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Environmental Controls

A Carefully Controlled Environment.

All of Savvis’ data centers are built on raised floors and have high-volume, zoned temperature and humidity control systems that permit systems to run under optimal conditions at all times. Naturally, all of our systems are monitored on a 24/7 basis by our experienced technical professionals.

Around-the-Clock Infrastructure Protection.

HVAC. We’ve configured air conditioning in our data centers to allow for proper heat dissipation, permitting our sites to operate within an acceptable temperature range. To maintain the flow of air conditioning to your data center infrastructure, we employ redundant (N+1) HVAC units within each of our locations. The HVAC units are powered by normal and emergency electrical systems, in order to maintain their availability. Additionally, we’ve installed cold water tanks that keep air conditioning units functioning when we’re required to transition from direct power to generator power during emergencies.
Fire suppression. We also employ the latest fire suppression methods. To detect smoke from the earliest stage of combustion, we’ve installed fire suppression systems at each of Savvis’ data center locations. The systems utilize state-of-the-art "sniffer" systems, augmented by heat detection and dry-pipe sprinkler systems.
Seismic engineering. Savvis has performed extensive seismic engineering to keep potential disasters from interrupting your business operations. In regions that are prone to seismic activity, we provide you with the necessary level of bracing. We’ve installed seismic isolation equipment to cushion facilities against movement, in addition to installing earthquake bracing on all equipment racks. And, racks at all of Savvis’ data centers — not just those in traditional earthquake zones — are anchored to the concrete slab below the site’s raised floor.