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Colocation & Facility Services Overview

Overview of Co-location Services

AiNET®'s colocation service provides a wide variety of connectivity and service options to organizations that require high speed internet access in a secure environment. Computers, satellite transceivers, routers and other telecommunications equipment are supported by an expert staff on a 24/7 availability basis.

Internet connectivity is provided by geographically-diverse fiber optic OC-192 (and greater) connectivity to multiple AiNET® backbone centers. Data flows are monitored by a sophisticated network of switched hardware which provides real-time trouble detection and resolution. Each network connections are monitored over 1400 times daily to ensure precise availability data at all times. Customer equipment is monitored on a 24/7 basis per customer requirements. Both active and passive uninterruptable power supplies (UPS) and conditioning systems are on site to ensure the utmost in reliability.

AiNET® datacenter support is available for the dedicated technical staffing requirements of colocated equipment. For super computer or large datacenter colocation/out-sourcing needs, AiNET's MTCS program provides a complete 24/7 staff to service your organization's application as well as fault-tolerant, mission critical physical and network level support systems; geographical redundancy and fault tolerance are configurable based on customer requirements.

All AiNET® services are backed by our 100% Service Level Agreement (SLA).

Facility Information:

  • 208VAC, 110VAC or -48VDC power, active or passive generation
  • Typically, single 20 amp or redundant, diverse 20 amp electrical receptacle(s) for each each equipment rack.
  • 100Mbit, 1000Mbit, 10000Mbit Ethernet, ESCON, FC(oE), Infiniband or SONET OC-n customer connection
  • Burstable Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet Uplinks
  • 4-way multiphase fire alarm, detection and suppression systems, FM-200
  • Unmetered or submetered power supply to each equipment rack
  • Dual Generator power back-up
  • High capacity redundant (N+1 to 2N) cooling systems
  • Passive static electricity reduction systems

    Internet Connectivity:

  • Multiple fiber-optic (OC-192 and above ) connections to AiNET backbone centers
  • Diverse physical routing of fiber optic carrier connections
  • Industry leading network routers and switches

    Security:

  • Closed circuit video surveillance with solid state digital recorders
  • Perimeter patrols by security personnel
  • Secure equipment storage cabinets
  • Equipment serialization and acceptance procedures
  • Proximity ID Card and secured access to customer equipment
  • Biometric, hand geometry access and authentication

    Services:

  • 24/7 Network monitoring
  • 24/7 Customer equipment monitoring
  • 24/7 Pro-active performance information
  • 24/7 Active failure detection and notification
  • 24/7 Remote hands service, on-demand and by contract
  • 24/7 Remote power cycling by telephone or internet
  • 24/7 Hardware replacement
  • 24/7 On-site and/or off-site backup and data retrieval
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