GPX - A Global Technology
GPX Cairo 1 Specifications
SECURITY & ACCESS
- Multi-level physical and electronic security
- 24/7 security personnel patrols throughout the facility
- Multi-level physical identification checks before entry
- Controlled access to facility and colocation rooms through electronic access control system.
- Full digital IP camera coverage around the site with 24/7 continuous recording for 60 days.
- Controlled Access environment through strict access procedures
POWER
- 1000kVA service provided by CEDCO through a step down transformer feed dedicated to GPX
- Redundant on-site standby generators to take full load power in an emergency (one is sufficient for complete site load)
- High availability, energy efficient, Redundant UPS systems to provide continuous power conditioning to critical load
- Dual True A and B power feeds available for each cabinet
- Separate Redundant DC power plant, eliminating the need for customer provided rectifiers for AC/DC conversion
COOLING SYSTEM
- Multiple HVAC units in N+1 configuration
- Controlled operational environment following ASHRAE Data centers recommended window of operation for all Colo rooms
- Critical data center rooms are closely monitored through a comprehensive BMS system
FIRE & WATER SAFTEY
- VESDA detection systems throughout the facility
- Heat rate of rise sensors in each colocation room
- FM200 suppression system in every colocation room
- Comprehensive BMS system is monitoring all data center safety Systems such as VESDA and FM200
CUSTOMER and FACILITY OPERATIONS
- Multiple levels of staffing 24x7x365 including Data Center Operations Engineers alarmed, Mechanical and Electrical Facility Engineers, and technicians
- Preventative maintenance performed on all systems monthly/quarterly/annually including annual DG and UPS load testing, and thermal imaging analysis of all system level electrical connections.
- Extensive OEM training program for all DCO and Facility Engineers
- BMS notification to all management staff on all alarms
- GPX employee perform all electrical circuit and structured wiring installations
- All systems have OEM maintenance contracts with onsite sparing for critical systems
TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE
- Telco and ISP neutral environment, standalone Carrier room
- Geographically diverse SDH fiber ring with MSP ring protection
- Redundant connectivity between GPX facility and 2 separate TE central offices
- Mix of E1/DS1, E3/DS3, 10/100Mbps, 1GEps, STM1s and STM-4s on the tributary side
INTERCONNECTION
- Passive physical cross-connection: Structured wiring interconnection copper, coaxial cabling, and single and multimode fiber.
STORAGE
- Dock for shipping and receiving
- Customer work area
- Locked area for temporary storage
