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Designed to provide flawless operation in the
face of any eventuality, Q9's state-of-the-art, high-security facilities
offer flexible, safe and scalable homes for companies who depend
on their IT operations as a critical part of their business strategy.
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Hardened perimeter (guard stations, reinforced walls, anti-hostage entrances)
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7 x 24 on-site security officers
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Archived video surveillance
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Biometric access controls
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Security access reports
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Q9 data centres utilize advanced security measures to ensure that your systems are protected at all times.
A hardened perimeter, comprised of reinforced walls and bulletproof glass at key entry points, represents just
the first point of defense. Security officers are present 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. A complex network of
video cameras blankets each facility and archives all activity. Access to each data centre is controlled by
biometric scanners and protected by highly secure entrances. Customers have direct and unannounced
access to their equipment in a Q9 data centre, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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At least two high voltage feeds
from public power grid |
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Redundant UPS back-up (30+ minutes of full power to each facility)
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Redundant power generators set to engage less than 60 seconds after power interruption
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Internal power distribution network delivers two independent power sources to every customer space
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The Q9 power distribution network provides continuous, computer-grade power 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Each data centre receives high-voltage feeds directly from the public power grid which are independent of base building
power systems. Redundant UPS systems and high-capacity power generators complete the loop and allow for regular maintenance
without interrupting customer power. Simply put, Q9 facilities are up and running at all times.
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Independent of city and building power and water
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Minimum N+1 redundancy
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Temperature and humidity held within strict tolerances
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Designed to keep your equipment operating at peak efficiency, Q9 data centres are equipped with advanced
climate control systems. Temperature and humidity are constantly monitored and controlled to exacting standards.
All HVAC systems are fully independent of city and building water and power, fully redundant and engineered to
operate each facility at 100% capacity even in the event of a component failure.
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Extensive, zoned, very early smoke detection system (VESDA)
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Advanced fire suppression using a clean agent suppression system and/or a dry-pipe, pre-action sprinkler system
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In addition to conventional smoke detection systems, Q9 data centres employ the world's most reliable early
warning smoke detection system - VESDA - throughout the facilities. The VESDA system provides the earliest possible
warning of a potential fire, ensuring the security of our customers' equipment
Q9 data centres also employ advanced fire suppression using a clean agent suppression system and/or a dry-pipe, pre-action sprinkler system.
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