At the Network Operation Center
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Internet Connectivity
The Network Operations Center is connected via a OC192 fiber connection to Verizon™. BurstNET™ utilizes redundant DS3 (45mbps) connections thru Sprint™ and AT&T™. A third DS3, thru Cable&Wireless™ or MCI/UUNet/Worldcom™, is scheduled for install in the 4th Quarter 2001. The Sprint connection is scheduled for upgrade to OC3 (155mbps) connectivity during the 1st Quarter 2002.

Server Environment
Precision-controlled air conditioning systems protect and cool mission-critical servers and equipment in the Network Operations Center. These systems provide a virtually dust-free and particle-free computing environment, with temperature, humidity, and air-quality regulation.

Failsafe Power Supply
Network Operations Center currently has 800amps 3-Phase AC power currently available from PP&L™ (Pennsylvania Power & Electric). The facility is backed up and protected by UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems on each individual rack. In a very rare case of utility outage, our Cummins™ 250KW diesel generator starts automatically, taking over for the UPS systems and supplying all necessary power for the facility.

Security
Restricted access to the Network Operations Center is monitored by qualified personnel 24 hours a day, every day. Visitors and clientele are only allowed on-site if escorted by Network Operations Center staff. The entire Network Operations Center is monitored, ensuring prompt response and thorough coverage to fire or security alarms.

Networking Hardware
The Network Operations Center utilizes ONLY top name brand hardware. The facility is centered on a Cisco™ 7206VXR Router, with the newest Processor (CPE400), connecting via Gigabit Ethernet to the Hewlett Packard™ Procurve™ 4108GL primary switch. Hewlett Packard™ Procurve™ 4000M, 2524M, 2424M managed switches comprise the power and stability of the network, operating at 100mbps switched Ethernet speeds. An additional Cisco™ 7200 series router is currently planned for install 4th quarter 2001, as a fail-safe for the primary router.

24x7x365 Monitoring
Round-the-clock monitoring of all hardware, including routers, switches, UPS systems, and servers. The Network Operations Center also monitors power, environmental factors (such as temperature and humidity), generator status, and network connectivity. All critical services/ports are monitored, including FTP, HTTP, SMTP, HTTPS, SSH, TELNET, and POP3.

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