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GlobalEway's Data Center is located in Seattle Washington, at the core of the Seattle Internet Exchange. Peering partners include the Microsoft Corporation and 12 major cable and data providers. This data center contains everything needed to ensure your server are always functioning at the highest performance possible. A full list of features/services in usage in the Network Operations Center are found below:

Environment
Precision-controlled air conditioning systems protect and cool mission-critical servers and equipment in the Network Operations Center. The facility is controlled by York quad-compressor / dual-blower redundant systems. These systems provide a virtually dust-free and particle-free computing environment, with temperature, humidity, and air-quality regulation.

Security
Restricted access to the Network Operations Center is monitored by qualified personnel 24 hours a day, every day. Visitors and clientele are only allowed on-site if escorted by Network Operations Center staff. The entire Network Operations Center is monitored, ensuring prompt response and thorough coverage to fire or security alarms. We supply all our Network Operations Center customers with advanced firewall, encryption, intrusion detection and other security measures we maintain a full digital video surveillance system of the Network Operations Center, with full on-site and off-site recording.

Failsafe Power Supply
Our Network Operations Center currently has 800amps 480v 3-Phase power currently available. The facility is backed up and protected by UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems on each individual rack, as well as a system for facility-wide enterprise coverage. In a very rare case of utility outage, our diesel generator starts automatically, taking over for the UPS systems and supplying all necessary power for the facility. The generator is powered by a 500 gallon fuel tank, capable of running without refueling for approximately 80 hours.

24x7x365 Monitoring
The Network Operations Center uses industry-standard SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) and provides round-the-clock monitoring of all hardware, including routers, switches, UPS systems, and servers. The Network Operations Center also monitors power, environmental factors (such as temperature and humidity), generator status, and network connectivity. All critical services/ports are monitored, including FTP, HTTP, SMTP, HTTPS, SSH, TELNET, and POP3. We provide network monitoring of the Local Area Network, Internet connectivity (all routers, switches, and wiring), and the Internet backbone via Cacti. Our close and constant communication with our upstream backbone providers ensures that our customers have constant access to high-performance Internet connections. Failure on any monitoring service results in audible alarms, LAN messages, and alerting our staff paging system.

Network
Operating via private peering connections and public Network Access Points (NAPs), our expansive, redundant network was designed to offer a forward- thinking alternative to the existing network options. GlobalEway utilizes multiple major upstream providers and several peering partners to ensure continuous Internet connectivity, greater route diversity, and ultimately, enhanced Internet performance. This strategic combination allows customer traffic to be routed over the best available connections. If the Internet is an important part of your business, GlobalEway can make the difference you need to stay ahead.