DataCenter Overview
Our main Chicago data center, what we generally refer to as DC1, houses over 2,000 dedicated servers for over 1,000 customers around the world. DC1 features redundant N+1 power, HVAC, and top-of-the-line networking facilities.
Certifications and Design
- Dual-city grid power feeds, plus battery backup with automated transfer switch and on-site diesel generator
- FM 200 server-safe fire suppression system with early pre-fire detection mechanism
- Automatic temperature and climate control system with humidity and temperature sensors located throughout the facility
- Biometric and key card security system including man-traps and rack level locking mechanism
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- Staffed 24x7 by data center technicians and engineers and monitored remotely
Network Information
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The SpecHosting network is powered by a high-speed Cisco core, with an emphasis on stability and redundancy. As a Chicago provider, we have access to multiple major bandwidth providers, and have contracts with many of them to provide the best speed and uptime to our customers. High-speed Cisco cabinet switches connect into multiple cores to provide redundant paths to all customer servers, eliminating many downtime issues due to core maintenance. Leveraging custom-developed automation tools, the SpecHosting network is able to rapidly respond to changes in network conditions, and quickly update customer configurations to provide a superior level of service.
The level of support has been way above average as compared to the last two resellers I sampled. Tanner, the owner, spent over an hour with me on their Live Chat trying to resolve an issue with site transfer from my other host.
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