Category Archive for : ‘F5 Tornado Resistant Data Center’

One of the most critical factors in protecting your critical data and avoiding downtime is your data center’s ability to withstand natural or man-made disasters and acts of terrorism.  The term “hardened data center” is used to describe computer room facilities that are designed to withstand these catastrophes.

The most common type of hardened data center (and many believe the best type) is a reinforced concrete structure.  Reinforced concrete offers the best protection against tornadoes, the most common natural disaster in the Midwest.  Reinforced concrete also offers excellent protection from earthquakes.

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We talk to many Chicago companies who are considering a disaster recovery colocation site. What are they looking for?

* Hardened data center facilities – companies want an F5 tornado resistant data center.
* Midwest colocation – Chicago companies are looking for a location away from the shadow of the Sears tower, but close enough to have reasonable access without driving costs up.
* SAS 70 data center – many companies want to make sure that their outsource data center is SAS 70 certified.
*Rated-4 data center – most companies expect high levels if