And the Data Pipe gets bigger again!

Earlier this month we increased our Highly Available Network Bandwidth to over 1.3 Gbps, spread over 3 redundant backbone providers that are each connected by a 1Gb fiber uplink to the Internet backbone.  With this upgrade, we are one of the highest capacity datacenters in Western New York.

This upgrade is the 2nd in three planned network upgrades for 2010.  In Q3 of this year, in anticipation of continued growth, we will be adding another Tier 1 backbone connection in order to bring even more bandwidth  to our clients, while also reducing bandwidth costs to our colocation clients.

Syracuse Data Center Colocation

For businesses located in the Syracuse, NY area, choosing the right data center can be a challenging task.  There are few option to choose from and with news of a national provider closing its doors, more and more Syracuse based companies (banks, credit unions , etc) are looking elsewhere to locate their mission critical data. 

EarthLink operates a SAS 70 Type II Enterprise Class data center in Rochester, NY.  With a short drive from Syracuse, EarthLink location is not only convenient but also is the right distance away for providing a reliable and secure facility to operate as a disaster recovery center.   With the tough winter storms Central, NY gets each year, this can be important.  Also, EarthLink is one of the most cost effective data center solutions provider in the region.   We are one of the few data centers across the country offering true metered power allowing our customers to pay only for the power they use, not a high fixed rate. This can lead to a savings of thousands of dollars each year. Our customers also benefit from our competitive pricing on bandwidth, allowing for even more savings compared to data centers in Syracuse.

Our team understands that your data and IT infrastructure is critical to your business. This is why we know it comes down to more than just cost savings. Our team of expert engineers and customer service is second to none. Our new SAS70 Type II Certified Data Center can provide Syracuse, NY a great option for colocation and disaster recovery.

Full Cabinet Colocation PDU (Full Rack PDU)

Which Power Distribution Unit should I buy for my Co-location ?  Our Most Popular choice of PDU’s amongst most of our Co-Location Customers is TripLite PDUMV20HVNET in the 30A/208V Flavor.

Questions to Ask yourself are:

• Should I go with 120V or 230V?  Generally we recommend 230V, as most equipment can handle it these days.
• Is Remote Reboot Capabilities Needed? 

If Remote Reboot Cabailities are needed, Tripp Lite makes a Switched, Metered Rack PDU that give IT managers the ability to remotely monitor PDU power consumption and in-rack environmental conditions, and to turn on, turn off, recycle or lock out power to each individual receptacle.  This product is Tripp Lite Model # PDUMV20HVNET

Another Low Cost option is the Tripp Lite Model PDUV30HV.  We can also lease you one of these models with your Colocation Cabinet for $15/mo if you want to try one out.