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Technical Overview

For more than 7 years, FastWebServer has been trusted by its customers to deliver the business-critical technology they need to succeed. FastWebServer accomplishes this by investing in technology that provides the highest levels of performance and reliability. Here is a brief description of the world-class facilities and tools we use to host your website:

		Plug into real power FastWebServer recognizes that downtime is not an option for our servers. We invest heavily in hardware and facilities to ensure that your websites are up and running on the Internet 24x7. The network operations center boasts: Over 5,000 Square Feet of raised flooring Protected by Pre-Action Fire Sprinkler and Halon System

		Uninterruptible Power System In the unlikely event of a power outage and to protect against power surges, the data center is fully prepared and equipped to maintain uninterruptible power. To guard against any disruptions, we rely on the following essential elements: 360 KVA of UPS/PDU Systems Facility built on extensive BGE 3 tier redundant power grid system

		Industrial-Grade Cooling The data center is monitored 24x7 by ADT's state-of-the-art temperature sensors. Air temperature is maintained at an optimal 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Large fans pull filtered air into each server's protective case, ensuring that dust and particles remain outside the server. We have: 32.5 tons of chilled water cooling 40 tons of air chilled cooling Liebert industrial air conditioners

		Web Servers FastWebServer is pleased to offer customers these state-of-the-art Web servers: All Intel-Based Processors 1U and RAID Servers Dual Xeon Dell Servers

		Connected to Three Internet Backbones Whatever your bandwidth needs may be, FastWebServer has the scalability to meet them. The data center is connected to three Tier One Providers. If one experiences problems, we can route traffic to another. Each Provider sources an OC3 or higher connection with multiple routes. Our Providers are: AT&T Qwest Global Crossing

		Routers & Switches The following high-performance routers and switches boost productivity and eliminate inefficiency: Foundry NetIron Switches Redundant Cisco 7500 Routers and 5500 switches

		Backup and Recovery These tools allow FastWebServer to diagnose any problem that could impede your business and restore data within minutes instead of hours: Exabyte Mammouth II 200 Tape Cartridge Library Backup Express Recovery Software

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Data Center Partners

AT&T is a leading Tier 1 Internet Service Provider and growing at twice the market rate. One of the reasons is the AT&T OC48/OC192 IP backbone. As the market leader in high-capacity OCX solutions, AT&T brings FastWebServer world-class reliability through OC3 dedicated Internet Access via AT&T's Global IP Backbone. The backbone's multiple-ring design provides alternate routes between backbone nodes for enhanced service reliability. All routers are deployed in a redundant configuration, with fully redundant power supplies and route switch processors. They're equipped with battery backup equipment and emergency generators. In fact, the architecture enables immediate rerouting around outages for almost instantaneous service restoration. The MIS Access Redundancy Options optimize the performance of multiple, dedicated Internet circuits while eliminating single points of failure in the access circuits and routers.

Cisco Systems is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Cisco provides the market with a broad range of end-to-end networking solutions that includes routers, LAN and ATM switches and network management software to name a few. More than any other company, Cisco Systems has been responsible for creating, enhancing and advancing the frontiers of IP internetworking technology. We are proud to say that our network is entirely switched and routed on Cisco's quality hardware.

Global Crossing is a leading Internet backbone service provider. Over the past several years, Global Crossing has been building the foundation for Nationwide Digital Distribution, which radically improves the reliability and speed of the Internet. As a digital distribution company, Global Crossing handles 8.8 billion pageviews per month, translating into 1.8 billion hits per day and 1.26 million hits per minute. Today, Global Crossing routes the world's top websites including Yahoo!, The Motley Fool, Electronic Arts, Quote.com, News Alert, Pacific Bell at Hand, USA TODAY and more.

Qwest is a cutting edge Internet communications company. The Qwest network is built with the industry's most advanced technologies. It offers 10 gigabit, OC-192 speed and is constructed on a self-healing SONET ring and 2.4 gigabit (OC-48) IP architecture. In the U.S., it reaches 18,815 miles and connects to 150 cities across the country. It also extends 1,400 miles into Mexico. Cables under the Atlantic Ocean connect to Europe, where they are joined with KPN, the Dutch Telecommunications Company, in a joint venture. KPNQwest is building a 9,100 mile European network that will connect 40 cities. Qwest also is part owner of the newest digital cables in Europe, TAT 14, which will also connect to the KPNQwest network. With this type of expansion in service, Qwest will remain an international leader in the ISP marketplace with unmatched speed, reliability and coverage.

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