Imagine Networks web severs are custom designed machines
which are powered by Intel processors. Our servers are
fully redundant and utilize SCSI/RAID technology for high
speed data transfer and storage. Each of our servers are
backup up nightly to insure that any data can be recovered.
Imagine networks uses industry proven operating systems such
as Linux, FreeBSD, and OpenBSD. Our servers also utilize
powerful applications such as the Apache web server, Secure
Shell Server, SSL, BIND, and Interchange E-Commerce server
to name a few.
AMD Duron™ 1Ghz
1000MB PC 133
80GB IDE Hard Drive
Intel Pentium 4™ 2.40 Ghz
1000MB PC133/DDR SDRAM
80GB IDE Hard Drive
IP Network
Imagine Networks severs utilize a world class network
consisting of redundant fiber optic (OC-3) connections to
GLOBAL and local internet providers such as
LUS,
AT&T, and
Qwest.
Imagine Networks uses intelligent routing software called
Border Gateway Protocol (BGP4) between Qwest, and AT&T. BGP
identifies which path is the most efficient for each data
packet and then routes the packet to its destination based
on the fastest path. The network is powered by Cisco Systems
equipment (www.cisco.com)
and has Cisco Certified Internetwork Experts on staff 24/7
to handle any network events that may occur. Our servers
each have dedicated switched 100 megabit connections for
reliable, high speed access to the core network.
Network Map
Network Operations Center
Our servers are located in the Global Data Systems (www.getgds.com)
NOC in Lafayette, LA. The network is monitored 7 days a
week, 24 hours a day by the Network Operations Center (NOC)
. The NOC provides network monitoring, performance and
traffic management to both national and ISP networks. It
also furnishes real-time network status to customers and
assists with problem resolution. In addition, the NOC serves
the national networks with real-time alarming, event
correlation, forecasting and notifications of network
events. Global Data Systems engineering group, strengthened
by its regional engineering teams, constantly monitors and
upgrades network technology whenever and wherever
appropriate. The GDS NOC is supported by an APC battery
backup power supply and, if necessary, a gas-powered
generator, both of which are tested weekly. It is housed at
the center of the second floor of the building to maximize
protection against flooding, wind damage, etc. The building,
the GDS suite and the NOC are secured with swipe-card
access.
