Data center
The Downtown Data Center (DDC) significantly increases the university’s storage and server capabilities.
Building at a glance
- Reinforced, earthquake-resistant space
- Ample rack space for hosting customer-owned IT equipment
- Controlled environment, power distribution, and cooling
- Professionally managed and monitored 24/7/365 accessibility
Services
- Secure data network ensures information integrity
- Redundant infrastructure protects mission-critical systems
- Hardware swapping and reconfigurable computing
Storage options
Enterprise
- Best for data that requires fast access speed
- High uptime, most dependable
- Ideal for your most critical data
Commodity
- Best for large volumes of data
- Meets most enterprise-level requirements
- Moderately priced
Research storage
The Center for High Performance Computing (CHPC) offers scalable storage for high-performance computing and large data files for faculty with research computing projects, including backups and archives.
Backup and recovery
We make sure that your data are reliably backed up and securely managed, meeting all regulatory requirements.
Private virtual servers
Using a virtual server increases IT security, conserves space, provides faster performance, and reduces infrastructure and maintenance costs.Contact: Chris Pedersen, manager, Data Centers
Email: chris.pedersen@utah.edu | Phone: 801-587-0799