The following is a comprehensive description of the datacenters
we use and the network backbones our servers are hosted on
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Texas |
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We use The Planet as a network provider for the central united states because of their proven
and solid infrastructure.
Their network consists of ten (10) GigE connections to different backbone providers providing 12Gbps of throughput.
Carriers include Level 3, MCI, Timewarner, Verio, Global Crossing, Allegiance Telecom , AboveNet, Sprint, AT&T and Broadwing.
The datacenter is located in Dallas, Texas and housed in a 60,00 sq. ft. facility.
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New Jersey |
We use premium NAC bandwidth, not ezzi or any other provider. Net Access Corporation (NAC) is a regional Internet Service Provider (ISP), stretching from Massachusetts and Washington DC to London, UK.
The greatest factor in their success is the quality of their network, and this rests on two foundations -
structural diversity and technological excellence. NAC has made significant investments in equipment
from major vendors such as Cisco and Lucent. They feel that using industry leading equipment that has a proven track record is the
best choice, and is well worth the extra expense.
Backbone Connectivity: Their connections to multiple backbone providers,
and peering with many carriers on a regional and international basis,
allows them to easily reach remote networks even in the case where a NAP may be unhealthy,
or when a specific backbone connection is down. It also allows them to make intelligent routing decisions;
for example, if they are trying to reach a remote network which is on the Sprint network,
there's no reason to send it out to UUNET first.
Node Reliability: By placing their core nodes at places like Equinix and Telehouse,
they are guaranteed a level of competent service. All of thei core nodes employ SONET networks,
which essentially provides a dual-redundant, counter-rotating ring technology, and in the event of a fiber cut,
the SONET will automatically heal itself. They also divide our circuits among several telecommunications providers,
such as Verizon, MFS/Worldcom, and Adelphia. They use ev1.net as a network provider for the central united states
because of their proven and solid infrastructure.
Their network consists of thirteen Gigabit Ethernet connections to the Internet.
In early 2003 they completed a 18,000 square foot expansion to their data center with redundant UPS, A/C and generator backup systems.
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