A combination of hundreds of biometric hand geometry readers per datacenter, an encrypted database and visual confirmation ensure that only authorized customers have appropriate access to our centers. Using Recognition Systems, Inc's Handkey® ll Access Control Reader, the datacenter has incorporated proven, biometric technology within the framework of the center's security system. Because authorized personnel must pass through biometric hand scanners at every access point, the datacenter is able to keep track of where and when someone has entered and exited a room or cage. The datacenter has taken steps to create a comprehensive system where our security personnel has complete knowledge of all individuals in an datacenter, their whereabouts, and activities.

A state-of-the-art fire suppression system constantly monitors the physical environment for smoke, chemicals and other hazardous materials that might spark a fire. A dual-interlock pre-action sprinkler system throughout the facilities. These pipes are dry - filled with compressed air - until two alarm conditions are reached thereby releasing the valve to charge the system. Water is only released in the area when a sprinkler head has lost its seal, or is actuated, due to heat, AND the fire detection system has detected a fire condition. If a head is accidentally knocked off, water does not flow into the system. Any water discharged will be sprinkler-head specific, which will limit the potential for damage caused by over-spray.

Air control is critical in maintaining fast, efficient performance from our customers' equipment. To create the right environment, datacenters are fitted with a comprehensive HVAC system that delivers constant, ideal air conditions. With the universal policy of N+1 redundancy, each and every datacenter contains a constant, cool environment that is conducive to our customers' mission-critical equipment and operations.

The power systems used in the datacenters are designed to meet the diverse needs of customers and are equipped with a level of redundancy that guarantees continuous operation. To ensure that each Equinix IBX center is always operational all the time, a multi-layer power generation system, using the highest grade equipment available, is in place at every datacenter. Conditioned AC and DC power with two independent A & B power buses, respectively, are available to customers. In addition, UPS, battery and diesel generators back up every power system.

All aspects of the datacenter are monitored and recorded via color, hi-resolution digital video cameras.

• CCTV digital camera coverage of entire center, including cages, with archival system.
  
• CCTV integrated with access control and alarm system.
  
• Motion-detection for lighting and CCTV coverage.