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Our Network
Virtual Internet (VI) has invested millions in a dedicated network infrastructure to guarantee that its hosting services are world class. Its strategic partnership with one of the worlds most advanced internet infrastructure companies, Level 3 Inc., means that your servers are connected to a state-of-the-art IP network.
Our Gigabit Ethernet connectivity brings a level of bandwidth capacity that few hosting companies can equal. At a billion bits per second, Gigabit Ethernet has the potential to blow through virtually any bandwidth bottleneck. These super fast connections, combined with our direct links to the London Internet Exchange, mean that your web sites download without any hold-ups. At Virtual Internet (VI), we are extremely proud of our Data centres, not only in infrastructure and security, but in the management and way that they are maintained. We actively invite prospective clients to visit our data centre to review our network.
Virtual Internet (VI)Data Centres provide you with the safe, secure, redundant facilities for your hosting needs. Our Data centres are equipped with features such as 24 x 7 technical support, backups for power (UPS)and advanced fire detection and suppression. Virtual Internet (VI)employ the highest possible security features, including video surveillance, by both visible and hidden cameras, motion sensors, biometric identification systems, controlled photo ID key-card access and 24-hour security-guard patrols.
Virtual Internet (VI) Data Centres: Technical Specification
INFRASTRUCTURE
| Connectivity Core | 2 Gigabit per second (i.e. 2000Mbps), Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to infrastructure. |
| Burst Capacity | Up to 2000Mbps |
| Infrastructure (LINX) | IP network with direct links into London Internet Exchange. Connections run through a State of the art global IP network with single hop connections across the Atlantic. |
| Internal Cabling | Fibre-optic and 100 Base T Ethernet Cat 5 |
ENVIRONMENT
| Air Conditioning | Constant 21°C, 50% humidity |
| Redundancy | Climate controls HVAC of 150% facility capacity |
| Fire Control | Localised, pre-action, dry charged fire suppression |
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SYSTEMS
| Physical | Top floor locations, 18" raised floors throughout |
| Monitoring | Infrared motion detection systems |
| Manned | 24/7 manned security and patrols |
| Closed circuit video | All areas of the data centre feature CCTV surveillance, including all external access points. |
| Access | Security identification through Photo ID and PIN number Palm Scan identification through all major areas of the centre. |
24 x 7 On-site Network Engineers
Our London & Manchester data centres have sophisticated traffic management and switching technology. If any part of the network should fail, traffic is intelligently re-routed in under a second, so that there is no downtime for your website.







