SMS Datacenter follows a 99.982 percent uptime standard that is required of Tier 3 datacenters. To guarantee this uptime, we designed our data center systems to be redundant.
Redundant systems are backup systems that take over in case of a shutdown. We have two sets of power, cooling, and network systems that run on separate circuits.
Why is data center redundancy important to businesses?
- It allows a business to operate during and after a disaster. Businesses should prepare against worst-case scenarios including natural disasters, hardware failure, cyber-attacks, and human error.
- It protects equipment from damages caused by power and temperature fluctuations.
- It ensures the constant availability of applications and data.
- It prevents loss of data in transit and at rest.
- It helps maintain an optimal customer experience
- It ensures the business can take advantage of growth opportunities
SMS Datacenter created redundancy with these four systems:
- UPS: Stands for Uninterruptible Power Supply. This unit provides short-term battery power until either the main power source turns back on, or we switch to our backup generator power. This unit also safeguards equipment against power fluctuations.
- Generator: If the primary power source does not turn back on quickly, we get our power from our diesel-fueled generators. These units hold up to four megawatts of power. In turn, they provide over 72 hours of run time when working with a full load.
- Cooling: We run redundant computer room air conditioning (CRAC) units and chillers to protect servers from overheating. The chilled water cools the air in the data center. Also, the CRACs move hot air into the unit and push cold air into the raised floor.
- Network: Instead of relying on one provider for internet service, we use a blend of multiple upstream providers. We wired the different internet services into our data center using two separate fiber entrances and paths. If one provider goes down, we can reroute traffic to another.
For more information about our colocation services in Orange County or to schedule a data center tour, you can contact us at 949-223-9240 or [email protected].