Site Security
- Constructed to and operated in accordance with BS5979. This regulates security measures such as: intruder alarms, fire alarms, CCTV, anti-burglary and
anti-vandalism.
- Alarms are monitored by the UK's leading alarm receiving centre to the standard demanded by bank vaults.
- 24/7 remotely monitored CCTV.
- Proximity badge encrypted access-control system.
- Outside M25, M60 and city centres.
- Unmarked rural location.
- Solid steel interlocked doors.
- Admission to the site is by appointment only — authorised personnel are always escorted and photo ID is always required.
- Access control system maintains an audit trail of admissions and violation attempts.
- Multi-level "onion-skin" security access.
Resilient Infrastructure
- Backup power by dual-redundant auto-start, 3-phase 415V generators.
- Bulk diesel tanks storing backup fuel.
- 2 UPSes, each with redundant power generation and redundant battery modules — provides power continuity through transition to generator power.
- Environmental control from dual plant-units achieving N+1 redundancy.
- Each suite has full environmental monitoring.
- Diverse connectivity from a number of bandwidth providers or the flexibility of installing your own independent provider.
- Redundant connectivity via deeply-dug communications ducts to protected exchanges and multiple private line-of-sight circuits.
- High-specification datacentre environment.
- Datacentre infrastructure and systems designed and supported by Faelix Limited.
- Each suite is protected by a fire detection system.
- BGP4 routing provides resilience against individual line failure.
- Mains supply capable of delivering around 4500 watts per square metre.
- Fully duplicated ProCurve switching infrastructure.
Virtual Xen Server Hosted in a Hardened ex-MoD Facility
For just £50/month:
- Linux-hosted Xen DomU
- Debian etch base system
- root password
- ssh access
- 64Mb RAM
- 128Mb swap on RAID1 volume
- 4096Mb disk-space on RAID5 volume
- 50Gbyte/month world-wide data transfer
- 1 static IPv4 address
- /64 IPv6 netblock
Options:
- send your own Xen-ready OS image: £50 setup
- upgrade from 64Mb RAM to 96Mb RAM: £5/month
- upgrade from 96Mb RAM to 128Mb RAM: £5/month
- upgrade from 128Mb RAM to 192Mb RAM: £5/month
- upgrade from 192Mb RAM to 256Mb RAM: £5/month
- additional 128Mb swap on RAID1: £5/month
- additional 2048Mb disk on RAID5 volume: £5/month
- extra 50Gbytes data transfer: +£50
- upgrade 50GBytes/month to 1Mbit/sec data transfer (95th percentile billing): +£150/month
- each additional 1Mbit/sec data transfer (95th percentile billing): +£200/month
Colocation in a Hardened ex-MoD Facility
For just £250/month:
- 1U rackspace
- escorted access by appointment only (minimum 48 hours' notice required;
installation/removal included in contract, all other access at standard consultancy rates)
- 0.5A total constant power feed (fed from 10A IEC; we reserve the right to
measure power usage from time to time)
- one 100Mbit ethernet port (copper/RJ45)
- 50Gbyte/month data transfer (measured per port)
- 1 static IPv4 address
- /64 IPv6 netblock
- 1000mm depth racks
Options:
- second 100Mbit ethernet port (copper/RJ45), can be fed from separate network switch: +£10/month
- upgrade 100Mbit to gigabit ethernet port (copper/RJ45/jumbo frames): +£20/month
- ethernet over fibre port: POA
- extra 1U space: +£30/month
- extra 0.5A power: +£25/month
- extra 10A IEC power feed (can be fed from separate UPS and generator pair on same phase for dual-PSU equipment; no power supplied with feed): +£5/month
- upgrade 10A IEC power feed to UK-style 13A socket: +£5/month
- extra 50Gbytes data transfer: +£50
- upgrade 50GBytes/month to 1Mbit/sec data transfer (95th percentile billing): +£150/month
- each additional 1Mbit/sec data transfer (95th percentile billing): +£200/month
Note: colocation by arrangement only. Due to the nature of this facility, equipment needs inspection before agreement to colocate.
Please call us on 0161 8629595 to discuss your requirements.
- All prices are exclusive of UK VAT at 17.5%.
- Prices valid until 30th November 2007.
- Hosting prices are based on a 12 month contract. Discounts for extended contracts. Short term contracts may be arranged upon request.
- Pricing for bespoke options available upon request.
- Volume discounts available upon request.
- "Green/eco projects" may be eligible for a discount of up to 10% on hosting.