Overview of Chicago DC1
Our main Chicago data center houses over 2,000 dedicated servers for over 1,000 customers around the world. DC1 features redundant N+1 power, HVAC, and top-of-the-line networking facilities.
Certifications and Design
- SAS 70 Type I certified
- Dual-city grid power feeds, plus battery backup with automated transfer switch and on-site diesel generator
- FM 200 server-safe fire suppression system with early pre-fire detection mechanism
- Automatic temperature and climate control system with humidity and temperature sensors located throughout the facility
- Biometric and key card security system including man-traps and rack level locking mechanism
- Staffed 24×7 by SSISG data center technicians and engineers and monitored remotely
Overview of Chicago DC2
SSISG’s second data center location features ultra-redundant power, HVAC, and networking systems with no single point of failure. The building features over 200,000 square feet of raised-floor computing space; SSISG currently has 10,000 Sqft of computing space in this location.
Certifications and Design
- Dual-city grid power feeds, flywheel based UPS system (N+2), and 16 on-site and operational generators
- Dry-pipe water-based fire suppression system with laser-based pre-fire detection mechanism (VESDA)
- Fully automatic and intelligent temperature and climate control system, with humidity and temperature sensors located throughout the facility
- 24×7 security staffing with biometric and key card access control, including man-traps and cab lock mechanisms
- On-site data center operations and network operations suites staffed 24×7 by SSISG engineers