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Network Overview
Gilweb Design and his clients are housed
by a leading provider of integrated Internet solutions, who built its fiber
optic network with reliability, speed and redundancy in mind. This provider owns
and operates all its equipment and facilities, which gives an unprecedented
level of control over its entire network and its operations.
The company N.O.C. (Network Operations
Center), located in Illinois, U.S.A., is connected to the Internet by 4
redundant DS-3 multi-homed connections. This high-speed connectivity combined
with exceptionally fast and reliable servers guarantees breakneck access to your
web site and 99.9% uptime 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Connectivity
- Its network is fully switched with top quality
components from Cisco Systems
- Its entire N.O.C. is wired with 100Mbps UTP
Category 5 wiring
- 3 full fiber optic T3's on separate and
diverse backbones
(Uunet, GTE and Global Frontier)
- They are in the process of upgrading their 2
GTE provided DS-3's to OC3's
Redundant Power Systems
- Their N.O.C. receives 1200 amps of power
through secure underground cables
- APC battery backups provide all equipment with
uninterrupted power
- For extended outages, a 250 kw natural
gas-powered generator provides backup
- Modular power protection for servers and
business critical applications
Backup Storage
- 1 - 25 GB HDD on each hosting server for daily
backups
- Several 500 GB multi-tape backup systems
connected via sub-net
Servers
They custom-build all computer systems on location providing enhanced levels of
control, flexibility and the ability to remotely anticipate and resolve problems
before they affect your service. Key components are:
- Dual 800 MHz Pentium III processors
- 2 - 9 GB SCSI Main Drives
- 360 MB RAM minimum configuration
Monitoring
They provide round-the-clock computerized monitoring and control,
maintenance, and technical support for all computer systems housed in their
facilities. They guarantee 99.9% uptime and exceptional levels of service,
quality, security and network reliability.
It is this commitment to product quality and
service that has made them a leading provider of integrated Internet solutions
and that is why GWD will give you exceptional service. |
