Data Center Security
Global Data Vault operates data centers in Dallas and London. A Gigabit network between these sites provides further redundancy. Depending on location, security measures include, but are not limited to, the following:
Security and Access
- Biometrically controlled (finger print) physical access
- 24/7 security management
- Remote camera monitoring 24/7
- Access to equipment area 24/7 days via card key and pass code only
- Full CCTV surveillance
Power Infrastructure
- 100% generator backup
- Generator capacity 2000 KW
- Size of fuel tank 2,000 gallons
- 7 day run time fuel capacity
- UPS backup power
- 2-hour battery reserve non-redundant, 4 hours redundant
- A/B power feeds
- Grounding in accordance with NFPA 70
Environmental Controls
- Under-floor cooling provided by computer-room grade equipment
- Cooling not less than 150 BTU/h per square foot with an N+1 redundancy
- Temperature is maintained at 72 degrees F
- In the event of a power interruption HVAC systems operate on diesel generators
- 30% to 60% humidity non-condensing
Fire Detection and Suppression Systems
- Pre-action sprinkler
- Integrated smoke/heat detector system
- Under-floor leak detection system