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Our
Network Operations Center
Our
Network Operations Center ( NOC ) is strategically located in Houston,
Texas. Our network has "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.
Our Servers
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Extended Network
HGPowerHosting.Com 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
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Industrial-Grade Air Conditioners
The 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. |
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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. Click on graph for larger view.
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Telia Gigabit link to
Internet AIX Gigabit link
to Internet |
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MFNX Gigabit link to Internet
PCCWBTN Gigabit link to
Internet
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Level 3 Gigabit link to Internet
XO Gigabit link to Internet
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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.
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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. Our network daily
average is 27% of its capacity, with midday peak spikes reaching
only 33% capacity. HGPowerHosting.Com guarantees you will be carried off
our network in less than 80ms over a five minute average at any time
of day or night. |