World Class Data Centers

Connectivity
Your servers connect to the Internet through multiple redundant connections provided by some of the largest backbone providers in the world - UUNET, Genuity, Global Frontier and Applied Theory - ensuring data delivery to the end user in the fastest, most efficient manner possible. GNP guarantees a 99.9% uptime by utilizing redundant connections and data centers.

	Our network is fully switched with top quality components from Cisco Systems.
	Our entire N.O.C. is wired with 100Mbps UTP Category 5 wiring.
	IL has 2 DS-3’s (45Mbps) and 1 OC3 (155Mbps) on separate and diverse backbones (UUNET, Genuity and Global Frontier).
	CT has 2 DS-3’s (45Mbps) on separate and diverse backbones (Global Frontier, Applied Theory).

Routing
Our network utilizes Border Gate Protocol (BGP4). BGP4 protocol is the standard that allows for routing of packets of information sent out from the GNP Network, thus creating a truly redundant network by routing traffic over the most efficient route possible. Due to our redundant entirely switched Cisco powered network, data is automatically redirected through another route in the event of a router failure. Should one of our backbone providers fail, packets are automatically redirected through another one.

Bandwidth
We installed top-of-the-line Cisco Systems 7000 series backbone grade routers on the core layer and Layer 3 switching on the distribution layer providing superior segmentation and increased bandwidth across the backbone. Each server is connected to it's own switched 100Mbps port reducing congestion. This configuration provides maximum uptime in the event one of our providers faces an outage. Bandwidth utilization is continuously monitored, allowing us to accommodate even the largest bandwidth surges.

It is a misconception that the amount of bandwidth (size of the pipes that carry the data) differentiate web hosting companies. But in reality it is not the size of the pipe that matters, it is the utilization levels that do matter. We have multiple redundant connections which allow us to guarantee customers a maximum of 60 per cent capacity utilization at peak times and an average of 40 per cent utilization across our network.

Redundant Power Systems

	Each of our data centers receive 1200 amps of power through secure underground cables.
	Redundant instantaneous failover provides all equipment with uninterrupted power supply through APC battery backups.
	For extended outages, an onsite 250 KW natural gas-powered generator provides backup.
	Modular power protection for servers and business critical applications.

Monitoring
In addition to our multi-homed connections, our company performs 24/7 network monitoring through both of our Network Operations Centers (NOCs) located in the US. Our NOCs monitor the HTTP port, and conduct Ping tests every 5 minutes to determine if the servers are active. In the event that a port is unreachable, an email is sent to every member of our technical staff. Additionally, the NOCs provide our engineers with real-time status, notification and forecasting of network events. Both of our data centers are monitored 24/7 by highly qualified network engineers and administrators.

Our  facilities offer the widest range of physical security features including state-of-the-art smoke detection, HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) and fire suppression systems, and 24x7 secured access. Within these facilities, we are able to deliver the highest levels of reliability through redundant connections to multiple providers, fully redundant power on the premises and backup generators.