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The Raven Hosting Network
Raven Hosting has chosen The Planet &
Single Hop to be its data center's and network providers. Raven
Hosting's relationship with Singlehop and the Planet allows Raven
Hosting customers to utilize one of the world's best networks to power
their web sites and ensure maximum uptime. The Planet's & Singlehops
world-class datacenters feature state of the art security, power,
safety, and cooling systems - all designed to ensure that service
remains uninterrupted.
Data Center Features
Raven Hosting houses servers in 2 of The Planet's Dallas, Texas-area datacenters. And in Server Hosting Center's Illinois center. Ranging from 22,000 to more than 78,000 square feet, these world-class datacenters contain top of the line technology to ensure that servers stay cool, secure, and up at all times. The datacenters feature redundant power, HVAC, and fire detection systems, and are monitored 24/7 by both Raven Hosting and The Planet's or Server Hosting Center's Network Operation Centers.
Network Features
Web sites hosted with Raven Hosting are accessible via a fully meshed and redundant Certified Cisco Network feature 10 backbone and fiber providers including:
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AT&T
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Global Crossing
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Level3
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AboveNet
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Savvis
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SBC
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Time Warner
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MCI
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Broadwing
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XO Communications
Monitoring
In addition to a fully redundant network and top of the line data centers, Raven Hosting system administrators monitor all servers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Servers are monitored and issues are acted upon before they become serious. Additionally, the network and datacenters are monitored and managed by on-site technicians dedicated to ensuring maximum uptime and reliability.
Dedicated Server Data Center.
Power (Mains and Emergency)
- Minimum N+1 redundancy on power supply
- Mains power supplied via 2 * 132KV incomers
- Diverse A&B supply, distributed via 11KV ring main units
- 3.1 MW of power per floor per plate
- Power/cooling systems supported by up to 33 no-break Rotary Diesel UPS sets
- On-site Diesel tanks support 50 hours at full capacity with 8 hour, 24*7 fuel delivery callout contract in place.
Controlled Environment
- Minimum N+1 resilience on chilled water cooling system
- Temperature in technical space maintained at 22 (+/-2) Degrees C
- Humidity range of 50% (+/- 10%) in technical areas
- Diverse chilled water distribution pipe work (ring main type) throughout facility.
Fire Detection and Suppression
- Analogue addressable fire detection system in all areas (smoke and heat) with manual break-glass units.
- Very early smoke detection and alarm system (VESDA) in the return air-flow of CCUs
- Gas suppression system using centrally stored Inergen
- Smoke and gas extraction
Security
- Premises controllers manage facility security 24x7
- Access control using proximity card readers
- Intruder alarms to all areas with external infra-red barrier
- Multiple CCTV cameras (interior and exterior)
- Secure managed delivery and loading area
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