The
servers we use are located in a state of the art
Data Center in Orlando, Florida, USA.
Network
Redundancy
The network uses intelligent
end-user routing software called Border Gateway
Protocol (BGP) between there OC-3's. 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.
Studies have shown that the most common reason
for downtime is circuit failure on Tier 1 provider
backbones, the major data highways. To guard against
this potential problem, we have two Tier-1 providers.
If one experiences problems, we can route traffic
down another one. Furthermore, because we are
OnNet with Level(3) and Qwest, we share their
digital distribution architecture, which includes
private peering network connections to major Internet
carriers such as MCI, Sprint, UUNET, EUNET, AT&T,
AOL, Best, Erols, @Home, IBM Advantis and others.
These private peering arrangements allow Peachtree
WebWorks to quickly and efficiently exchange packets
of data with every major backbone carrier in a
one-to-one environment.
Network Reliability
Industry analysis reveals
that 70% of downtime of over 10 hours with any
ISP is caused by telephone circuit failure. With
Peachtree WebWorks, circuit failure is virtually
eliminated as the network is with Level(3) and
Qwest.
Peachtree WebWorks' providers also have peering
connections with other major Tier 1 providers
that allow traffic to be switched to alternate
backbones should the need arise.
Peachtree WebWorks recognizes that downtime is
not an option for your sites. That's why we make
sure the servers we use ensure that your sites
are up and running on the web 24 hours a day,
seven days a week.
The Network Operations Center (NOC) features raised
flooring. This enables a constant flow of conditioned
air and helps to maintain uniform room temperature
at all times. In addition, raised flooring reduces
static and ensures a professional, computer-grade
environment for the servers.
Finally, the NOC is located in a secure, monitored,
class A building with a minimum number of approved
personnel allowed access to highly sensitive areas
and equipment. A detailed record of employee and
visitor entry is maintained at all times.
Uninterruptible
Power System
To guard against local power
failures, the NOC has 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 back-up systems in
place, our network can stay up and running indefinitely
without relying on external power.
Industrial-Grade
Air Conditioners
The NOC has two Liebert 10
ton industrial air conditioners that condition
the computer rooms and operations center. Air
temperature is maintained at an optimal 65 degrees
Fahrenheit.
Custom Web Servers
The web servers are custom-built
industrial machines designed for a 24/7 web serving
environment. All servers are equipped with dual-redundant,
400-watt power supplies, hot swap Seagate Baracuda/Cheetah
drives and force-filtered cooling systems. In
addition, the NOC is equipped with an inventory
of identically configured, burned-in standby servers.
Force Filtered Cooling
All of the 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 that circulate this
purified air. This constant introduction of clean
air into the case creates a positive pressure
environment ensuring that dust and particles remain
outside the server.
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.
 
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