EntirelyDigital's Michigan Data Centre is located in a secure, unmarked facility. The Michigan facility is a "class A" data centre with multiple connections to telco fibre rings, an advanced security system, a 24 hour Network Operation Centre, fire suppression system, uninterrupted power supply (UPS) and a high capacity generator.
Building Specs — Michigan Data Centre
- SAS 70 Certified
- All servers are in locked Cabinets
- For additional passive cooling redundancy, The Michigan Data Center's ceiling is a full 20 feet high. This allows equipment to radiate heat upwards instead of outwards towards neighboring servers. Total heat rejection efficiency is higher.
Features — Michigan Data Centre
Network
- Connections are assured through redundant fiber paths leading to multiple upstream carriers.
- We peer locally with our carriers, here in Southeast Michigan, and use combined layer-1 ring redundancy and layer-3 BGP4 IP protection to provide the Michigan Data Center with unparalleled uptime.
- EntirelyDigital uses only Cisco routers and switches throughout our facility and network.
State-of-the-Art Security
- Biometric security enforced through an iris scanner offers one of the most accurate, non-invasive security measures to ensure only authorized people enter the facility
- Guarded entrances have security cameras to scan and digitally record the interior and exterior of the facility 24 hours a day
- Security cameras incorporate low-light technology to allow clear visibility at night
Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) systems and a high capacity generator
- In the event of a power outage, three Liebert online double conversion uninterruptible power supplies (zero transfer time) power the Michigan Data Center while a diesel generator starts.
- This setup provides disruption and distortion free electricity to our critical load.
- An indoor fuel tank can supply independent run time for a minimum of two days and priority refueling contracts through multiple vendors guarantee a constant supply. We test the generator weekly.
Redundant Cooling System
- We use redundant (n+1) Liebert Precision System/3 air conditioning units for cooling. These high capacity units are specificity constructed to cool a high density data center.
- A complete duct infrastructure covers the entire facility and ensures equal distribution of cool air. Servers produce a dry (or sensible) heat requiring each unit to also monitor and maintain a suitable humidity level, necessary to minimize static electricity.
- Each unit has redundant compressors and AC units that are computer controlled to maintain temperature and humidity in the facility.
- For additional passive cooling redundancy, The Michigan Data Center's ceiling is a full 20 feet high. This allows equipment to radiate heat upwards instead of outwards towards neighboring servers. Total heat rejection efficiency is higher.
Fire Suppression System
- Fire suppression capabilities are executed through FM-200 gas that extinguishes fire without water, to ensure no water damage to the IDC's equipment
- The back-up sprinkler system is installed and operates as a pre-action system, keeping pressurized air in the pipes
- The air is only replaced with water when the pipes reach a high temperature and the smoke detection system determines there is an active fire due to smoke.
