5NINES Data Center

Located just two blocks from the Wisconsin state capitol, the data center sits on a power grid specifically engineered to support critical state and federal government infrastructure. This strategic positioning ensures a baseline of electrical reliability far above standard commercial zones. To maintain operations during grid failures, the facility utilizes a dual layered backup system featuring a state of the art UPS for seamless transitions and two 300 KVA diesel generators capable of powering the site indefinitely through a four hour emergency fuel delivery contract.

The facility boasts a fully redundant core network characterized by multiple and diverse Gigabit connection paths to the global Internet. By eliminating single points of failure, the center guarantees constant uptime for client data and systems. Furthermore, the network infrastructure supports six peering networks, providing low latency routing and high speed data transfer capabilities essential for modern enterprise applications.

Security is the foundational element of the facility, which adheres to the global Cloud Security Alliance standards used by industry leaders such as Cisco and Microsoft. Physical protection is enforced around the clock by onsite security staff and high resolution digital video surveillance. Access is strictly controlled through multilevel authentication, including biometric access control, card readers, and positive ID verification for all authorized customers and agents.

Operating at Tier 3 and Tier 4 standards, the data center ensures there is no single point of failure across critical systems such as HVAC, UPS, and power distribution. For clients requiring extreme disaster recovery solutions, the provider maintains a second disaster security facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This commitment to redundancy ensures that even in the event of a regional catastrophe, data integrity and service availability remain uncompromised.

To protect sensitive hardware, the facility employs a sophisticated environmental management system centered on direct expansion CRAC units. The cooling system is designed for high density hardware, maintaining optimal temperature and humidity levels. Fire safety is managed through an interlocked preaction dry pipe fire protection system, which utilizes particle and passive infrared sensing to detect threats without the risk of accidental water damage from traditional sprinkler systems.

The purpose built data center spans 5,489 square feet and features a 12 inch raised tile floor designed to support a load of 250 pounds per square foot. This architectural design allows for efficient underfloor cooling and cable management. The facility offers a versatile range of colocation options to suit various scales of operation, including full and partial cabinets, shared rack space, private cages, and customizable private suites.

Clients benefit from around the clock onsite technical staff and remote hands services, allowing for immediate hardware assistance without the need for the client to be physically present. The facility is accessible to authorized customers at all times, with both escorted and unescorted access options available. Additionally, the site offers convenient onsite parking, ensuring that maintenance visits are as efficient as possible for local IT teams.