Network Redundancy

Sasquatch Computer uses intelligent end-user routing software called Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) between their OC-3's. BGP identifies which path is the most efficient for each data packet and then routes the packet to its destination on the fastest path. This increases the speed at which web pages sent from our NOC arrive at their destination.

Studies have shown that the most common reason for downtime is circuit failure on Tier 1 provider backbones, the major data highways. To guard against this potential problem, we have two Tier-1 providers. If one experiences problems, we can route traffic down another one. These private peering arrangements allow Sasquatch Computer to quickly and efficiently exchange packets of data with every major backbone carrier in a one-to-one environment.


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Network Reliability

Industry analysis reveals that 70% of downtime of over 10 hours with any ISP is caused by telephone circuit failure. Sasquatch Computer's providers also have peering connections with other major Tier 1 providers that allow traffic to be switched to alternate backbones should the need arise. We recognize that downtime is not an option for your websites. That's why we invest heavily in hardware and facilities that ensure that your clients are up and running on the web 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Sasquatch Computer's Network Operations Center (NOC) features raised flooring. This enables a constant flow of conditioned air and helps to maintain uniform room temperature at all times. In addition, raised flooring reduces static and ensures a professional, computer-grade environment for your servers. Finally, the NOC is located in a secure, monitored, class A building with a minimum number of approved personnel allowed access to highly sensitive areas and equipment. A detailed record of employee and visitor entry is maintained at all times.


Uninterruptible Power System

To guard against local power failures, Sasquatch Computer has two industrial-grade, three-phase Liebert UPS systems. These act as back-up batteries, maintaining uninterrupted power in case of surges or power outages. With these back-up systems in place, we can keep our network up and running indefinitely without relying on external power. Our reserve energy comes from a high-power battery backup system and a diesel generator. The battery backup system kicks in the moment that power is lost. Simultaneously, the diesel generator is activated to take over. Capable of powering the Data Center for an extended period, the generator concurrently replenishes the batteries to take over again if the generator expires.


Industrial-Grade Air Conditioners

Sasquatch Computer's NOC has two Liebert 10 ton industrial air conditioners that condition our computer rooms and operations center. Air temperature is maintained at an optimal 65 degrees Fahrenheit.


Custom Web Servers

Sasquatch Computer's web servers are custom-built industrial machines designed for a 24/7 web serving environment. All Sasquatch Computer servers are equipped with dual-redundant, 400-watt power supplies, hot swap Seagate Baracuda/Cheetah drives and force-filtered cooling systems. In addition, our NOC is equipped with an inventory of identically configured, burned-in standby servers.


Force Filtered Cooling

All of Sasquatch Computer's custom web servers are equipped with a positive-pressure filtered-air system. Four large fans pull filtered air into each server's protective case, and the components within are cooled by fans that circulate this purified air. This constant introduction of clean air into the case creates a positive pressure environment ensuring that dust and particles remain outside the server.


Redundant Hot Swap Power Supplies

Each server employs dual-redundant hot swap power supplies. If a power supply were to fail, the server would continue running with power from the alternate supply. Meanwhile, alarms would alert a technician, who would quickly restore redundancy. In the meantime, servers and client sites would experience no downtime.


Standby Servers

We keep spare servers online of all CPU configurations. If a server were to experience a hardware failure, we would turn a key, grab the handle on the drive, pull it out and insert it into an identical standby CPU. We would then reboot the second machine, and the server would be up and running again in a matter of minutes.