Data Centre – Barrie, Ontario
Cogeco Data Services
offers flexible,
secure, connected
and fully managed
ICT solutions at its
Flagship Data Centre
in Barrie, Ontario
Data Centre Overview
The Barrie Data Centre offers Cogeco Data Services customers the ideal
combination of cloud and colocation infrastructure with complementary managed IT and connectivity services. Built to exceed Tier 3 standards, the highly secure facility is Tier 3 design certified by Uptime Institute. The facility features enterprise-class infrastructure with power redundancy, biometric access control, 24/7/365 monitoring, video surveillance and security that guarantees 100 percent uptime, backed by Service Level Agreements.
The Barrie data centre is ideal for enterprises that require fully managed primary and secondary colocation services – with flexible options for business continuity/ disaster recovery, high availability and hybrid cloud and colocation solutions. Its location within 100 kilometres of downtown Toronto makes it a perfect choice for disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.
Why Cogeco Data Services?
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Single-Point Solution for Colocation, Cloud, Connectivity, Backup,Disaster Recovery, Managed IT and Security Services
By combining its wholly owned infrastructure with its expertise in data centre, cloud, connectivity, managed IT and security services, Cogeco Data Services is uniquely positioned to offer you a flexible, hybrid, seamless and single solution for your ICT needs.
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Enterprise-Class Infrastructure to Ensure the Protectionand Availability of Your Data
Cogeco Data Services owns, operates and manages all of its data centres. We offer a 100% uptime guarantee, which is backed by an industry-leading Service Level Agreement (SLA). To meet this guarantee, the Barrie data centre’s key systems – such as power supply and fire suppression systems, Internet connectivity, core routers and cooling units – have a minimum of N+1 redundancy.
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High Availability Connectivity from Cogeco Data Services’All-Optical Network
The Barrie data centre offers a variety of connectivity options from Cogeco Data Services’ wholly owned, all-optical network– including high-availability Internet, MetroLAN/LANX Ethernet, IPVPN and Wavelength Services.
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Cloud Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)Cogeco Data Services offers high performance enterprise-class cloud infrastructure that provides a highly secure, reliable and scalable platform for your compute, storage and backup requirements. Our cloud IaaS platform offers an innovative approach to deploy your mission-critical applications with private, public, or hybrid cloud solutions.
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Backup and Disaster RecoveryOur flexible, agile and scalable Cloud Backup and Disaster recovery (DR) solution hosted across our data centres in Canada will enable you to meet your Disaster Recovery (DR) objectives.
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Managed IT and Data Centre ServicesIn addition to colocation services, you can now take advantage of Cogeco Data Services’ data centre, managed IT, network and cloud services to further reduce your operational costs.
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A Secure Environment for Your Critical Applications and Data4
24/7 Network Monitoring and SupportSince business hours are no longer nine to five, the Barrie data centre provides 24/7/365 technical support to ensure that your business’ services are running smoothly at all times. Our experts are always on hand to monitor your services and provide you with support.
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Flexible and Scalable Data Centre ServicesThe Barrie Data Centre offers flexible services to meet your current and future needs. Beyond technical expertise, Cogeco Data Services will also take the time to get to know you and your business, so you will receive customized solutions that meet the specific needs of your IT environment.
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Compliant with Industry RegulationsThe Barrie data centre is Tier 3 design certified by Uptime Institute. The facility was designed with CSAE 3416 and PCI DSS certifications in mind and will undergo the testing process after it has been operational for the required amount of time.
Services available at Barrie Data Centre
Colocation – Rack, Cabinet, Cage; Managed / Unmanaged;
Smart Hands & Eyes
Cloud IaaS – Public, Private, Hybrid, Georedundant
Backup and Disaster Recovery
Connectivity – MetroLAN, Managed IP VPN, Managed Wavelength, Internet
Managed IT – Operating System, Server, Network, Application, Database
Managed Security – Firewall, Anti-Virus / Anti-Spam, DDoS, IDS
Building
• Location: Barrie, Ontario • 4 acre lot with 60,000 sq. ft.
total building area
• Built in 2004, renovated in 2010. Data centre renovations in 2013 and expansion in 2015
• Owned by CDS, no other
tenants, single level non-descript • Data centre operational capacity:
30,480 sq. ft. Module 1: 9,250 sq. ft., Module 2: 8,630 sq. ft., Module 3: 12,600 sq. ft. • Ideally located for Geo Diverse
applications hosted in the GTA • Ground Level Loading dock
available
• Free parking available
Design Features
• Certified Uptime institute Tier III for design, many features at Tier IV standard or better
• Steel mesh reinforcement layer in drywall partitions
• 3 independent data centre modules built within a concrete block foundation
• 5 meeting rooms and additional workstation space available through advance booking arrangement.
• Shared customer lounge area with vending machines and washrooms
• Access doors are all metal supported by metal frames
• Raised floor area contained within interior thermal envelope partition
• Interior building height: 22 feet • Ceiling height: 12 feet from
raised floor to drop ceiling • Plenum height: 9 feet from drop
ceiling to roof deck
• Raised floor height: 15 Inches, tiles rated for 1500 lb. load
Telecom
• Direct access to low latency, reliable and redundant connectivity
• 2 x Diverse entry points
managed and owned by CDS for fibre connections
• 2 x Diverse Carrier Meet Me Rooms for colocation of carrier network equipment and CDS network equipment
• Multiple discrete
communications paths and cross-connect points provided inside data centre to customer cabinets
• All network equipment is on dedicated UPS/battery backup to ensure uptime
• All third party connections terminated in the CDS meet-me room, cross connects performed by CDS staff
• All cabling installation work is performed by certified CDS staff within the data centre
Power infrastructure
• Primary: Utility feed of 10 MW (Megawatts)
• Schneider Symmetra UPS designed in minimum N+1 configuration with minimum 12 minute run time under full load • Continuous UPS power
conditioning for improved performance and longevity of load side systems
• Battery type: VLRA (valve-regulated lead-acid battery) • Generator: CDS owned and
operated Generators support all three modules in a N+1 design • Fuel Type: Diesel via 2 separate
fuel suppliers, adequate fuel storage for minimum of 72 hours • Dual switchboards provide two
active power distribution paths and maintenance isolation • Receptacles: 240 Volts
• Low to High Density Cabinet (1.0 – 11 kW): includes combination lock, Primary and Secondary PDU, A & B power feeds, separate UPS for each power feed and 3 access cards (Higher Density available upon request)
Cooling
• State-of-the-art Schneider EcoBreeze Indirect Evaporative Cooling system deployed in N+1 configuration provide industry leading PUE for Modules 1+2 • Redundant power provisioning
and mechanical systems for continuous cooling operation
Cooling (continued)
• Chilled Water System with CRAH (Computer Room Air Handlers) deployed in N+1 configuration for Module 3
• Dual makeup water tanks support operations for minimum of 36 hours without municipal water supply
• Air distribution is done through CRAH units utilizing flooded cooling into the room (not under floor supply)
Rack/ Cabinet Specifications
• Space Configuration: Rack/Cabinet configuration
• Module 1 - 24”W x 42”D x 78.5”H (42U, APC AR3100) • Module 2 & 3 - 24”W x 48”D
x 84”H (45U, APC AR3305) • Other cabinet sizes can be
reviewed
• Hot-Aisle Containment System (HACS) maximizes in row cooling predictability, capacity, and efficiency1
• Cabinet Power: 2 CDS provided PDU with IEC C13 and IEC C19 receptacles delivering power at 240 V.
• Open mesh front and rear doors • 3-number combination cabinet
lock system (Access card security control available at additional cost)
• Cage space available on request (minimum of 180 sq. ft.)
Building Access & Security
• Access Controls: Turnstile entry,access card and biometric scan
• 24/7/365, onsite security office with UL-752 protection
• Unescorted customer access 24x7
• Surveillance: Advanced video monitoring - exterior grounds, entrance points, traffic corridors, and critical infrastructure
• Security operations defined and managed to meet CSAE 3416 operating requirements
• Perimeter fence with access card gate control
Fire
• Monitoring: VESDA advanced warning system
• Vortex nitrogen/atomized water fire suppression
• Two-stage dry-pipe pre-action sprinkler system
• Vortex and pre-action system have separate smoke detection system
• Halotron clean agent fire extinguishers for supplementation protection
Emergency Preparedness
• 24x7 Data Centre Operations(DCO), field technicians on call for emergencies
• Generator power backup for the DCO to ensure availability of all essential network/infrastructure monitoring tools in the event of a power outage
• CDS NOC located in the GTA for disaster recovery requirements
Smart Hands & Eyes
• CDS’ Smart Hands & Eyesservice to provide customers with day to day support based on a customer initiated request • Service available 9am to 5pm
on business days and only on a case-by-case basis
Additional Services
• Connectivity Services (LANX, Managed IP VPN, Managed Wavelength Services, etc.) • Gateway Internet Access,
Standard and High Availability Internet Services
• Cloud IaaS (Public, Private, Hybrid)
• Managed IT Services (Operating System, Server, Network, Application, Database) on a custom basis only
• Managed Security Services (Firewall, Anti-Virus / Anti-Spam, DDoS) on a custom basis only • Professional Services
(Assessment & Design, Migration, Procurement, Installation, Vendor
Management) on a custom basis only
Certifications
• Uptime Institute Tier III Design Certified: Module 2 and 3 • CSAE 3416 Type 2 Report:
Module 1 (Module 2 and 3 planned for 2016)
• PCI (Planned for 2016)
About Cogeco Data Services
With its suite of ICT solutions (Data Centre, Managed IT, Private and Public Cloud IaaS, Connectivity, Voice and Professional Services), Cogeco Data Services supplies its customers with the fast, reliable and secure ability to access, manage, move and store large amounts of data worldwide. The Company’s ‘always on’, tier 3 quality data centres and reliable, redundant network provide some of Canada’s largest companies and public sector organizations with near limitless bandwidth and secure facilities for hosting, storing and managing mission critical data.
To learn more about how our Data Centre Services can help your organization, please visit www.cogecodata.com/datacentre
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