100% Dell ServersOur ISP use only Dell servers in our web hosting platform. Utilising state-of-the-art technology have built a web hosting platform that is second to none.
The platform is designed in such a way that if any server fails another server automatically and without delay takes over that server's workload. For example, if one of the mail servers breaks down another server automatically comes online, with all the correct configuration, and takes over the work of the failed server. During this period no email is lost.
As well as this, all data is stored in two large network disk arrays. Data is automatically synchronised between the arrays so that in the event of an array failing the remaining array continues to serve data to the servers with no downtime.
Server SpecificationThe current server specification is:
* Dual Quad Core Intel® Xeon® 3.16GHz with 2X6MB Cache
* 8 GB RAM
* Dual 136 GB SCSI Drive (for the operating system)
* RAID Mirroring (for the operating system)
* Dual Power Supplies
* Dual Gigabit Network Adapter
100% Cisco Gigabit NetworkThe network operates on industry-leading network equipment from Cisco Systems. All the switches and routers are developed by Cisco. The network is based on gigabit technology, which means that it runs at a speed of 1000 Mb per second - most web hosting networks are limited to 100 Mb per second.
The network also utilises 100% CAT6 network cable, which contains four pairs of copper wire and, unlike CAT5, utilises all four pairs. CAT6 supports Gigabit (1000 Mbps) Ethernet and supports communications at more than twice the speed of CAT5e, which is the other popular standard for Gigabit Ethernet cabling.
Redhat Enterprise Linux PlatformRedhat is the leading provider of Linux open source software. For many years now Redhat Linux has been the number one choice for web hosting companies, not just because of Redhat's amazing scalability but also because of its track record as the most stable operating system available in the market today.
The systems utilise the latest Redhat server technology to allow the servers to be continually up to date with Redhat system & security patches.
ConnectivityOur ISP operates a multi-homed network utilising BGP4 technology. Simply put, they have multiple connections to the Internet with different backbone providers, should any connection fail our other connections automatically take all the traffic. Not only does this mean that they are very unlikely to lose connectivity to the Internet, but it also means that traffic moving to and from their network can choose from a range of paths to get to its final destination. This means that they have been able to configure the network always to take the fastest paths.
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