Managed Data Centre Services
Business-critical Internet applications demand world-class reliability and security. To this end, Tenzing's robust 2(N+1) Data Centres are engineered to withstand multiple points of failure and still maintain a level of redundancy that exceeds lesser Data Centres under normal operation. At the same time, one of Tenzing's core values is environmental responsibility and it delivers by employing state-of-the-art power and cooling technologies in its Data Centres to maximize energy efficiency and eliminate any carbon footprint.
Key Business Benefits
- World-class infrastructure for a tiny fraction of the cost of building and maintaining yourself
- A secure, "off-site" facility for storing and/or processing critical business information
- Strategically located primary and secondary data center locations for geographical redundancy
- Environmentally responsible zero carbon emission footprint
2(N+1) Power Systems
- 2(N+1) redundancy via independent "A" and "B" power circuits provides more than double the protection of typical N+1 data center designs.
- A/B Utility Grids: Facility has "A" and "B" power feeds from two independent, zero carbon emission utility grids. The "A" and "B" feeds from each utility come from four separate substations with diverse paths into the facility's secure power vault.
- A/B Generators: The "A" and "B" utility feeds are connected to independent ATS (Automatic Transfer Switches) and Diesel Generator Farms. This architecture creates multiple layers of redundancy against primary and secondary power loss as well as redundancy during maintenance periods. On-site diesel fuel depot and fuel supply contracts ensure that secondary power can be supplied indefinitely in the event that both utility grids suffer an extended outage.
- A/B UPS: The "A" and "B" utility feeds are also connected to independent UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems each capable of sustaining the Data Centres full power load. UPSs condition all utility power going into the Data Centre and ensure an uninterrupted switch from primary (utility) to secondary (generator) power.
- A/B PDUs: The 20, 30 and 40 Amp, 208 Volt, 3 Phase "A" and "B" power feeds are metered and switchable at the port level via pre-installed PDUs (power distribution units).
- A/B Power Supplies. To take full advantage of the premium A/B power systems engineered into Tenzing's Data Centre, servers with redundant power supplies are plugged into both the "A" and "B" power feeds. If there is a power failure in either the "A" or "B" feed or a failure of one the power supplies, the server will automatically adjust and draw power from the functioning circuit and power supply rather than split its power load.
Advanced Environmental Management
- To maintain the optimum environment in its Data Centres, Tenzing uses a combination of award-winning technologies: APC "InfrastruXture" and Enwave "Deep-Water" cooling. Together, these cooling systems achieve the highest levels of cooling efficiency and reliability available.
- Air is circulated and filtered every 90 seconds to remove dust and contaminants from the data center.
- Data Centres have VESDA (Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus) system provides advanced warning to stop any fire before it starts and, in the unlikely event one should occur, a FM200 fire suppression systems is installed to stop a fire from spreading.
Physical Security
- Physical access is restricted to authorized Data Centre technicians and bonded facility contractors. Guests and clients do not have physical access to Tenzing's data centers apart from escorted tours which are only permitted during scheduled times with prior clearance.
- All Data Centre employees undergo a complete background security check before they're hired.
- Entrance to facility is secured by a man trap and 24x7x365 uniformed security.
- Entrance to production area of facility has additional man-trap with biometric identity authentication system and video monitoring.
Data Centre Technicians
- Data Centre Technicians trained to the highest industry standards.
- Required to be experienced in managing enterprise-class IT infrastructures with strict change management protocols.
- On-site coverage 24x7x365.