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Our Network
The Insomniac Online Hosting Network
Operations Center resides in Houston, Texas. Our network has such
state of the art features as fiber optic networking, OC3 connections,
bandwidth on demand ability, redundant UPS systems, generator backup,
VESPA detection systems, closed circuit monitoring of all areas and
entrances, card key access, 24 hour guard manned security, redundant
a/c systems, and fiber from 5 separate providers. (see below).
Extended Network
Insomniac Online Hosting recognizes that down time is not an option
for your servers... a substantial investment in hardware and
facilities ensures you are up and running on the web 24 hours a day,
seven days a week.
Uninterruptible Power System
To guard against local power failures, our servers utilize two
industrial-grade, three phase Liebert UPS systems. These act as
back-up batteries, maintaining uninterrupted power in case of surges
or power outages. With these backup systems in place, we can keep our
network up and running indefinitely without relying on external power.
Force Filtered Cooling
All web servers are equipped with a positive pressure filtered-air
system. Four large fans pull filtered air into each server's
protective case and the components within are cooled by fans which
circulate this purified air. This constant introduction of clean air
into the case creates a positive pressure environment ensuring dust
and particles remain outside of the server.
Hot Swap Drives
The drives and drive bays of all servers are constructed from
high-grade aluminum, and rest in shock mounted drive cages, which adds
to the durability of the hardware. Our drives proudly feature the
lowest failure rate in the industry.
Redundant Hot Swap Power Supplies
Each server employs dual-redundant hot swap power supplies. If a power
supply were to fail, the server would continue running with power from
the alternate supply. Meanwhile, alarms would alert a technician, who
would quickly restore redundancy. In the meantime, servers and client
sites would experience no downtime.
Industrial-Grade Air Conditioners
Insomniac Online Hosting NOC has two Liebert
ten ton industrial air conditioners, which condition our computer
rooms and operations center. Our computer room is kept at an optimal
temperature of 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
Standby Servers
We keep spare servers on-line of all CPU configurations. If a server
were to experience a hardware failure, we would turn a key, grab the
handle on the drive, pull it out, and insert it into an identical
standby CPU. We would then reboot the second machine and the server
would be up and running again in a matter of minutes.
Connected to Multiple Backbones
Our Links to the internet:
-Telia Gigabit link to Internet
-AIX Gigabit link to Internet
-MFNX Gigabit link to Internet
-PCCWBTN Gigabit link to Internet
-Level 3 Gigabit link to Internet
-XO Gigabit link to Internet
Network Redundancy
Utilization of intelligent end-user routing software called Border
Gateway Protocol (BGP), between Qwest, GC and GTE, who use the same
protocol. BGP identifies which path is the most efficient for each
data packet and then routes the packet to its destination on the
fastest path. This increases the speed at which web pages sent from
our NOC arrive at their destination.
Raw Performance Equals Low Latency/High Throughput
Too often providers operate their networks at three to four times
responsible capacity. As a result, their corresponding transfer times
reach over 300ms. Insomniac Online Hosting
network daily average is only 27% of its capacity, with midday peak
spikes reaching only 33% capacity. Insomniac
Online Hosting guarantees you will be carried off our network in
less than 80ms over a five minute average at any time of day or night. |
