Cary Data Center

Data Center Specifications

Hosted Solutions' Cary data center is a SAS 70 Type II certified data center designed to meet the most demanding requirements. Whether you choose colocation, dedicated server, managed services, cloud computing or disaster recovery, our Cary data center delivers the highest level of security, safety, redundancy, reliability, scalability and technology. Hosted Solutions' state-of-the-art data centers are capable of handling server management applications for customers worldwide. Below are some of the general features of our Cary data center:

Special Building Features

Lightning protection throughout the perimeter, rooftop, and electrical and mechanical support infrastructure

Entrance requires badge or security entry

Building strategically located outside of severe weather and seismic zones

Building is rated to withstand hurricane-force winds

Ballistics-resistant walls, doors and windows

24-hour physical security monitors all cameras, door positions and badge access areas

Redundant off-site monitoring of all security systems

Cameras on each doorway

Access to the data center requires two-factor authentication consisting of biometric hand scan and security code

General Data Center Information

Raised floor rated to support 1200lbs/sq.ft.

Conditioned air is supplied via the raised floor for more efficient and effective cooling of computer equipment

Sensor-driven cameras watching every door, aisle, cage and cabinet, NOC, NODE and other secure support rooms

Masonry and steel construction

Leak detection system

Grounding system throughout the data center to provide connections to the raised floor, posts, cages and cabinets

Lobby Information

24-hour physical security monitors all cameras, door positions and badge access areas

Redundant off-site monitoring of all security systems

Camera on each doorway

Door entrance to data center requires two-factor authentication consisting of biometric hand scan and security code

Biometric hand scanner verifies unique hand geometry image and a heat signature before allowing entry into data center

Cage/Cabinet Information

Cage locks are impossible to "pick" because they require unique laser-etched keys with magnetic signatures

Hosted Solutions maintains control of all keys and access to cages and cabinets require an escort from security personnel

Cages are built from floor to ceiling to prevent unauthorized access over the top of the cages

Electrical

Redundant and paralleled UPS systems, emergency generator, and ATS to support critical load

Each PDU distributes power to power strips on each rack

All customer cabinets are fed via diverse PDUs

Emergency generator, regularly tested, for added protection

Indefinite run time with refueling. (Currently, over one week of continuous operation without refueling with current load.)

Locked within a sound-attenuated enclosure behind locked security fences and monitored by cameras

Critical functions are remotely monitored within data center

HVAC

A minimum of N+1 configuration at the Computer Room Air Conditioner (CRAC) level

Computer Room Air Conditioner (CRAC) units are strategically positioned around the data center for optimal airflow efficiency

Ducted returns on CRAC units to allow hot air to rise away from customer cabinets, keeping customer equipment cool

CRAC units maintain temperature and humidity within four degrees and 5% of temperature and humidity set points

Moisture containment basins and sensors ensure no moisture enters the data center

Separate and further redundant cooling systems for critical support areas (NOC, MIS, Security)

Building Management Systems

Building management systems monitor critical infrastructure and environment throughout the facility

Security Cameras

Cameras digitally record all movement in and around the data center

Separate cameras focused on all exterior doorways

Fixed cameras focused on all exterior doorways

Over 70 internal cameras provide coverage of all secured areas including the datacenter, electrical rooms, security offices and NOC

Video surveillance footage is kept online for 90 days and then archived for a minimum of one year

Access Control

Biometric plus security code readers on all doors with direct access into the data center

Proximity plus security code readers on all main entrance doors to the general facility

Proximity readers on all door to secured areas within the data center

Card access control throughout space