Server Specifications

Server Hardware

Intel Pentium 4 3.0 Ghz 800 Mhz Bus Hyperthreading computer with 1 GB DDR RAM and 80 GB SATA hard drive.

Operating System/Software

CentOS 4.0, Apache 2.052, vsFTP FTP server. Supported server side scripting languages include Miva, Perl, PHP and SSI.

Internet Connections

The server is connected to a private 24 count SONET Ring fiber optic connection. This ring, at the absolute minimum, has the capability for at least 6 OC-192s. Fiber optic lines are much more reliable then copper because they are not subject to electrical interference and they do not require electrical repeaters to boost the signal. This leaves less points of failure and exempts fiber from failure due to weather conditions, including lightning and water. In addition, fiber optical cabling has a much greater capacity for bandwidth than copper. In fact, a quarter inch fiber optical cable can easily carry as much bandwidth as many feet of copper cable. The SONET ring technology carries the fiber optical cable in a ring, giving any point on the ring access to any other point on the ring, even if the cable (ring) is cut. With copper cable, a cut will disconnect the two ends. It is important to note that many data centres and hosting companies share bandwidth and lines, whether fiber optic or copper. Our server is connected to a private dedicated internet connection. Neither the fiber optic cabling, nor the bandwidth is shared.

Power Backup

Should utility power ever fail, the UPS system kicks in while the generator automatically starts, warms up, and then switches from utility to generator power in less than 1 minute. When utility power is restored, the automatic transfer panel switches back. The UPS system also conditions and regulates incoming power to ensure consistent and clean power supply.