Tampa Data Center Services from Colo5
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Why is Colo5 one of the top independent data centers? Because of our commitment to providing everything our clients need from a data center in Tampa, FL or nationwide. From our secure and hardened data center to our top notch disaster recovery services, we offer the best in the business.
With over 140,000 square feet of dedicated facilities, Colo5 provides state-of-the-art security, redundant power systems, and a robust fiber network optimized for performance and speed to a host of demanding customers.
Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, the company's core infrastructure is rated to withstand hurricane Category 5 forces to ensure maximum reliability and peace of mind. Colo5's facilities are designed to accommodate the changing power density and cooling needs of the Tampa, FL data center market while maintaining consistently superior levels of customer service and support.
What services does Colo5 offer to Tampa, FL area data center clients?
Equipment Co-Locating
Our data center supporting Tampa, FL and the surrounding area offers a “custom build” program that gives you total control over the way your equipment is housed. You can choose full or half cabinets, several cabinets together or custom cages based on the square footage of the space you need. You'll also be able to choose the security, power and network options that will best meet your needs.
The equipment you have housed in our Jacksonville data center will be secured with our top notch facility and network infrastructure. You can learn more about the benefits in the security and infrastructure sections below.
Disaster Recovery
If a disaster strikes and your office space is no longer useable, or you have damage to your data infrastructure, Colo5's Jacksonville data center facility is the solution. Our Tampa, FL data center clients can access our Jacksonville disaster recovery space that's outfitted with everything they need to keep their business going, including lighting, carpeting, air conditioning, electrical outlets, access to high speed internet, access to their own on-site equipment, restrooms, locker rooms, kitchenettes and cubicle partitions or private key access offices. They can access this space every day of the year, at any time, per their contract.
As your main office gets back into optimal shape, you can utilize our Jacksonville disaster recovery services as your base for safe and secured operations.
Office Solutions
Similar to our disaster recovery space, many clients have actually chosen to permanently move entire offices into our Jacksonville facilities due to the robust physical and digital infrastructure. This option allows you to take advantage of a Category 5 bunker data center in Tampa, FL or the surrounding area as if it were your own office. Read more about our security and infrastructure features in the following sections.
What security features do your Colo5 data centers near Tampa, FL utilize?
Physical and network security are extremely important when looking into Tampa, FL data center. Colo5 facilities are SSAE16 certified, so you can be sure the reliability, security, availability and integrity of our operations are always of the highest caliber.
We make it easy for you to access the areas you need by providing each individual with a photo identification badge and biometric access. However, your access is restricted to only the areas you need to access. Everyone who enters our facility is given this restricted access, including our employees, vendors, visitors, clients and contractors.
Regarding network security, we realize the importance of your information and we take it very seriously, which is why we use industry standard equipment and procedures to ensure the network’s integrity. Firewalls filter and safeguard web traffic, automatically updated virus protection is installed on all servers and workstations, and each system maintains logs of all network and system activity for later use.
Our main building itself has reinforced concrete exterior walls, honeycomb steel mesh window covers capable of withstanding a 200mph projectile, steel roll-down doors on all entries, and is classified as a Category 5 bunker facility. It was built 22 feet above ground and contains a series of pumps to prevent water damage.
What does Colo5’s infrastructure consist of in the facility serving Tampa, FL data center needs?
Power
Our SLA guarantees 99.99% power uptime, with N+1 redundant power and a 15,000-gallon diesel fuel tank to fuel three automatically activated 1250 KVA Cat diesel generators for several weeks of guaranteed runtime during a disaster. Each generator is tested weekly to ensure proper working order. Should the need arise, uninterrupted power supplies (UPS) systems prevent resets by keeping your equipment fully powered while the generators come online.
Network
Colo5 has a network backbone which includes multi-carrier, redundant components that offer guaranteed up-time and ensure the best and fastest connection is always being used. We do this through intelligent BGP routing that can identify and utilize the quickest route across Internet backbones. The redundant carriers we use are AT&T, Time Warner, Spring, Level3, Quest and Verizon.
Our entire Jacksonville network is designed around and built with reliable and industry-leading CISCO equipment.
Cooling
Independent Leibert air conditioning systems prevent overheating damage by maintaining proper temperatures for all your equipment.
Why should I choose Colo5 to serve my Tampa, FL data center needs?
Colo5's mission says it all: “To provide superior business continuity to our customers through pioneering research, knowledge, and exceptional leadership.” Our top priority is the up-time and security of your data. Our facilities were developed to meet the needs of all our clients and we are proud to make those facilities available to your company.
Regardless of your needs, whether it's renting just a half cabinet of space to provide for your Tampa, FL data center needs, or if you choose to relocate your entire office to our capable and dependable Jacksonville facility, we offer the solutions you need that will provide for your unique requirements. Call us today or contact us online to get started.
Notes: "Data Center" may also be referred to as "datacenter" by some.
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