Network Information

Each and every single server is located in a state-of-the-art datacenter in Texas, USA. The Planet is among the best in quality. The data center has implemented a high-speed network specifically designed for dedicated server hosting. The Planet has invested in both network equipment and backbone connections to ensure that customers get the fastest access possible to their content and applications.

The Facility

The Planet's datacenter offers complete redundancy in power, HVAC, fire suppression, network connectivity, and security. The datacenter facility sits atop multiple power grids driven by TXU electric, with PowerWare UPS battery backup power and dual power generators onsite. The HVAC systems are a combination of glycol, chilled water, and condenser units by Data Aire to provide redundancy in cooling coupled with 8 managed backbone providers. Twelve more third party backbone providers are available in the building via cross connect. The Planet's datacenter features keycard locks on all paths to sensitive areas, as well as motion-sensitive closed-circuit cameras throughout the premesis. All visitors to the datacenter must check in and out of the facility at the front desk with a government-issued photo ID.

 

Our network architecture utilizes the Enterprise routing and switching engines from Juniper and Cisco. We utilize Juniper M20 routers as border routers, Cisco 6500 series switches in our distribution layer and Cisco 6500 switches in our aggregation layers, and Cisco 3500 and 2900 series switches at the customer layer. Our network is fully meshed and redundant with 9 backbone providers.

Backbone Carriers

* 1 Gbps Direct Fiber - AT&T
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* 2 Gbps Direct Fiber - AboveNet
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* 1 Gbps Direct Fiber - Broadwing
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* 1 Gbps Direct Fiber - Global Crossing
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* 2 Gbps Direct Fiber - Level3
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* 1 Gbps Direct Fiber - nLayer
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* 2 Gbps Direct Fiber - Sprint
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* 1 Gbps Direct Fiber - Time Warner
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* 1 Gbps Direct Fiber - UUNET
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* 1 Gbps Direct Fiber - Verio
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Access

* T3 and T1 Access - EPGN
* T3 and T1 Access - SBC
* T3 and T1 Access - Time Warner
* T3 and T1 Access - XO Communications
* T3 and T1 Access - MCI

Building Fiber

* OC48 SONET Ring - SBC
* OC48 SONET Ring - Time Warner
* OC48 SONET Ring - XO Communications
* OC48 SONET Ring - MCI
* OC48 SONET Ring - Looking Glass
* OC48 SONET Ring - Broadwing

Network

* Cisco Certified Network
* Cisco 6500 series distribution routing switched
* Cisco 6500 series aggregation switches for customer access
* Juniper M20 border routers