how orlando colocation operators design for hurricanes (slideshare)

How Orlando Colocation Operators Design for Hurricanes

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Because they operate in a region prone to hurricanes,


Orlando colocation centers have been structurally and operationally designed to cope with the hazards


that storms like Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Katrina represent


Asset Protection


In Orlando colocation centers, equipment and other physical assets are positioned off the floor,


to minimize the chance of water damage, and away from doors and windows


In multi-story facilities, servers and other valuable assets are stored on the upper floors,


with the exception of the top level, as gale-force winds can damage the roof


Emergency Power Strategies


Orlando facilities have a centralized uninterruptible power supply (UPS)


capable of maintaining the center in the event that commercial power sources become unavailable


When the UPS system senses the interruption, it transmits a signal to power up the generator


Regular System Maintenance


All disaster recovery systems are regularly maintained


• Routine inspections


• Primary power system testing


• Backup power system testing


All testing protocols are benchmarked,


meaning that they are tracked over time instead of treated as standalone ‘pass/fail’ tests


Staff Attention and Involvement


Orlando colocation center IT staff, department heads, and other employees


are fully versed on disaster recovery steps and business continuity protocols


The Bottom Line


Orlando colocation centers position all hosted servers in advantageous locations, maintain emergency power supply sources,


and train staff on rapid disaster recovery procedures


Is your colocation center in a hurricane-prone area?


If so, what protective measures have been implemented to keep the hosted servers safe during high-risk weather conditions?


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