| About Host For Life Our network has "State-of-the-Art"
features as fiber optic networking, OC3 connections, bandwidth on
demand ability, redundant UPS systems, generator backup, VESPA
detection systems, closed circuit monitoring of all areas and
entrances, card key access, 24 hour guard manned security, redundant
a/c systems, and fiber from 5 separate providers.
Our Servers

Extended Network
Host For Life.net recognizes that down time is not an option for
your servers. A substantial investment in hardware and facilities
ensures you are up and running on the web 24 hours a day, seven days a
week.
Uninterruptible Power System
To guard against local power failures, our servers utilize two
industrial-grade, three phase Liebert UPS systems. These act as back-up
batteries, maintaining uninterrupted power in case of surges or power
outages. With these backup systems in place, we can keep our network up
and running indefinitely without relying on external power.
Force Filtered Cooling
All web servers are equipped with a positive pressure filtered-air
system. Four large fans pull filtered air into each server's protective
case and the components within are cooled by fans which circulate this
purified air. This constant introduction of clean air into the case
creates a positive pressure environment ensuring dust and particles
remain outside of the server.
Hot Swap Drives
The drives and drive bays of all servers are constructed from
high-grade aluminum, and rest in shock mounted drive cages, which adds
to the durability of the hardware. Our drives proudly feature the
lowest failure rate in the industry.
Redundant Hot Swap Power Supplies
Each server employs dual-redundant hot swap power supplies. If a power
supply were to fail, the server would continue running with power from
the alternate supply. Meanwhile, alarms would alert a technician, who
would quickly restore redundancy. In the meantime, servers and client
sites would experience no downtime.
Industrial-Grade Air Conditioners
Host For Life.net NOC has two Liebert ten ton industrial air
conditioners, which condition our computer rooms and operations center.
Our computer room is kept at an optimal temperature of 65 degrees
Fahrenheit.
Standby Servers
We keep spare servers on-line of all CPU configurations. If a server
were to experience a hardware failure, we would turn a key, grab the
handle on the drive, pull it out, and insert it into an identical
standby CPU. We would then reboot the second machine and the server
would be up and running again in a matter of minutes.
Connected to Multiple Backbones Our links to the internet.
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Telia Gigabit link to Internet AIX Gigabit link to
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MFNX Gigabit link to Internet
PCCWBTN Gigabit link to Internet |
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Level 3 Gigabit link to Internet XO Gigabit link
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Network Redundancy
Utilization of intelligent end-user routing software called Border
Gateway Protocol (BGP), between Qwest, GC and GTE, who use the same
protocol. BGP identifies which path is the most efficient for each data
packet and then routes the packet to its destination on the fastest path.
This increases the speed at which web pages sent from our NOC arrive at
their destination.
Raw Performance Equals Low Latency/High Throughput
Too often providers operate their networks at three to four times
responsible capacity. As a result, their corresponding transfer times reach
over 300ms. Host For Life network daily average is 27% of its capacity,
with midday peak spikes reaching only 33% capacity. Host For Life
guarantees you will be carried off our network in less than 80ms over a
five minute average at any time of day or night.
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