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Chicago Data Center
Location: Chicago, Illinois USA
We operate in a state of the art data center located in downtown Chicago, Illinois in the Lakeside Technology Center,
the same building in which Equinix is located. The data center offers complete redundancy in power, HVAC, network connectivity,
and security. The datacenter facility sits atop multiple power grids driven by ComEd, with full UPS battery backup power and
a diesel generators onsite. Our network is supplied by several separate networks including, Level(3), SAVVIS, AT&T,
MCI/Verizon Business, XO, PCCW Global, TeliaSonera and GameRail. The fiber provided to the data center is also provided over redundant
paths, with two 10 Gigabit Ethernet lines from our cabinet in Equinix, on the 5th floor, and several pairs of fiber to
providers in the Meet-Me Room on the 2nd floor. The data center has maintained full operation, without any failures, since it was
constructed.
Why Chicago?
More long haul fiber goes through Chicago than any other city in the United States. Most of the fiber connecting the East and West
coasts of the United States goes through Chicago, giving Chicago ample network capacity as well as routes that offer low latency to
both the East and West coasts, plus Canada. Chicago also has an extremely low occurence of natural disasters such as hurricanes,
tornados, floods, and earthquakes compared to most of the rest of the United States, meaning there is a reduced risk of outages due to
natural disasters.
Backbone Carriers
Level(3)
SAVVIS
AT&T
MCI/Verizon Business
XO
PCCW Global
TeliaSonera
GameRail
Peering
Fire Suppression System
A state-of-the-art fire suppression system constantly monitors the physical environment for smoke, chemicals and other hazardous
materials that might spark a fire. The data center uses a dual-interlock pre-action sprinkler system throughout the facility. These
pipes are dry-filled with compressed air - until two alarm conditions are reached thereby releasing the valve to charge the system.
Water is only released in the area when a sprinkler head has lost its seal, or is actuated, due to heat, AND the fire detection
system has detected a fire condition. If a head is accidentally knocked off, water does not flow into the system. Any water
discharged will be sprinkler-head specific, which will limit the potential for damage caused by over-spray.
Redundant and Precise HVAC System
Air control is critical in maintaining fast, efficient performance from our customers' equipment. To create the right environment,
the data center is fitted with a comprehensive Liebert HVAC system that delivers constant, ideal air conditions, between 68 and 74
degrees Fahrenheit and between 40% and 50% relative humidity at all times. Our HVAC system uses efficient and effective chilled
water cooling, not a standard forced/chilled air configuration. HVAC systems maintain a minimum of N+1 redundancy, allowing the
data center to maintain a constant, cool environment that is conducive to our customers' mission-critical equipment and operations.
Redundant Power and UPS
The power systems are equipped with a level of redundancy that guarantees continuous operation. To ensure that the data center is
always operational all the time, a multi-layer power generation system, using some of the highest grade equipment available, is in
place. Conditioned AC power with two independent A & B power buses, respectively, is available. In addition, UPS, battery and diesel
generators back up every power system. Unlike some other data centers the climate control and security measures are also backed up
with redundant power to ensure clean operation during power outages. The UPS systems maintain three hours of battery backup and a 2
MW diesel generator is onsite for longer outages. If there are issues with the diesel generator the three hours of battery backup
gives ample time to dispatch a portable diesel generator system, if needed.
Security
Visual confirmation and strict sign-in procedures, both conducted by trained security personnel, along with key cards,
and photo ID verification ensure that only authorized personnel have access to our data center. Our staff is on-site 24/7. In
addition, all aspects of the data center are monitored and recorded via color, hi-resolution digital video cameras. All video footage
is kept on hand for a period of at least 30 days.
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