Service Description

The NITC Storage Area Network (SAN) provides a robust disk storage infrastructure for Collocation, Managed Hosting, and Cloud Service customers. NITC exploits storage virtualization technologies, strict standards, and economies of scale to enable rapid delivery of cost-effective, fully-managed disk storage cost/performance options.

What is Included

• Enterprise-class virtualized disk storage controllers
  • High scalability
  • High performance
  • High availability
  • Robust data replication and migration features
    • Local disk cloning
    • Remote replication for disaster recovery
      • Primary Disk - Continuous
      • Backup Disk - Manual or Scripted
  • Three virtualized disk storage options

• Redundant SAN architecture
  • Dual-fabric architecture
  • Enterprise-class directors and switches

• Security of mission-critical data provided through management of access rights
• Periodic technology refresh
• Fully secured data access and inheritable controls
• Proper disposal of failed data components
• Disaster recovery support for replicated data
• Dynamic load balancing path management software
• Recommended Backup/Archive services are also available

Disk Storage Options

How We Charge

Charges are based on connectivity requirements and actual disk allocations by tier.

Price drivers:

• Number of SAN ports utilized
• Storage Allocation in Gigabytes
• Additional charges may apply for storage allocation associated with any local or remote replication

Service Level Metrics

* Target availability does not include any scheduled downtime and requires dual SAN/NAS connectivity to the storage infrastructure.

Cost Saving Tips

• Utilize disk storage tiers appropriately
• Utilize provided path management software or native Operating System capabilities
• Proactively inform NITC of disk storage requirements

Additional Information

• File system and database recovery procedures are typically required for Disaster Recovery