Network Information
The Network Operations Center (NOC) is served by two separate high-speed
OC-48-capable fiber optic connections and utilizes multiple Tier-1 Internet
backbone providers. The facility is fitted with waterless fire-suppression
systems, UPS and back-up generators, and environmental controls to ensure
high-quality, uninterrupted service. The NOC is continuously monitored 24 hours
a day, seven days a week. We've taken several crucial measures to make our
world-class network infrastructure reliable and secure:
Data
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Imagine having the top 10 Tier One Providers in 1 location.
Now Imagine have a routing technology that is smart enough to choose the best
route from one of the top 10 providers!
InterNAP makes this a reality with smart routing and 10 Tier One Providers
all in one location.
FastServers has created an innovative way of using the existing Internet
network infrastructure to route your data and avoid the Internet's points of
congestion. We utilize an Overlay Network that is armed with intelligent routing
technology to get your data from point A to point B in the fastest, most
reliable, and least-congested path possible.
Unlike some providers who randomly choose public NAPs or private peering
points, FastServers routing technology immediately sends customer data out
along the correct Internet backbone. For FastServers customers, the
optimizing effects of our proprietary network architecture and advanced routing
technologies dramatically boost performance.
Physical security for safeguarding your site and data
The latest in camera systems monitors both interior and exterior facilities
around the clock. Access is limited to authorized personnel only, and strictly
enforced by electronic access cards, biometric scanning, and guards.
Environmental control features for maximum reliability
To reduce downtime, our centers feature advanced fire suppression systems, surge
suppression, specialized heat and smoke sensors, separate fire zones below the
floor and above the ceiling, raised flooring for improved server environment, as
well as temperature, humidity, static and airborne particle controls.
Redundant systems to maximize your connectivity and uptime
We build in redundancy to ensure that your site is open for business. This
includes Cisco routers, Layer 2 and 3 switches, our power system generator in
addition to our regular grid electrical power, and our backbone. Each server is
protected by our fire suppression system and multiple air conditioning systems
(HVAC: Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning). In addition, we keep a supply of
drives, network cards, processors, motherboards and every other piece of
equipment that has even a remote chance of failure. We also use a multiple-SCSI
backup cluster system for data storage and recovery.
Unparalleled customer service support for fast problem resolution
FastServers Network Operations Centers provide 24/7/365 monitoring of our customers'
servers, network status and our connectivity to upstream backbone providers.
Our expert technicians identify potential issues and provide resolutions before
any problems occur. With access to servers from the monitor room, support and
administration personnel continually monitor systems, answer customer questions
online and on the telephone and troubleshoot any problems
Overall Features of FastServers Network
- Three Geographically different locations for added redundancy,
networks, and high network performance.
- Three Tier 1 providers with a focus on International peering, redundant
network design, and overall unlimited capacity.
- 2 facilities have been up and running for over 3 years
with an established uptime of over 99.99% and 100% combined uptime between
any 2 data centers. At no time in the past 3 years have more than 1 of the
facilities been unreachable via the Internet.
- FastServers has direct support from all network administrators that includes
the ability to control routes, peering, and network functionality.
- FastServers has 24 hour onsite support at all facilities,
this is not outsourced support but rather our direct employees.
- The network facilities themselves have been selected based on true backbone
connectivity, redundant networking, and high availability data center design.