environment for equipment operation. |
| Colocation Data
Center Floor |
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| FastServers.Net's colocation data
center area provides the highest level of security and the optimal
operating conditions for equipment. Locking cabinets and
mesh door maintain privacy for every customer. |
All cabinets in the colocation data
center have been custom designed, lockable, have two (2) 20amp power
feeds, and contain 45U of server space. |
| Colocation Data
Center Network |
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| The Cisco powered colocation data
center employs Cisco GSR 12000 class routers running and utilized HSRP
to ensure that the colocation data center can be routed even in the
event of a router failure. |
FastServers.Net's core routers
provides the support and functionality for all critical colocation data
center communications and monitoring systems. |
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| Powered by InterNAP (PNAP) network
with multiple OC's from geographically different locations the
colocation data centers network uses smart routing technology for the
fastest possible delivery of content. |
Utilizing the latest fiber optic
technology for connections between core routers and racks the colocation
data center is designed for optimized transit of incoming and outgoing
delivery of packets. |
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Reduce Risk, Increase Uptime! |
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