The Atvantage Data Center is a one-of-a-kind, world-class facility. Located in the Center 7 building in Lindon, UT, it features a gigabit backbone network, multiple backup power supplies, several gigabits of local loop to the internet, state-of-the-art environmental controls, and numerous security systems.

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Reliability & Performance

A constant supply of power is absolutely essential to Atvantage service operations. Specifications for the Center 7 building called for 60 watts of power per square foot. Back-up power capability has been over-engineered by approximately 40% to provide five layers of power generation redundancy to ensure uninterrupted power.

• Uninterruptible Power Source, UPS-The UPS acts like a huge surge protector, providing clean power to computer systems. The UPS system is tied into both the utility power as well as into the diesel generator power systems.
• DC Batteries-Emergency DC battery banks are constantly being charged. Always online, these batteries provide approximately 2.5 hours of emergency power. However, the batteries are only required to carry the load of the facility for 13 seconds while the diesel generator system comes online.
• Diesel Generator-The 1500-kilowatt backup diesel generator is one of the largest commercially available generators available in the industry. A 6,000-gallon fuel tank supplies the generator. Contracts with diesel fuel providers provide for ongoing fuel deliveries, generating power for the facility indefinitely.
• Mobile Diesel Generator-In the event the diesel generator fails, the battery back-up system can supply power until a mobile diesel generator is placed in service.

Data Bunker

The underground data bunker is a highly secure, hardened area that features steel reinforced concrete walls. From the bunker fourteen (14) four-inch conduits run throughout the business complex where the Center 7 building is located. These conduits extend the network to the park's perimeter. Three egress points leaving the park enable the fiber networks to go out disparate pathways. This reduces significantly the risk of the network going down because of contruction-related digging and excavation in the business complex.

Connectivity

The data bunker houses multiple gigabits of local loop to the Internet. Two fiber SONET (Synchronous Optical Network) rings currently support the facility: 1) an OC-48 from XO Communications (formed from the merger of NextLink and Concentric); and 2) an OC-12 from Qwest Communications (formally the USWest network combined with the Qwest network). Center 7 has also provisioned multiple DS3s, which are 45 MB of Internet bandwidth.

Security

The Center 7 building features a redundant suite of security systems, including video monitoring systems, man-traps, card-key systems, hand-scan systems, and a 24x7 team of security officers.

Environmental Controls

The Bunker, Data Center, and NOC are protected by a two-stage, dry-pipe, pre-action fire suppression system. The system has several built-in, fail-safe features that provide state-of-the-art fire protection. In addition, a fully monitored, fault-tolerant HVAC system maintains the appropriate climate for data and network system operations.