Anyone know of some big empty old-mainframe server rooms? It would be interesting to get a major storage provider in town.
><> ... Jack ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Backblaze Blog <[email protected]> Date: Thu, Aug 16, 2012 at 3:04 AM Subject: Backblaze datacenter grows 1000x.Datacenter 2.0 needed; apply within. - Backblaze Blog To: [email protected] ** Backblaze datacenter grows 1000x.Datacenter 2.0 needed; apply within. - Backblaze Blog <http://blog.backblaze.com> <http://fusion.google.com/add?source=atgs&feedurl=http://feeds.feedburner.com/backblaze> [image: Link to Backblaze Blog] <http://blog.backblaze.com> ------------------------------ Backblaze datacenter grows 1000x.Datacenter 2.0 needed; apply within.<http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/backblaze/~3/YjrizEGOM_Y/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email> Posted: 15 Aug 2012 06:45 AM PDT [image: Datacenter] 40 petabytes of data takes up a lot of room. Those little ones and zeroes that make up your photos, videos, spreadsheets – your digital life – that we backup online <http://www.backblaze.com> for you are adding up. We started out nearly five years ago with 20 terabytes of data storage. Shortly after that, we signed the deal for our first quarter-cabinet in our current datacenter and we have steadily added more and more cabinets. Each full cabinet has 8-10 storage pods<http://blog.backblaze.com/2011/07/20/petabytes-on-a-budget-v2-0revealing-more-secrets/>and when you do the math, we now have about 40 petabytes of storage. Growth is good. So we are looking for another datacenter. We’ve created and issued an RFP (Request for Proposal) to get the process going. It’s a fairly short document, 8 pages, which outlines our requirements. And what do we need in a datacenter, here are a few things… - Space – Air conditioned, clean, raised floor for up to 225 cabinets – Hey, we provide unlimited data storage, so we need lots of space. - Network/Bandwidth – Multi-vendor 10Gb redundant symmetric connections – we don’t throttle backup speeds, so big pipes are mandatory. - Power – Each cabinet requires a 30 AMP 208Volt circuit, which powers 8-10 storage pods in each cabinet. - Physical security – Access controls, CCTV, good location, fences and barriers, manned patrols, etc. - Amenities – Space for Guido<http://blog.backblaze.com/2011/09/28/sean-has-a-new-friend-his-name-is-guido/>, parking, storage, loading dock and free back massages (just kidding, but it doesn’t hurt to ask). Providers must provide documentation on their SSAE 16<http://ssae16.com/SSAE16_overview.html>or “SAS 70 type II” status. A LEED <http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=1988> certified facility is desired. Of course we want a reputable provider with a proven history of providing stellar service. Backblaze has grown from a commitment of just 1/4 cabinet to committing to up to 225 cabinets, a 1000x increase, and we are looking for a great partner to work with us. We want to start using our new datacenter in December. It’s aggressive, but we believe it can be done. If you are interested in being our next datacenter provider you can download and view the RFP<http://blog.backblaze.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Backblaze-Datacenter-RFP.pdf>to learn how to submit your proposal, but act now as initial responses are due on Aug 20th. You are subscribed to email updates from Backblaze Blog<http://blog.backblaze.com> To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now<http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailunsubscribe?k=U4ffUZDB55TxynbvApVbR8WLjQM> . Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NLUG" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nlug-talk?hl=en
