High Availability Infrastructure

Typical Server Specifications

Hardware:

All servers are specifically configured for their intended purpose and use only server grade components:

Dual or quad processor servers
Dual redundant power supply per server
Dual redundant network cards/links
SCSI/SAS disks with RAID redundancy

Software:

Our system administrators have implemented on each of our servers a solid software environment, designed to provide you with the most stable and enjoyable hosting experience:

Secure Linux environments
Actively maintained kernels and software packages
Monthly revised back-up procedures
Host-based spam protection available on every account
Host-based virus protection (optional)

Network Features

Our Cisco powered network, built and maintained by our in-house system administrators, includes the following security features:

Hardware & software based firewalls
Multi-homed network, providing full redundancy
Low latency high speed link running at less than 50% capacity
24/7 Network Operations Centre

Data Centre Security

Our servers are located in the most advanced data centre in the southern hemisphere, the Global Switch centre in Ultimo NSW.

Strictly restricted site access
Closed circuit security cameras
24/7 monitoring
Redundant climate control for both temperature and humidity
VESDA (Very Early Smoke Detection Alarm)
UPS with N+1 Backup Diesel Generators with 360,000 litre onsite
Dry gas based fire suppression systems