Technical Spec On Colo
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VinTALK's redundant Class IV IP-PBX call platform is located at a state-of-the-art colocation facility in San Diego, California which houses VinTALK's switching equipment and network interconnections to deliver high quality voice services. The network infrastructure includes connections to customer T-1 lines, voice switches to process calls between VinTALK customers and other networks, and interconnections to the public telephone and internet networks. Key infrastructure at the data center provides redundancy of power, air conditioning, call platform servers, internet providers, switches, and equipment to ensure 99.999% uptime.
Technical Spec On Colo
- 1. Technical & Support Specifications VinTALK’s redundant Class IV IP-PBX call platform is co-located at the Time Warner Telecom co- location facility in San Diego, California. This state-of-the-art facility houses VinTALK’s IP soft switching equipment and the network interconnections over which we deliver high quality voice services to our customers. It is this network infrastructure that allows VinTALK to deliver outstanding telecommunications services. The VinTALK network includes: • Connection of high-speed T-1 lines from our customers to our network • Voice switches that process all inbound and outbound calls - All calls on the VinTALK network are free to our customers (see min. allotment) - Local calls to customers on other operator networks, such as Qwest, Verizon, BroadVox, MCI and Global Crossing are delivered over the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and are also free to our customers. - Long Distance and International calls are also completed over the Vinculum IP network at lower rates than any domestic or international provider. • Interconnection to the Public Switched Telephone Network for voice traffic • Interconnection to the Public and Private Internet for data traffic Key infrastructure components at the VinTALK data center include: Redundancy of Power and Air-Conditioning • N+1 redundancy on all power systems ensure that failure in one area will not interrupt service at any level. • Dual power circuits in each cage provide redundancy against failure of power within the lines running to the racks • Battery power and UPS supply interruption-free fail-over power for at least 120 minutes with the facility at full capacity • Power generators are fully operational within 15 seconds. Diesel in the generators will allow the facility to operate for 48 hours and the facility has contracts with multiple local diesel providers to power the facility indefinitely • Air temperature and humidity is kept at a constant level throughout the facility to prevent damage to equipment and switches. All areas are kept at 70(+/-2) degrees F and 30-60% relative humidity. • Redundant call platform servers providing 99.9% call delivery. • Redundant internet providers to ensure “always on” capability.
- 2. Network Security and Operation • N+1 redundancy on all switches and equipment ensure that VinTALK meets its high (99.999%) uptime guarantee to our customers • Quality of Service guarantees are met by monitoring and adjusting service levels in near real time through our Network Operations Center (NOC) 24/7/365. • All of VinTALK' equipment sits behind a dedicated firewall to protect against unauthorized access Physical Security • Full physical security is included for the network site • Multi-zoned dry pipe water-based fire suppression systems protect against damage to switched and equipment in the event of an emergency • Overhead cable raceways shield all cables and lines from contact and/or abuse Communications access • High-speed access and bandwidth so that your network responds instantly • These communications facilities also ensure that your customers see you as a company with outstanding, modern and dynamic communications. Monitoring and Support • VinTALK provides 24/7/365 network and server monitoring and live support • VinTALK monitors network, bandwidth, lines and service so our customers can see current performance and anticipate any needed change. Customers of VinTALK have complete access to their communications services 24 hours per day, 365 days per year through web-site access. Using this interface, customers can, at any time – from any location worldwide, access their systems, programs and data. With this access, customers can instantly monitor, view, change, install or update their telephone systems. VinTALK supplies a 24/7/365 NOC for customers to use in reporting problems, seeking assistance, or just asking for help.