Skip to main content

Network Operations Center

Data Center Specifications

Leaving the technical aspects of implementing and managing IT tools to trained technicians is critically important. The Center for Rural Development maintains a state-of-the-art Data Center and support facility just for that purpose.

General Facility Features

  • Facility Space –2,900 square feet
  • Network Operations Center/helpdesk
  • Under floor cable management and power distribution
  • 18” raised floor
  • 120/208V AC power

Security Systems

  • Biometric fingerprint readers
  • Proximity card access
  • Monitored HD video surveillance
  • Multi-tiered/zoned access

Environmental Controls/Redundancy

  • Dual Liebert System DS 22ton HVAC units
  • Monitored/controlled temperature and humidity
  • FE-25 dry fire suppression system
  • Twin, parallel Liebert NX 160KVA UPS systems
  • Redundant A/B side power distribution units
  • 350KW Kohler diesel generator –785 gallon tank

Network Infrastructure

  • Diverse fiber entry points
  • Redundant BGP/HSRP Internet access
  • 100Gb redundant core
  • 1Gb top-of-rack switched access ports
  • Proactive network monitoring

Contact

Richard Taylor
Executive Vice President
606-677-6131
rtaylor@centertech.com

Shannon Carter
Systems Architect
606-677-6040
Shannon.carter@centertech.com

Jonathan Foster
Enterprise Systems Engineer
606-677-6169
jfoster@centertech.com