Physical Security
Each Rackspace data center is restricted by biometric authentication, keycards, and 24x7x365 surveillance. These help ensure that only authorized engineers have access to routers, switches and servers.
Power
Rackspace power systems deliver conditioned power while protecting against sags, surges, swells, spikes and electrical noise. Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) provide instant failover for continuity during a power outage. And our on-site, always-fueled diesel generators are prepared to pick up the load quickly during extended outages.
Cooling
Rackspace N+2 redundant chiller configuration uses a combination of centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, chilled water loop pumps and condenser water loop pumps — with redundant water sources.
HVAC
Rackspace precision Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) environment includes HEPA-equipped air handling units that remove dust and contaminants. In the event of an HVAC system failure, we have redundant HVAC systems for immediate failover.
Network
Rackspace robust network includes nine backbone providers, allowing us to shift traffic as needed. This configuration, co-developed with Cisco, guards against single points of failure at the shared network level (extendable to your VLAN environment).