Detroit Datacenter

Location : Detroit, MI - USA

Data Center Space : 6400 square foot facility with over 3200 square feet of raised floor data center space

Power : Full UPS and generator backup systems installed and tested weekly.
Power system was designed for maximum efficiency and redundancy while still able to deliver as much as 80 amps per cabinet during peak load.
Backup Power Generator
Our facility is fed with a 600 amp 480V 3-phase connection to DTE (Detroit Edison). We use Liebert Interceptor series surge suppression at the main breaker to bleed off any surge in power before it reaches any internal systems. All critical systems are backed up by dual Liebert uninterruptable power supplies (UPS). These UPS systems provide power during any outage long enough for our power generator to take over.
Our main power generator is a 300kw Cummins turbo diesel power plant. This system outputs 480V 3-phase power directly to our Onan · Cummins transfer switch until primary power is restored. With a 700 gallon belly storage tank and additional fuel on-call we have enough fuel for autonomous power generation in the event of days of primary power loss.

Security : All facility entrances/exits card key controlled, and facilities are staffed 24/7 and monitored by camera

Environmental : Redundant 22-ton Liebert HVAC systems
Cooling: Liebert HVAC System
Cooling in a data center environment is crucial. Excess heat can quickly kill server components resulting in unnecessary damage and downtime.
We've designed our data center for maximium cooling efficiency and redundancy. We use redundant 22-ton Liebert high volume air conditioning (HVAC) units. These units are setup in a downflow configuration to pressurize our raised floor cavity allowing our technicians to target cooling as needed. The Liebert system provides temperature, humidity and particle control creating an optimium environment for all of the hardware located in our facility.
Our HVAC units are monitored 24/7 and physically checked by a staff member at the beginning of every shift. They are on a strict maintenance regime to keep them running at peak efficiency and capacity.

Fire Suppression : Pre-action dry-pipe system covering entire facility

Connectivity : Multiple gigabits of high quality bandwidth
Network Overview Network connectivity is everything for an Internet business. Our network is designed for maximum uptime and we partner with the best in the business for consistent, stable and fast connectivity.
We use industry-standard BGPv4 to peer with multiple Tier 1 networks. This provides reliability through automatic failover and maintains connectivity even when one of our peers has internal problem with their routes. This allows allows our routers to choose from among our routes the best routes to any network anywhere in the world. If you want more details on our peers, some of our current bandwidth providers are listed at the bottom of the page.
We exclusively use Cisco, the industry standard for dependable high performance routing and switching, at the core and distribution levels of our network. Access layers are handled by both Cisco and Dell switches.
We pride ourself on having built a solid, redundant network and we back this up with our 99.9% uptime guarantee.

Bandwidth Providers :
Level3 operates one of the largest communications and Internet backbones in the world. It was founded in 1998 and has been focused on delivering premier services over one of the world’s most advanced, IP-optimized networks. Level(3) owns and maintains over 39,500 intercity route miles, and makes more than 77,000 intercity route miles available to its customers
Savvis operates an integrated global IP and transport network that delivers IP VPN, Voice Services, and Internet solutions for enterprises and carriers alike. The Savvis IP network spans 105 cities in 47 countries, encompassing the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, The Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim.
Savvis' solutions are based on virtualization technology. Savvis uses network-based routing, security and quality services, delivered on an as-needed utility basis, and are supported by an automated service model that further reduces costs and enhances the customer experience.
Global Crossing is a telecommunications company that provides network services to more than 700 carriers, mobile operators and ISPs worldwide.
Cogent's end-to-end optical network consists of multiple metropolitan IP-over-WDM fiber rings located in Cogent's major markets throughout the United States and Europe. Cogent currently has a presence in over 110 markets throughout North America and Europe.