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Dirik Hameed
To takes necessary precautions are the first requirements for a newly established colocation server. It's a smart way to follow the security method that leading providers of colocation service are already using for protection of their own colocation server system. Interxion is a leading provider of colocation service. A standard five grade security system is maintained by Interxion. Power security considered as the root protection for server colocation. There is a flexible power system arranged by the Interxion which is built in all the way to the cabinet and colocation server. Power infrastructure is installed with friendly facilities such as high-speed refueling. Improvement of primary design is a continuous process so that it is possible to fulfill customer requirements without suffering loss of overall efficiency. Installment of redundant equipments ensure flawless power supply as well as the expansion of total capacity. It is always a challenge to maximize energy efficiency for any system and colocation service is not an exception. By considering this fact Interxion manage to establish a continuous process of investigation. Such investigation gives chance to find out other process to save energy such as free cooling, ground water cooling, re-using wasted heat etc. Discovering any available way to improve energy efficiency is possible as well for this ongoing process. Flexibility in power system design also aids this field. Environmental control comes to the third as efficiency of equipments that are used in colocation server vastly depend on it. To ensure this, equipments are maintained under continuous surveillance. The range between 18-25°C and 50%±10% are considered as the optimum value of temperature and humidity for the cold isle respectively. Multiple air conditioners including redundant ones are used to maintain this facility. To avoid any malfunction in colocation server, smart alarming system are installed for early warning. Security of Connectivity ensures by following carrier neutral data centre concept. Using this connectivity method Interxion connects to more than 350 individual carriers as well as ISP with additional 19 European internet exchanges. The fifth step to secure a colocation service goes for carrier security. Network is divided in three general categories - global, regional and national networks. Three of these kinds are directly access to the backbone infrastructure and PoP's for all of 350 carriers. This secured network capable of ensuring necessary privacy, allowing carriers to interconnect with each other while presenting at data center at the same time. Carriers also receive advantages via existing customer community within data centre by following this system. There are additional security arrangements such as The perimeter fence, security entrance, mantraps belong to the colocation data center, secure room access system, lockable cabinets etc are installed aside those major five ones. Furthermore, clients enjoy the privilege to get acquainted with the additional security levels like lockable cages or cubes in accordance to their need. Without proving authentication by showing national ID, passport or driving license; no one is allowed to enter or leave. Beside this, customer-defined access lists are maintained for indentifying valid customers. Multiple physical security layers contain CCTV, man traps and 24x7 controlled access. Area covering the entire building has security alarm facility and external area has the facility of security guard patrol.
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