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Our Network
Our servers are located in the Equinix IBX datacenter in Ashburn, Virginia. Without question, Equinix is the best of the best when it comes to carrier class neutral datacenters that exist today. After all, many of the world's biggest and most successful companies host inside an Equinix datacenter. Should you choose to host with CyberHostUK, your neighbors will be Google, Yahoo!, IBM, Electronic Arts, Sony, General Electric, PayPal, and hundreds of other global enterprises and content companies.
Equinix IBX® Datacenters
Equinix provides premium data center services for secure and reliable colocation in the United States and Asia Pacific region. Their Internet Business Exchange™ (IBX®) centers serve as core hubs for critical IP networks and Internet operations worldwide. With direct access to more than 190 networks, including all of the top global Tier-1 networks, Equinix's network-neutral IBX centers and services overcome the limitations of existing data center, network and Internet operations through direct interconnection to the largest aggregation of networks for unmatched service diversity, flexibility and reliability. At Equinix, customers can directly access the providers that serve over 90% of the world's Internet networks and users.
Fire Suppression System
A state-of-the-art fire suppression system constantly monitors the physical environment for smoke, chemicals and other hazardous materials that might spark a fire. The data center uses a dual-interlock pre-action sprinkler system throughout the facility. These pipes are dry-filled with compressed air - until two alarm conditions are reached thereby releasing the valve to charge the system. Water is only released in the area when a sprinkler head has lost its seal, or is actuated, due to heat, AND the fire detection system has detected a fire condition. If a head is accidentally knocked off, water does not flow into the system. Any water discharged will be sprinkler-head specific, which will limit the potential for damage caused by over-spray.
Redundant and Precise HVAC System
Air control is critical in maintaining fast, efficient performance from customers' equipment. To create the right environment, the data center is fitted with a comprehensive HVAC system that delivers constant, ideal air conditions. With Equinix's universal policy of N+1 redundancy, the data center maintains a constant, cool environment that is conducive to customers' mission-critical equipment and operations.
Redundant Power and UPS
The power systems used in the data center is designed to meet the diverse needs of customers and are equipped with a level of redundancy that guarantees continuous operation. To ensure that each Equinix IBX center is always operational all the time, a multi-layer power generation system, using the highest grade equipment available, is in place. Conditioned AC and DC power with two independent A & B power buses, respectively, are available to customers. In addition, UPS, battery and diesel generators back up every power system. Unlike some other data centers the climate control and security measures are also backed up with redundant power to ensure clean operation during power outages.
Security
A set of five seperate biometric hand scanners, an encrypted database and visual confirmation ensure that only authorized customers have appropriate access to the data centre. Using Recognition Systems, Inc's Handkey® II Access Control Reader, Equinix has incorporated proven, biometric technology within the framework of the data center's security system. Because authorized personnel must pass through biometric hand scanners at every access point, we are able to keep track of where and when someone has entered and exited a room or cage. Equinix has taken steps to create a comprehensive system where the security personnel has complete knowledge of all individuals in the data center, their whereabouts, and activities.
All aspects of the data center are monitored and recorded via color, hi-resolution digital video cameras. There is CCTV digital camera coverage of entire center, including cages, with archival system, CCTV integration with access control and alarm system, and motion-detection for lighting and CCTV coverage. Other security measures include 24/7 on-site security personel and man-traps.
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Additional Information about Equinix
- View a partial list of IBX customers that have selected Equinix for their core Internet infrastructure requirements.
- View the detailed Equinix IBX Center Fact-sheet.