Oxford web hosting - Established 2003

Our Infrastructure

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The Map.

The NAC's connections to multiple backbone providers and peering with many on a regional and international basis allows them to easily reach remote networks even in cases where a NAP may be unhealthy or when a specific backbone is down. This also allows NAC to be an intelligent agent with regards to traffic routing.

ATM and BGP Routing

Another key aspect is that of dynamic routing. If data is attempting to reach a remote network which is on the Sprint network, the system recognises that there is no need to send it all the way to UUNET first (for example). This is often referred to as 'thinking ahead', and greatly decreases the time is takes data to get from your site to your visitor.

Strategic placement of Core Nodes

By placing their core nodes at places like Telehouse and Equinix, we are guaranteed a level of competent service. All of NAC's core nodes employ SONET networks, which provides dual-redundant, counter-rotating ring technology which in the event of a fiber cut allows SONET to heal itself automatically. NAC also divides our circuits among several providers such as Verizon, MFS/Worldcom and Adelphia.

Cutting edge server technology

Oxford web hosting uses nothing less than state of the art Intel Dual XEON 2.4Ghz [with hyperthreading] servers with 2.0GB ECC RAM, 2 80GB Seagate 7200rpm HD and Hardened Secure Kernel. These Dual XEON servers are extremely powerful and make for an excellent hosting platform.

The above picture shows the fuel generators that can provide an additional 48 hours of energy in the case of power emergencies!