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How Orlando Colocation Operators Design for Hurricanes
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Because they operate in a region prone to hurricanes,
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Orlando colocation centers have been structurally and operationally designed to cope with the hazards
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that storms like Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Katrina represent
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Asset Protection
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In Orlando colocation centers, equipment and other physical assets are positioned off the floor,
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to minimize the chance of water damage, and away from doors and windows
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In multi-story facilities, servers and other valuable assets are stored on the upper floors,
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with the exception of the top level, as gale-force winds can damage the roof
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Emergency Power Strategies
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Orlando facilities have a centralized uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
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capable of maintaining the center in the event that commercial power sources become unavailable
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When the UPS system senses the interruption, it transmits a signal to power up the generator
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Regular System Maintenance
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All disaster recovery systems are regularly maintained
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• Routine inspections
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• Primary power system testing
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• Backup power system testing
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All testing protocols are benchmarked,
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meaning that they are tracked over time instead of treated as standalone ‘pass/fail’ tests
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Staff Attention and Involvement
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Orlando colocation center IT staff, department heads, and other employees
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are fully versed on disaster recovery steps and business continuity protocols
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The Bottom Line
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Orlando colocation centers position all hosted servers in advantageous locations, maintain emergency power supply sources,
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and train staff on rapid disaster recovery procedures
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Is your colocation center in a hurricane-prone area?
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If so, what protective measures have been implemented to keep the hosted servers safe during high-risk weather conditions?
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