When entrusting critical technology and intellectual assets to a server colocation provider, you expect the facilities to be exceptional. Layer 2 Communications Houston colocation data center will exceed your expectations.

The Layer 2 Communications Houston Colocation Data Center facilities rides a Tier 1 backbone with diverse path connectivity and is backed by fully redundant power and environmental systems. Customers' colocation environments are monitored around-the-clock by certified network engineers and customer support staff.

Superior, Secure Colocation Facilities

• Onsite colocation personnel, 24x7
• Raised floors with structural capacity of 300 lbs./sq. ft.
• Three-tiered overhead ladder racking
• 68,754 sq. ft. total space
• 38,735 sq. ft. raised floor space
• 12-foot ceiling height clearance
• Zone 0 Seismic Code Construction
• Secure shipping and receiving areas
• Secure storage for client

Colocation Multi-Level Security Ensures Privacy and Operations - 24x7

• 24 x 7 security monitoring
• Biometric Palm Scan and Photo ID access cards required to enter colocation area
• 24 x 7 Closed-Circuit Video Monitoring and Logging with backup tape storage

Colocation Power and Network Availability

• N+1 electrical design and distribution, including redundant UPS and battery backup
• Automatic Transfer Switches ensure smooth transition to backup power
• Diesel powered back-up generators — enough capacity to power more than 4,484 homes
• 99.999% power availability
• High-speed Internet connections, via Tier 1 providers
• Dedicated services with the IP provider of choice
• Redundancy against fiber cuts, electronic outages and Cisco backbone router outages
• Flexibility to offer various power configurations in various voltages

Colocation Environmental Systems Maintain Optimal Conditions

• Tightly controlled temperature and humidity with separate cooling zones, to ASHRAE TC9.9 Class 1 Houston Colocation Data Center Environment
• Temperature of 72 degrees +/- 6 degrees
• Raised floors in the data center, with automated moisture detectors above and under floors
• Humidity at 50% +/- 10%
• VESDA smoke and heat detectors
• Compressed gas fire suppression systems
• Dry-piped, double-interlocked, Pre-action Fire Sprinkler Systems
• Fire stations nearby