Tier | What is the Data Center Tier (1, 2, 3 or 4)? | 4 |
Location | Where is the data center located? | Australia |
Is the data center in a secure and environmentally controlled facility? | Yes | |
Power Infrastructure | What is the power capacity of the data center? | 150MW |
Is there redundancy in power supply (e.g., backup generators, uninterruptible power supplies)? | UPS and Generator | |
What is the source of power? Renewable or conventional energy? | Conventional | |
Cooling System | What type of cooling system is used in the data center? | Air |
Is there redundancy in cooling systems to prevent overheating? | N+1 | |
Connectivity | What is the bandwidth and reliability of the internet connection? | 10G Peering and Transit |
Are there multiple carriers for network connectivity to ensure redundancy? | Yes | |
What is the type of network connection (e.g., Ethernet) and the available bandwidth to support the data transfer needs of the GPUs? | 200G Bonded (100G Active/Active) Ethernet; network is heavily underutilised | |
Security Measures | What physical security measures are in place (e.g., access control, surveillance)? | Security is maintained by the Tier 4 Colocation facility's access control; CCTV and security patrols are all in place. |
How is data protected from unauthorized access and cyber threats (e.g., firewalls, encryption)? | Servers are locked down only allowing public access where required, network infrastructure is not accessible from the internet - firewalls inplace | |
Environmental Controls | Are there environmental controls in place to maintain optimal conditions for equipment (e.g., temperature, humidity)? | Yes, both. |
How are environmental risks like fire and flooding mitigated? | Facility rules at each site include no water or flammable materials inside the colocation areas | |
Maintenance and Support | What maintenance procedures are followed for equipment in the data center? | TBC |
Is there 24/7 technical support available in case of issues or emergencies? How do you provide technical support? What are your hours of operation? | Yes, 9-5 via Email/Slack, plus dedicated on-call email | |
Compliance and Certifications | Does the data center comply with industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2)? | O 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 45001 ISO 27001 SOC 1 Type II SOC 2 Type II PCI |
Scalability | How scalable is the data center infrastructure to accommodate future growth? | Immediate availability to expand |
Are there options for scaling up or down resources based on demand? | Yes | |