Data Center

Cosaint training portals are hosted in a Class A data center. Security and reliability features include:

  • Access Controls
    • Computer-controlled access keys for all building entries.
    • Biometric scanning required for access to data center.
    • Multi-stage controlled access to data center, video-equipped and with intrusion and tampering alarms.
    • Fully enclosed cabinets with locked front and back doors.
    • Strict personnel access policies.
    • Photo ID required for all customer personnel.
    • All outside service personnel (non-keyholders) are constantly escorted.
    • Video surveillance throughout the building.
  • Survivability
    • Fire Suppression FM200 dry chemical fire detection and suppression system.
    • FM200 sensors installed throughout data center floor and ceiling.
    • Pre-action dry pipe zone-only sprinkler system.
    • Built to Seismic Zone 3 standards.
    • Away from major metropolitan target areas for man-made disasters.
  • Power and Environmental Control
    • Liebert 3-phase 300 KVA UPS system provides conditioned power.
    • 750 KW backup diesel generator.
    • Multiple 30-ton Liebert environmental cooling systems.
    • Humidity and zone temperature control.
    • Air conditioners set to maintain a temperature range between 68F and 72F and humidity at 45%-55% RH.
    • Static-dissipative raised floor and sub-floor.
  • Network Connectivity
    • Multi-homed Tier 1 connectivity through a fully-meshed regional IP network with US connectivity to UUNET, Sprint, and AT&T, and Canadian connectivity to Shaw.
    • Redundant cross-configured Cisco router network utilizing BGP.
    • Cisco switches cross-connected to routers, using HSRP for dual client connection.
    • 24 x 7 network monitoring.
    • Redundant fiber access points into the facility.