Our SSAE 16 Certified
& Audited Data Centers:
An Ongoing Investment to
Guarantee Optimal Performance
Our Data Centers
Superb Internet's core network and backbone connectivity consists of 11 core network sites, located in five different states, with three SSAE 16 Audited data centers from coast to coast. We are ISO 9001:2008 certified & registered and have a ITIL certified staff. With direct connectivity to all major global Tier 1 backbones and major networks & ISPs, our network has no single point of failure, and offers extremely low latency and no packet loss—resulting in the best efficiency and performance available anywhere. Our network is fully redundant at every level and entirely fault tolerant, able to withstand major disasters.
McLean, VA Data Center (DCA2)
The McLean SSAE 16 Audited data center, DCA2, was originally constructed to house critical data for the U.S. military and NSA. Designed with the ultimate in protection against physical attacks, DCA2 is located in a natural disaster-free zone, protected against floods, tornadoes, and earthquakes. Since a large portion of the world's Internet traffic passes straight through Northern Virginia, this central location is ideal for optimal connectivity, speed, and routing. Learn More»Back-Up Power & Cooling
- Three separate power feeds connect to multiple transfer switches for optimal redundancy
- Three independent UPS systems, APC & Liebert UPS units
- Two diesel generators, with 48 hours' worth of generator fuel stored on the premises
- 300+ Tons of AC cooling using Liebert units
Network at the Internet's Heart
- Multiple private OC-192 SONET rings: Level 3 & Cox Communications
- Redundant Gigabit Ethernet-based network
- Backbone-grade equipment: Cisco 12012 GSR, Catalyst 6509 MSFC2, Cisco Catalyst 2950G
- 100Mb/s full duplex port or 1Gb/s port available to all servers
The Latest Systems for Fire Detection & Suppression
- Halon system and pre-action fire suppression system with zone separation
- Advanced detection systems for temperature, humidity, smoke, and particulates
Maximum Security & Senior Systems Personnel
- 24x7x365 closed-circuit, live video surveillance
- Keycard access control
- 24x7x365 live monitoring by experienced system & network engineers
Springfield, VA Data Center (DCA3)
DCA3 is Superb Internet's newest SSAE 16 Audited data center, with optimal connectivity speeds and reliability. As with all of Superb's data centers, the Springfield location is fully redundant in power, cooling, and network. And DCA3 has the priceless advantage of being located within a natural disaster-free zone - being well protected against floods, tornadoes, and earthquakes. Learn More»Back-Up Power & Cooling
- Power feed provided through a dedicated transformer exclusive to DCA3
- N+1 UPS systems; 8 parallel PowerWare UPS 1440KVA units
- 2 redundant 1.25MW Diesel generators with 48 hours worth of generator fuel on the premises
- 200+ tons of AC cooling using multiple, redundant Data Aire Precision units; expandable to 500+ tons
Globally Connected Network
- OC-192 SONET ring Cox Communications
- Redundant Gigabit Ethernet-based network
- Backbone-grade equipment: Cisco 12012 GSR, Catalyst 6513 MSFC3, Cisco Catalyst 2950G
- 100Mb/s full duplex port or 1Gb/s port available to all servers
Active Fire Detection & Suppression
- Dual-interlocking pre-action fire suppression system with zone separation
- Detection systems for temperature, humidity, smoke, and particulates
Advanced Security & Personnel
- 24x7x365 closed-circuit, live video surveillance
- Keycard access control
- Staffed 24x7x365 by senior system & network engineers
Seattle, WA Data Center (SEA)
Seattle is one of the best connected high-tech cities in the entire United States. Our SSAE 16 Audited data center known as SEA2 has multiple diverse-path fiber transport circuits with stable carriers. Security is always a top priority, with leading-edge biometric access control and continuous live video surveillance. In addition, the SEA2 Network Operations Center (NOC) is staffed around the clock with highly experienced Systems and Network Administrators. Learn More»Redundant Power and Cooling
- Power feed provided through a dedicated transformer exclusive to the data center
- Three 500KVA UPS systems
- 1.5MW Caterpillar diesel generator
- 180+ Tons of AC cooling
Global Network
- Multiple private OC-192 SONET rings: OnFiber, Qwest, ELI & Integra Telecom
- Redundant Gigabit Ethernet-based network
- Backbone-grade equipment: Cisco 12012 GSR, Catalyst 6509 MSFC2, Cisco Catalyst 2950G
- 100Mb/s full duplex port or 1Gb/s port available to all servers
Advanced Fire Detection & Suppression
- Dual-interlocking pre-action fire suppression system with zone separation
- Customized detection systems for temperature, humidity, smoke, and particulates
24-Hour Security Plus Live Monitoring by Experienced Personnel
- 24x7x365 closed-circuit, live video surveillance
- Biometric access
- Staffed 24x7x365 by senior system & network engineers
Tour Our Network
Take our Data Center Tour to get the full picture of our core network sites, our strategically located data centers - directly connected to all major global Tier 1 backbones - and you'll understand more clearly how we can be so confident in our superior network performance. Since 1996 we've promised our customers - you, our business partners - that we will always stay Ahead of the Rest®. Thanks to our network and our people, we have kept that promise.
