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The Most Secure System You Can Buy

Docupace utilizes the # 1 rated disaster avoidance co-location and bandwidth interconnect facilities in North America.   Switch Communications (www.switchnap.com)  is a national leader in providing colocation, bandwidth and connectivity services for Fortune 1000 enterprises, mid-sized businesses and government customers.  Their new 407,000 square foot SuperNAP facility scheduled to open in Fall 2008 will be the highest density datacenter in the U.S.

 

Switch deploys a unique system of 5 different layers of Physical Security to ensure that client's applications are secure:

 

Physical Security Layer – 1    PERIMETER

  • Hardened, state-of-the-art, secure facilities
  • Well defined perimeters consisting of signage, blast walls and  gates, to clear avenues of approach and backup perimeter barriers

Physical Security Layer – 2   EXTERIOR WALLS

  • Steel reinforced poured concrete or masonry reinforced beyond building code requirement
  • Entry points are kept to a minimum Each exterior door is reinforced, alarmed, access controlled and viewed by a dedicated fixed camera

Physical Security Layer – 3  MAN-TRAPS
  • Specially engineered mantraps built over fire corridor wall construction.
  • Sheeted with 12 gauge steel and strapped by 1/4" aluminum.
  • All access points  require additional biometric authentication of the card holder
  • Controlled via a 24/7 Security Officer and man-trap relay logic. Audio surveillance and fixed cameras viewing every door.

Physical Security Layer – 4 ACCESS CONTROL
  • Metal walls, turnstiles, cameras, intercoms and biometric readers
  • Positive Access Control requires that a 24/7 staffed Security Command center officer verifies that the person standing in the mantrap matches a file photo. After confirmation, the officer activates the second proximity and biometric reader for use.



Physical Security Layer – 5 COMPARTMENTED SPACES/PHYSICAL SECURITY

  • Every customer space, whether it is a cage, cabinet or suite, is individually locked, protected, and monitored.

  SURVEILLANCE
  • All fixed cameras are high-resolution color (520 lines) with automatic low-light switching, capable of viewing to .1 lux.
  • Pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) cameras are used on the exterior and areas of sensitivity. All PTZs use up-the-coax protocol for immediate relocation to any fixed camera location.
  • Video is digitally recorded at 720x240 resolution at 15 images per second (IPS) upon motion or 30 IPS upon operator command.
SENSORS
  • Detectors are used around the property and provide early warning for perimeter and sensitive area intrusion. 
  • Sensor types include infrared motion, ultrasonic motion, photoelectric motion, electromechanical sensors such as door contacts, internal lock sensors and seismic sensors.
SECURITY STAFF
  • Switch has a proprietary, fully manned, 24/7 Security Command Center (SECOM).
  • Security staff members are hired with military and security experience 
  • A Security Supervisor oversees each shift and reports to the campus Security Manager.
  • All officers in management positions are required to be active members of ASIS International.