Leaving the technical aspects of implementing and managing IT tools to trained technicians is critically important. The Center for Rural Development maintains a state-of-the-art Data Center and support facility just for that purpose.
Network Operations Center
Data Center Specifications
General Facility Features
- Facility Space –2,900 square feet
- Network Operations Center/helpdesk
- Under floor cable management and power distribution
- 18” raised floor
- 120/208V AC power
Security Systems
- Biometric fingerprint readers
- Proximity card access
- Monitored HD video surveillance
- Multi-tiered/zoned access
Environmental Controls/Redundancy
- Dual Liebert System DS 22ton HVAC units
- Monitored/controlled temperature and humidity
- FE-25 dry fire suppression system
- Twin, parallel Liebert NX 160KVA UPS systems
- Redundant A/B side power distribution units
- 350KW Kohler diesel generator –785 gallon tank
Network Infrastructure
- Diverse fiber entry points
- Redundant BGP/HSRP Internet access
- 100Gb redundant core
- 1Gb top-of-rack switched access ports
- Proactive network monitoring
Contact
Richard Taylor
Executive Vice President
606-677-6131
rtaylor@centertech.com
Shannon Carter
Systems Architect
606-677-6040
Shannon.carter@centertech.com
Jonathan Foster
Enterprise Systems Engineer
606-677-6169
jfoster@centertech.com
