We
utilize a Sprint™ & AT&T™ OC3 (155Mbps)
connections, as well as 100MBPS Metro Fast Ethernet drops
from Cogent™, Level3™, & Global Crossing™. For
redundancy, we are currently running BGP4 (border gateway
routing protocol) to maintain the speed and uptime. If one
backbone line goes down, it will balance the load to the
other(s). If one line gets congested, it will load balance
the traffic.
Environment
Precision-controlled air conditioning systems protect
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cool mission-critical servers and equipment in the Network
Operations Center. The facility is controlled by York™
quad-compresser / dual-blower redundant systems. These
systems provide a virtually dust-free and particle-free
computing environment, with temperature, humidity, and
air-quality regulation
Security
Restricted access to the Network Operations Center is
monitored by qualified personnel 24 hours a day, every day.
Failsafe Power Supply
Our Network Operations Center currently has 800amps 3-Phase
AC power currently available from PP&L™ (Pennsylvania
Power & Electric). The facility is backed up and
protected by UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems on
each individual rack. In a very rare case of utility outage,
our Cummins™ 250KW deisel generator starts automatically,
taking over for the UPS systems and supplying all necessary
power for the facility. The generator interfaces to the
power grid thru a Cutler-Hammer™ automatic transfer panel.
The generator is powered by a 500 gallon fuel tank, capable
of running without refueling for approximately 80 hours.
24x7x365 Monitoring
The Network Operations Center uses industry-standard SNMP
(Simple Network Management Protocol) and provides
round-the-clock monitoring of all hardware, including
routers, switches, UPS systems, and servers. The Network
Operations Center 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, TELNET,
and POP3. We provide network monitoring of the Local Area
Network, Internet connectivity (all routers, switches, and
wiring), and the Internet backbone via MRTG. Our close and
constant communication with our upstream backbone providers
ensures that our customers have constant access to
high-performance Internet connections. Failure on any
monitoring service results in audible alarms, LAN messages,
and alerting our staff paging system.
Hardware
The Network Operations Center utilizes ONLY top name brand
hardware. The facility is centered on a Cisco™ 7206VXR
Router, with the newest Processor (CPE400), connecting via
Gigabit Ethernet to the Hewlett Packard™ Procurve™
4108GL primary switch. Hewlett Packard™ Procurve™
managed switches comprise the power and stability of the
network, operating at 100mbps switched ethernet speeds.
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