Environment
Precision-controlled air conditioning systems protect and cool mission-critical servers and equipment in the Datacenter. The facility is controlled by Yorkª quad-compresser/dual-blower redundant systems. These systems provide a virtually dust-free and particle-free computing environment, with temperature, humidity, and air-quality regulation.

Security
Restricted access to the Datacenter is monitored by qualified personnel 24 hours a day, every day. Visitors and clientele are only allowed on-site if escorted by Datacenter staff. The entire Datacenter is monitored, ensuring prompt response and thorough coverage to fire or security alarms. We supply all our Datacenter customers with advanced firewall, encryption, intrusion detection and other security measures. Host66.com maintains a full digital video surveillance system of the Network Operations Center, with full on-site and off-site recording.

Failsafe Power Supply
Our Datacenter currently has 800amps 3-Phase AC power currently available from PP&Lª (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 Cumminsª 250KW deisel generator starts automatically, taking over for the UPS systems and supplying all necessary power for the facility. The generator interfaces to the power grid thru a Cutler-Hammerª automatic transfer panel. The generator is powered by a 500 gallon fuel tank, capable of running without refueling for approximately 80 hours.

Backup Systems
Host66.com automatically provides backup data services to all shared hosting solutions clientele. Services are also optionally available to all dedicated and co-location clientele. Host66.com utilizes backup hard drives on each individual server to store backups. Linux systems store zipped copies of server system files and client data files, for simple server rebuilding. Windowsª NT/2000 servers store full image backups (identical copy of operating system and data at time of backup), for full system restoration. Off-server and off-site backup services are available as well.

24x7x365 Monitoring
The Datacenter uses industry-standard SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) and provides 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. We provide network monitoring of the Local Area Network, Internet connectivity (all routers, switches, and wiring), and the Internet backbone via MRTG. Our close and constant communication with our upstream backbone providers ensures that our customers have constant access to high-performance Internet connections. Failure on any monitoring service results in audible alarms, LAN messages, and alerting our staff paging system. Host66.com offers remote cold boot hardware for dedicated server and co-location clients, with private, password protected, web based access.

Hardware
The Datacenter utilizes ONLY top name brand hardware. The facility is centered on a Ciscoª 7206VXR Router, with the newest Processor (CPE400), connecting via Gigabit Ethernet to the Hewlett Packardª Procurveª 4108GL primary switch. Hewlett Packardª Procurveª 4000M, 2524M, 2424M managed switches comprise the power and stability of the network, operating at 100mbps switched ethernet speeds. An additional Ciscoª 7200 series router is currently planned for install 4th quarter 2001, as a fail-safe for the primary router. Servers utilize Intelª/Asusª/Abitª/SuperMicroª motherboards, Intelª Processors, 3Comª/Intelª network cards, Adaptecª/Tekramª SCSI controller cards, name brand PC-100/133 SDRAM, & IBMª/Maxtorª/Western-Digitalª/Seagateª hard drives. APCª, Tripp-Liteª & Liebertª UPS Systems provide the power backups, along with a Cumminsª generator system. Facility monitoring is provided by a Panasonicª WD-500 Digital Video System over Sonyª CCTV cameras.

Software
The Datacenter utilizes the Red Hatª Linux operating system on the majority of servers present. Red Hatª Linux is a highly configurable system, and well known for speed and stability. Red Hatª Linux servers have been documented to remain operating for up to one year at a time without even requiring a reboot. The Apacheª Web Server nicely compliments the Red Hatª Linux Operating System. The majority of remaining servers operate on the Microsoftª Windowsª NT/2000 operating systems, with Internet Information Serverª Web Server. Microsoftª Windowsª NT/2000 provides a system that simplifies database, application, and visual effect programming. Host66.com also supports FreeBSDª, Mandrakeª, Slackwareª, Turbo Linuxª, & Debian Linuxª.

Connectivity
Our Datacenter offers fast, reliable connectivity to the internet via multiple OC-12 connections to over 75 diverse providers. Making sure your data can be reached, viewed, updated, and accessible with incredible connectivity and network strength.