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4 WORLD CLASS DATACENTERS

KnownHost is proud to offer customers hosting in one of the largest colocation networks in the US, TierPoint, LLC (www.tierpoint.com). Our diverse and powerful network featuring providers such as Level 3, Internap, AboveNet, and TW Telecom provides our customers with optimum speed and reliability. We offer high speed connectivity from multiple carriers and clean IP addresses in a true carrier neutral environment.

We have 4 world-class datacenters to choose from.

US Central US East Coast US West Coast Europe

Central (TX) Data Center

Since 2000, businesses in North Texas, across the U.S., and around the globe have relied on TierPoint Dallas to connect and protect their most critical IT assets. With 68,000 square feet of environmentally controlled, secure data center space, TierPoint's Dallas facility offers true 2N power and multi-homed connectivity from leading Tier 1 carriers.

Test IP 67.222.0.24

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Connection cables

The back of two racks

Testing the servers

Server racks

Power Supply

A Rack Cage

Security and Access

Biometric Scanner
24x7 on-site technicians
Multiple layers of 24x7 security cameras, card readers, and key pads
Access to equipment area 24x7 via card key and key pads
Non-customers enter equipment area by escort only
All cabinets, cages, and suites are locking, with security upgrades available
Facilities are monitored with 24 hour recording and 5 day video storage

Power Systems

Leibert and Powerware UPS with 120, 208, 220VAC available
Maintainance by-pass
2400 amps DC plant
100% diesel generator backup with auto start and auto transfer switch
Generator capacity equal to building utility service
A and B DC plants totally diverse
Fuel capacity exceeds 24 hours
Fuel delivery contract with 2-hour guarantee

Network

Multiple carriers with diverse building entrances
Fully redundant Cisco architecture using 12008 routers and 6509 Layer3 switches
HSRP failover protection
Dual network feeds to each customer
100% Service Level Agreement

Environmental Controls

Liebert air
Under-floor cooling
Humidity control via Liebert units

Fire Suppression Systems

Pre-action sprinkler rated for telecommunication equipment/computer room
Integrated smoke/heat detector system

West Coast Data Center

KnownHost offers customers one of the most superior network infrastructures in the Western United States. This powerful network features a BGP blended bandwidth solution that consists of multiple Tier 1 providers including Level 3, NTT, and TATA Communications, as well as Tier 2 networks such as Specture Networks and the Seattle Internet Exchange. The Seattle Internet Exchange (SIX) providers more peering options and sometimes direct peering to a number of large networks located in the region including well-known brands such as Microsoft, Google, Amazon.com, Yahoo, Inc. and many more.

Test IP 67.222.8.60

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Facility Specifications

SSAE 16 SOC 1 audited facility
20,000 sq ft of raised floor
2.65 MW power capacity
Carrier-Class and Carrier-Neutral
Unparalleled fiber infrastructure
Onsite fuel of over 70,000 gallons
N+1 power delivery systems (UPS/Generator)
True redundant power delivery (A + B)
Advanced fire detection (Laser / Smoke)
Dual pre-action dry pipe fire suppression
Temperature controlled environment
Redundant 10Gig Tier 1 fiber on diverse paths
Fully monitored infrastructure
Multi-layered security - CCTV, private cages, lockable racks

East Coast Data Center

KnownHost's East Coast Datacenter utilizes Maryland's largest carrier-neutral data center and is the only data infrastructure business of its kind in Baltimore. This network consists of a BGP mix including Level 3, Time Warner, Zayo, and Comcast.

Supported by a state-of-the-art, 30,000 square foot facility, TierPoint Baltimore is dedicated to providing superior data center services through premier engineering design, in house technical expertise and a proven ability to deliver a safe and secure data environment for all IT needs.

Test IP 162.255.162.200

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Facility Specifications

SSAE 16 Type II audited facility
16,500 sq ft of raised floor
6.0 MW power capacity
Carrier-Class and Carrier-Neutral
Diverse and high capacity fiber infrastructure from over 12 carriers
Onsite fuel for 48 hours full load runtime
N+1 power delivery systems (UPS/Generator)
True redundant power delivery (A + B)
Advanced fire detection
Dual pre-action dry pipe fire suppression
Temperature controlled environment
Fully monitored infrastructure
Multi-layered security - CCTV, gated/fenced perimeter, dual-factor authentication, private cages, lockable racks

European Data Center

KnownHost's European datacenter located in Amsterdam with direct access to one of the largest internet exchanges in the world, AMS-IX provides unparalleled access for the European hosting market. This network consists of a BGP mix including NTT, Telia, Tiscali, Cogent & Global Crossing.

Supported by a state-of-the-art 7 facility campus, Interxion (pronounced "interaction") Amsterdam offers unparalleled reliability, security, resilience, efficiency, expansion and support.

Test IP 209.42.192.35

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Facility Specifications

Exterior security
Perimeter fencing
Fully CCTV monitored
On-site security patrol – 24/7/365
ISO 27001 certified
Biometric readers
Man traps
2N ups redundancy
Robust power distribution
Full range of AC and DC power products
N+1 Generators
Minimum N+1 CRAC redundancy per room
Industry leading cooling infrastructure
Energy efficient chiller design
Cutting edge cold containment design
VESDA (early smoke detection)
Gas fire suppression system
Direct access to the NL-IX, AMS-IX and NDIX internet exchanges
Dual-entry fibre
Redundant monitoring from London’s European Customer Service Centre
24/7 facility and service monitoring