Hosting Infrastructure
The hosting infrastructure supplied by NetBenefit is designed to be readily available, stable and able to deliver high-performance
connections. NetBenefit is a multi-homed hosting provider with two data centre facilities. Connections between sites utilise dual,
diversely routed links in order to provide stable and redundant inter-site connectivity.
The data centres provide the following benefits:
Power
NetBenefit design their power supplies with several criteria in mind: extremely high capacity, stability, reliability and scope
for easy expansion. The NetBenefit London facilities have a 2-megawatt power supply per floor, backed up by dedicated UPS systems
plus two further diverse mains supplies (scalable for future growth) with circuit breaker protection. This provides at least 1Kw
secure power per square meter, plus an on-site generator that can deal with total data centre load, whilst recharging the UPS.
Physical Security
Security is paramount at the NetBenefit site. All buildings and facilities are totally secure, with a complex security system
that includes 24/7 monitoring and recording, a 24-hour security guard, photo ID access and cabinet door alarms cover every part of
their facilities.
Environment
The NetBenefit hosting facilities are completely environmentally controlled, with redundant air conditioning, leak, fire and
smoke detection, and suppressant systems. Top of the range fire control equipment and early warning environmental alarm systems (Vesda)
are installed throughout their facility to detect a range of factors, including temperature levels, fire and smoke, humidity, and
unauthorised access. There is also a gas suppression system managed 24/7, with controlled shutdown. The server rooms are fully
air-conditioned with under floor cooling, maintaining the temperature at 21°C ± 3°C and humidity at 50% ± 10%.
