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Co-located Hosting Services (CHS) Technical Summary

Agencies that own and operate their own Web hosting environments but require direct high-speed Internet connections or more secure facilities may opt for Co-located Hosting Services (CHS). With CHS, Agencies are provided a secure space located in a contractor's Internet Data Center (IDC) which includes power supply, climate control, smoke detection, fire suppression, and site surveillance (i.e., motion detection, closed circuit television, etc.).

CHS caters to Agencies electing to control their Web hosting platforms while also seeking the benefits of locating such platforms in highly secure IDC sites. CHS also addresses the "last mile" problem - the potential bandwidth limitations between Agency buildings and the Internet Service Providers (ISPs). By opting for collocation, Agencies obviate the need for substantial investment in high-speed access solutions. In the example configuration shown below, two Agencies locate their Government Furnished Property (GFP) in the hosting contractor's IDC.

CHS entails the leasing of rack space in a contractor's IDC. GFP, (principally servers) located within IDCs are connected to the Internet as described in Section C.2.4.1 of the Networx contracts, Internet Protocol Services (IPS).

Technical Capabilities

CHS technical capabilities are described in detail in Section C.2.4.3.1.4 of the Networx contracts and are summarized below.

• Basic Storage Space - configured and leased on a per-rack basis.
• Building and Facility Security - 24X7 security measures including guards, closed-circuit monitors, etc.
• Network Connectivity and Bandwidth - direct Internet connectivity offering high availability and scalability.
• Power Systems - including redundant and high-availability systems.
• Fire Detection and Suppression - including VESDA (Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus).
• Cooling Systems - redundant IDC cooling systems.

Features

CHS features are described in detail in Section C.2.4.3.2.1 of the Networx contracts and are summarized below.

• Analog Line - for PSTN dialup access, allowing Agencies to remotely configure and manage equipment.
• Cabinets, Cages - equipped with locks for additional security.
• Host Administrative Tasks - on behalf of the Agency, intervene and perform minor unscheduled tasks (e.g. rebooting of GFE).
• Periodic Hardware Check - Ping devices every five minutes.
• Reporting - "virtual console" allowing Agencies to view, monitor, and update trouble tickets and power availability statistics.
• Seismic Bracing - mitigates the risk to servers and computer equipment in the event of seismic activity.
• Storage Media Change - change media in the Agency's storage drive on a mutually agreed schedule.

Each Networx contractor may provide variations or alternatives to the offering and pricing for CHS. The specific details can be found within each contractor's Networx contract files and pricing notes for CHS.

For more information on the general CHS specifications and requirements, please refer to Section C.2.4.3 of the Networx contract for technical specifications and Section B.2.4.3 for pricing.

CHS Price Basics

CHS entails the leasing of rack space within a contractor-provided Internet Data Center (IDC). The price for CHS is based on Monthly Recurring Charges (MRCs) and Non-Recurring Charges (NRCs). An MRC based on server rackspace includes such elements as building/facilities security, power systems, fire and suppression, and cooling systems as described in Section C.2.4.3.1.4. An NRC for installation and/or initiation of service may also apply.

A separate MRC may apply for dedicated burstable Ethernet bandwidth between 1 Mbps - 1 Gbps for connectivity to the Internet. The monthly Internet usage is determined by the 95th percentile method. The usage is measured daily every five minutes. The top 5% of monthly usage is discarded and the usage representing the 95th percentile is designated as the Internet usage amount for the month. The monthly Internet usage charge is based on the following usage bands:

• 1 Mbps - 10 Mbps (minimum usage charge of 1 Mbps, then charged in 1 Mbps increments up to, but not including 10 Mbps).
• 10 Mbps - 100 Mbps (minimum usage charge of 10 Mbps, then charged in 10 Mbps increments up to, but not including 100 Mbps).
• 100 Mbps - 1 Gbps (minimum usage charge of 100 Mbps, then charged in 100 Mbps increments up to and including 1 Gbps).

CHS is similar to FTS2001 Web Hosting Service.

Price components required for CHS:

• Server Rackspace (NRC and/or MRC per rack).
• Initial Dedicated Burstable Internet Bandwidth (NRC and/or MRC per unit bandwidth).
• Additional Bandwidth above Initial Dedicated Internet Bandwidth (usage per unit bandwidth).
• Features ordered as needed by the Agency:
  • Analog Line.
  • Cabinets/Cages.*
  • Host Administrative Tasks.
  • Periodic Hardware Check (Ping).
  • Reporting.
  • Seismic Bracing.
  • Storage Media Change.
• Service Enabling Devices (SEDs) may be required to implement CHS. [Please note that SEDs under Networx replace the FTS2001 User-to-Network Interfaces and Access Adaptation Functions (UNIs/AAFs). SEDs may differ between Networx providers. The pricing structure for SEDs provides for either a one-time payment or monthly term payments for purchase, plus a NRC for installation and a MRC for maintenance.]

* Some or all price components are priced on an Individual Case Basis (ICB). CLINs with ICB prices are not available in the unit pricer.