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Based in downtown Chicago, Hostway's main data center is equipped
with advanced systems from Cisco to ensure reliability and security.
We make sure the network is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,
365 days a year. All our services come with a 99.99% uptime guarantee.
Our data center sits on top of several major Internet backbones. We
currently maintain multiple and redundant direct OC-12 (155Mbit/s)
links (scale to OC-48, 2.5 Gbit/s) to the backbone (up to OC-192)
hubs. We have built in excess capacity so that even during peak hours
or unexpected spikes in traffic, you can rest assured that your site
will not be affected. We utilize BGP4 (Border Gateway Protocol) on
our Cisco routers. This ensures the fastest and most efficient delivery
of packets to the destination, picking the best route amongst different
Internet backbones. Should any one backbone fail, our system will
redirect the traffic to alternative routes. Hostway’s internal
network is based on switch-based 100Mbit/s Fast Ethernet and GigE
using the latest Cisco and HP gears. We have made sure to avoid any
single point of failure by having hot swappable backup gears constantly
ready.
Our Class-A data center has been over-engineered to ensure the highest
level of availability and performance.
- Triple redundant power feeds from three independent utility
substations
- Power conditioning through UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)
and power backup
- N+1 redundant HVAC system using multiple Liebert units with
backup units standing by
- Redundant cable routing system
- Backup network equipments
- Pre-action fire suppression system using CO2 gas
- NOC (Network Operations Center) staffed with senior system technicians
24/7/365
For network security, we provide firewall, systemwatch and constant
network monitoring by an administrator to prevent any chance of malicious
activity.
Hostway uses only brand name, top of the line components from Intel,
Cisco, HP, and Dell with GigE switches. All our hardware is tested
for optimal performance and each individual server is stress tested
before activation. In the rare event that a component should fail,
we will immediately replace the equipment at no charge.
Our system and network administrators are on hand 24 hours a day,
365 days a year, to anticipate and counter any problems that may arise.
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