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20 Gbps Direct Fiber – Level(3) (2x10GigE)
2 Gbps Direct Fiber – XO Communications
2 Gbps Direct Fiber – VERIO
2 Gbps Direct Fiber – Global Crossing
2 Gbps Direct Fiber – BTN/PCCW
2 Gbps Direct Fiber – Sprint
1 Gbps Direct Fiber – SAVVIS
1 Gbps Direct Fiber – Telia
1 Gbps Direct Fiber – LA-IIX Peering
1 Gbps Direct Fiber – T-Systems
1 Gbps Direct Fiber – MCI/UUNET
1 Gbps Direct Fiber – Tiscali
1 Gbps Direct Fiber – Any2 Exchange Peering
LA's network architecture utilizes the Enterprise routing
and switching engines from Juniper, Foundry and Cisco.
We utilize Cisco 6500 series switches in our distribution layer and
aggregation layers, and Cisco 3500 and 2900 series switches at the customer
layer.
This network is fully meshed and redundant with multiple providers.
Environment
Precision-controlled raised floor air conditioning systems protect and cool
mission-critical servers and equipment in the DataCenter. The facility is
controlled by multiple 30-Ton APC/Airflow, 20-Ton Liebert, & 20-Ton Data
Aire dual-compresser 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 DataCenter is monitored by qualified personnel 24
hours a day, every day. Visitors and clientele are only allowed on-site if
escorted by DataCenter staff. The entire DataCenter is monitored, ensuring
prompt response and thorough coverage to fire or security alarms. We supply
all our DataCenter customers with advanced firewall, encryption, intrusion
detection and other security measures. The Network and DC management
maintain a full digital video surveillance system of the DataCenter, with
full on-site and off-site recording.
Failsafe Power Supply
Our DataCenter currently has 800amps 480V & 600amps 208V 3-Phase power
currently available from PP&L (Pennsylvania Power & Electric). The facility
is currently backed up and protected by 225KVA and 160KVA Powerware
9315/9395 facility-wide UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems, which
feed PDI, MGE, & Liebert PDU (Power Distribution Unit) systems. In a very
rare case of utility outage, our Cummins 250KW & Detroit Diesel 580KW deisel
generators start automatically, taking over for the UPS systems and
supplying all necessary power for the facility. The generators interface to
the power grids thru Asco 7000 & RussElectric RTBD automatic transfer
panels. The generators are powered by a 500 gallon fuel tank, capable of
running without refueling for approximately 80 hours.
24x7x365 Monitoring
The DataCenter 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 DataCenter also monitors
power, environmental factors (such as temperature and humidity), generator
status, and network connectivity. All critical services/ports can be
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.We offer remote cold boot
hardware for dedicated server and co-location clients, with private,
password protected, web based access.
Hardware
The DataCenter utilizes ONLY top name brand hardware. The network is
centered on Cisco GSR12000 Border/Core Routers, connecting via Gigabit
Ethernet (1000mbps) to the Extreme Summit 5i/7i primary switches. Hewlett
Packard Procurve & Extreme Summit 24/48/4 managed switches comprise the
power and stability of the network, operating at 100mbps switched ethernet
speeds. The network is protected from Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS)
attacks via Top Layer Networks IPS 5500 series systems. Hardware utilized in
the facility is comprised of name brands, including the following: Intel,
Asus, Supermicro, AMD, Adaptec, Cisco, Kingston, Micron, Crucial, 3Ware,
Maxtor, Abit, Western-Digital, Seagate, Hitachi, Dell, Realtec, & Belkin,
APC, Tripp-Lite, Powerware, & Liebert. Facility monitoring is provided by a
Geovision Digital Video System over Sony & Panasonic CCTV cameras.
Software
The DataCenter utilizes the Red Hat Linux operating system on the majority
of servers present. Red Hat Linux is a highly configurable system, and well
known for speed and stability. Red Hat Linux servers have been documented to
remain operating for up to one year at a time without even requiring a
reboot. The Apache Web Server nicely compliments the Red Hat Linux Operating
System. The majority of remaining servers operate on the Microsoft Windows
2003 Server operating system, with Internet Information Server Web Server.
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server provides a system that simplifies database,
application, and visual effect programming. We also support FreeBSD, CentOS,
Fedora Linux, & Debian Linux.
Connectivity
The network is connected via Gigabit Ethernet handoff(s) (1000mbps) on
redundant/dual-path OC48 (2048mbps) DWDM fiber-optic transport connections
to Commonwealth Telephone (CTSI), a division of Frontier Communications,
NorthEast PA's 2nd largest Telco. Verizon (Formerly Bell Atlantic PA) and
PPL Telcom, (a sub-division of Pennsylvania Power & Electric - PPL) fiber is
also available in the facility. XO Communications is currently scheduled to
install and light transport fiber to the facility in 1ST QTR 2008. The
network currently connects the DC's POPs (Points of Presence) in Scranton,
Wilkes-Barre, & Philadelphia, with others to be completed shortly. The
Primary transit is provided via Gigabit Ethernet (1000mbps) from Global
Crossing (http://www.gblx.com), Cogent Communications
(http://www.cogentco.com), BTN/PCCW (http://www.btnaccess.com), & XO
Communications (http://www.xo.com). For redundancy, The DataCenter is
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. The DC is currently negotiating with major backbone providers to
open POPs in the Scranton PA facility. This DC is currently the only major
data center/co-lo facility within 60-75 miles of the Tier-3
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre PA USA Metro Area
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