Data Center

Intrcomm Technology’s data center is located in the Vector Internet Services (VISI) facility in downtown St. Paul, MN. Welcome to your Internet Fortress. The servers are protected by redundant backbone connections, 24-hour-a-day physical security, 20-ton air conditioning and filtering systems to maintain optimum environmental conditions for server and network equipment, and water-free fire suppression systems that utilize FM200 clean chemical agents to neutralize any threat without equipment damage. To maintain signal integrity and avoid cabling interruptions, VISI's Data Center protects power and signal cables under a 12" raised floor. You enjoy peace of mind, knowing the machines hosting your web site are protected and monitored in a secure environment where they absolutely cannot be tampered with.
 
For a closer look at the VISI facilities, please take the online tour available at: http://home.visi.com/services/colocation/datacenter/
 
To ensure the bandwidth you require is always available, Intrcomm’s hosting service provides you with burstable bandwidth. As compared to committed bandwidth, burstable bandwidth doesn’t throttle your bandwidth usage at a predetermined level, thus hampering the performance of your web site during peak times. You will receive the bandwidth you require, when you need it.
 
Intrcomm Technology’s hosting service has proven time and again to be one of the most reliable solutions available. You will receive unrivaled connectivity to the Internet, reliable around-the-clock, 24/7. Fiber optic loops connect the VISI facilities to high-speed Internet backbone providers. Redundant backbone connections, 350 Mbps OC12 to UUNet/MCI and 310 Mbps OC3 to Qwest, ensure that your customers, suppliers and employees have continuous high-speed access to your web site and other services.
 
In partnering with VISI, power outages are never a problem. Uninterruptible power supplies continuously filter VISI's incoming power to protect Intrcomm servers from power spikes and brown outs. If power lines were to fail, VISI switches to their own in-line diesel generators for back-up power to keep our servers running. Further increasing security and reliability, Intrcomm’s host servers run the Linux operating system. With the Linux, Intrcomm can promise 99.99% uptime, unlike Windows Server environments that experience frequent lock-ups and security vulnerabilities.
 
Having a well planned data backup strategy is the most effective way to protect your vital data. With the number of hacks and viruses on the rise, properly backing up and storing your data has never been more important. In the event of system failure, the Intrcomm host servers are armed with failover machines that are ready to take over and minimize downtime. Not only will your site remain operational upon hardware failure, the system stores a complete back up of your web site on a nightly basis, thus preventing data loss.
 
Overview / Important Notes:
  • VISI is connected to the Internet via 4 redundant optical connections with multi-homed OC-12 & DS-3 Connectivity via Qwest, Sprint, UUNET & Genuity
  • 24/4/365 On-Site Security
  • Liebrant State of Art Cooling System
  • 2 million watt backup power system
  • IBM RAID Redundant Servers
  • Firewall Protection