Benefits:

Benefits of Server Hosting with Essential

• Safeguard your company data by hosting your server in a building designed specifically for that purpose
• In the event that there is no access to the office for hours, days, or longer, all employees can still access their data
• In the event of a disaster on-site, your server and data are safe
• Multiple users across the county/continent/world need reliable access to company information or sharing files
• Free up in-house IT resources
• Centralize data for easy access 24/7 from anywhere, improving accuracy and speed of data distribution
• Teamwork becomes more efficient, business decisions more timely
• Data is automatically backed up off-site - never worry about backup again
• Comply with regulations requiring storage of data for a minimum number of years

Physical security of Data Centre

• Building Design - All external walls are reinforced with structural steel bracing. The glass, walls and security station are bullet resistant.
• Video Surveillance - Multiple fixed and remotely controlled cameras inside and outside. On-site security monitors all activity 24/7.
• Access Control - Biometric Scanners are used in conjunction with ID card readers to guarantee enhanced authenticated access to the Co-location.

Environment of Data Centre

• Detectors – State-of-the-art detectors detect as little as 3 PPM in the air. Ensures only affected areas are sprinkled with water (if needed), keeping facility 'dry.'
• Conditioned AC Power - Equipped with Battery Backup UPS system, ensures smooth transitions to generator power in the event of a power failure.
• HVAC - Liebert Deluxe System 3 HVAC system with a capacity of 30 tons ensuring temperature is maintained at 64°F -75°F with a relative humidity of 30%-55%.

Redundancy of Data Centre

• Ethernet - All Internetworking hardware is paired for additional redundancy, allowing dual redundant Ethernet feeds to the servers for maximum reliability.
• Network hardware - The primary Internetworking vendor is Cisco. Fibre enters the building at two unique points, (fibre closets) and is terminated on a Nortel 3500 switch providing 99.999% up-time, (in the OCN room).
• Power Source – The facility receives its power from the Finch Hydro Power station which is fed from 2 unique Hydro stations, terminating on 4 transformers.