A2 Hosting Data Center Facility

What Is A Data Center?

A data center is a web host's server and related equipment storage facility essential for hosting operations.

What Are The Criteria For A Great Data Center?

• Redundant Internet Connectivity
• Redundant Power Supply
• Physical Security
• Properly Constructed Environment

A2 Hosting's data center meets and exceeds the criteria needed to be a success. Discover how below.

Redundant Internet Connectivity

Our customers access our data center and their accounts through premium gigabit Ethernet connections. The connection is multihomed, which is a technique that provides access to our network through multiple internet providers via numerous internet connections. The use of multiple internet connections ensures ultimate redundancy because if one network is unavailable, there are multiple other networks that provide connections.

Specific internet connectivity details include:

• Multihomed network connectivity via internet providers 1Gbps to Level(3), Savvis OC-48, & Global Crossing / XO (Shared 1Gbps)

Redundant Power Supply

Power supply protection implementations by A2 Hosting's data center make power outage concerns obsolete. The data center offers a number of redundant resources, including an Uninterruptible Power Supply, which immediately provides power from other sources if main utility power becomes unavailable.

A2 Hosting's data center is also equipped with Diesel backup generators that automatically turn on during the occurrence of a widespread power outage. The generator's 2000 gallon tank offers plenty of backup power capacity during long-term power outages.

Specific power resources, including redundant power supply details, can be found below:

• 20A 120VAC UPS circuit
• Dual-redundant 48 DC power feed
• 300kVA UPS uninterrupted power
• 480V 3-Phase building power
• 1200 AMP -48 DC Power Plant
• 750kVA Cummings Diesel Generator with 2,000 gallon tank

Physical Security

Security is another primary objective of our web host facility. Just as unauthorized access to our customers' data via our network is unacceptable, the same mindset is used regarding non-permitted entry to our servers via the data center. The following measures are applied at the A2 Hosting data center to ensure that security objectives are not just met, but exceeded.

• Gated parking lot with security key entry
• Security key needed for data center entry
• Video surveillance
• 42U locking cabinets
• Locked, fully enclosed racks
• Security key necessary for server rack entry

Properly Constructed Environment

Temperature and humidity controls are vital in any data center to ensure the utmost reliability of our servers and related equipment. Through various measures, including the utilization of 15 air condition units, the A2 Hosting data center's environment is closely regulated. Each air conditioning unit is set at 68F and humidity levels are set to optimal levels between 30-40%. The use of static-free flooring, necessary for the elimination of data loss threats caused by static bursts, also contributes to the carefully designed data center's architecture.