Battery Backup

Prevent lapse between street power and equipment
Over 480 batteries implemented as backup
Keep facility running until power is restored or main generator is started

Generator

Designed to handle state & local government in catastrophic event
1750-kilovolt Caterpillar generator
Receives a direct 22,000-volt power feed to its three square D transformers
12,500 gallons of diesel fuel are on reserve to feed the generator
2 Liebert 750 KVA UPS units, N +1 inline redundant hardware component
Site Scan system updates NOC on status of power, air handlers, and UPS
N + 2 system design
Enough power to conduct business as usual for one week
Housed directly across from an Edison power plant
Ran for six hours independent of outside resources after the Landers earthquake

Earthquake Preparedness

Flexible architecture
Capable of withstanding earthquakes measuring magnitude 8.0
"Erector Set" type of design allows building to flow with earth's movements
Plumbing is spring mounted to ensures that all parts move accordingly
Emergency food and water supplies for personnel

Fire Protection

Directly connected to County of Orange fire and police departments
All personnel trained on strict emergency procedures
Equipped with halon detectors, activation switches, fire extinguishers and dry pipe sprinklers
Fire alarm annunciator map detects exact location of smoke or fire

Physical Security

Surveillance cameras patrol exterior and interior perimeters
Exterior microwaves identify movement and deter potential vandalism
Entries and exits require personnel and badge identification
Over 30 cameras secure interior
Camera locations are never disclosed to personnel or visitors
Activity is monitored from room to room
Closely guarded by County of Orange sheriff department
Prepared for bomb threats, civil disturbances, earthquakes, fires, and natural disasters

Air Filtration System

Optimum operating environment while maintaining energy efficiency
Protected from the elements
N + 2 inline redundant hardware component
Server rooms contain air filtration, cooling, and humidification systems including:

• Miller-Picking Corporation air filtration system
• Trane Chillers cooling system
• Halon fire protection system
• MEE humidification system

Humidity constantly monitored and controlled to 45 percent (+/- 5 percent)
Center ambient temperature constantly controlled to 70 degrees (+/- 5 degrees)
Trac-Tek system monitoring for leaks and/or condensation