Quick Facts

Security is paramount, and the University Data Center has advanced security systems not only for the physical protection of data and devices, but for the defense of digital boundaries as well. High-tech monitoring systems ensure the reliability of the network and systems and a combined information technology staff of over 250 employees are dedicated to protect the integrity of, and controlled access to University data systems.

Layered security features include:

• security camera surveillance
• key card access
• biometric authentication devices (fingerprint system)
• data center personnel

The building is seismically-sound and meets International Building Code standards.

24x7 Environmental Monitoring:

• humidity and temperature control
• water leak detection
• motion detection
• 6 CRAC units (computer room air conditioner)
• 125 tons of cooling capacity
• FM200 fire supression system and pre-action system

Network and Telecom:

• 6+ miles of Copper Cable
• 2+ miles of Fiber Optic Cable
• 850+ 10/100 Ethernet Data Ports
• 150+ Gigabyte Data Ports
• Bandwidths from 56K to OC-3
• Multiple telecom and data paths leading out of the Data Center

Electrical Power:

• redundant paths into the data center
• 3,000 amps of power
• 2 emergency generators
• 2500 KW transformer
• 300+ power receptacles

Storage Hardware & Software:

• 115 racks
• 500+ servers
• 60+ terabytes of storage space
• 9 storage area networks (SANs)
• 285+ applications supported

Remote & Local Management of Network and Systems

Space:

• 4,200 square feet
• 1,060 floor tiles