Our Network

Network Insfrastructure

VPS Center, Inc. utilizes multiple fault-tolerant connections to Tier-1 backbones to ensure that data reaches the end-user in the fastest, most efficient manner possible. Specifically, we have direct connections to the infamous One Wilshire NOC in Downtown, Los Angeles. All our servers are colocated in the Equinix (formerly Pihana Pacific) data center one block away from One Wilshire.

We run the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP4) for shortest-path routing. Our entirely switched, Cisco powered network connects to the Internet via Cisco 7200 VXR series routers, ensuring the lowest possible latency and highest availability of data streaming to and from our network. The BGP4 protocol is a standard that allows for the evaluation of best-case routing for each packet bound for our network or leaving our network. Because of our redundant network architecture, packets may be sent via alternative routes and should one of our providers fail, packets leaving our network are automatically redirected through another route via a different provider.

The end result is over 99.999% network uptime.

Bandwidth & Utilization

VPS Center, Inc. currently has an abundance of excess capacity, even during peak hours, with an average utilization of merely 22% [1]. This allows for us to accommodate even the largest spikes in traffic that are often associated with the most popular web sites. We are always adding network connectivity and new routes in an effort to make sure content is delivered to your users as efficiently as possible. A low bandwidth utilization also allows for maximum uptime, even if one of our providers has an outage. Just another reason to outsource your server to VPS Center, Inc.

Power & Environment

All the servers housed in our data center are battery backed-up by industry leading APC (American Power Conversion) UPSes. Our server rooms are environmentally controlled with dedicated air conditioning systems and humidity controls.

Security

The building alarm system provides security around the perimeter of the facility as well as motion detectors on the inside. Keycard access is needed to enter the premises and all elevators. The premises is monitored 24/7 by live personnel.

[1] Statistics gathered from empirical data logged by Cisco IP Accounting from April 19th, 2002 through September 1st, 2003, generated by MRTG.