Strategic DR site in naturally protected Knoxville valley location
When selecting a disaster recovery site, geographic location is one of the most critical factors. Knoxville, Tennessee offers a unique combination of natural disaster protection, strategic positioning, and robust infrastructure that makes it an exceptional choice for DR operations.
Knoxville is located in a valley and is naturally protected from major natural disasters. The region benefits from an equitable climate with moderate year-round temperatures and minimal risk from:
Located in East Tennessee, our facility provides ideal geographic separation from major metropolitan areas while maintaining excellent connectivity. This positioning offers:
Separate from coastal and high-risk zones
Reduced cooling costs and HVAC demands
Natural geographic barriers from severe weather
Multiple fiber carriers and network paths
Comparing Knoxville to other major data center markets demonstrates significant advantages for disaster recovery site selection:
| Disaster Type | Knoxville, TN | Coastal Markets | Tornado Alley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricanes | VERY LOW (Inland) | HIGH to EXTREME | LOW |
| Tornadoes | LOW (Valley protected) | LOW | HIGH to EXTREME |
| Earthquakes | VERY LOW | VARIES | LOW |
| Flooding | LOW (Elevated terrain) | MODERATE to HIGH | VARIES |
| Extreme Weather | LOW (Moderate climate) | VARIES (Storms) | HIGH (Severe weather) |
Three-layer power protection ensures operations continue during utility disruptions:
Multiple fiber carriers and enterprise networking provide path diversity:
N+1 redundant cooling with environmental monitoring:
Every critical system features redundancy or backup capability. This infrastructure design minimizes single points of failure and ensures disaster recovery operations can continue even during component failures or utility disruptions.
Deploy production equipment in Knoxville alongside your primary site. Real-time replication and load balancing provide immediate failover capability without data loss or extended downtime.
Maintain DR equipment in powered-off or reduced state with scheduled replication. Balance cost efficiency with reasonable recovery time objectives.
Store backup equipment offline with periodic testing and validation. Maximize cost efficiency while maintaining recovery capability.
Establish Network Operations Center in Knoxville as centralized monitoring and management facility. Two office spaces (~100 sq ft each) provide workspace for engineering and administrative personnel with direct data center access.
Our unique lease-to-own options provide flexibility for disaster recovery planning:
Begin with monthly lease payments while establishing your DR operations. A portion of lease payments can be credited toward eventual purchase, allowing you to build equity while testing and validating your DR strategy.
Start with limited cabinet deployment for warm backup or testing, then expand to full facility lease or purchase as DR requirements mature. Flexible terms accommodate changing business needs without long-term commitment.
Existing infrastructure (power, cooling, fiber, security) means rapid DR deployment without construction delays or upfront infrastructure investment. Begin protecting data and operations within days, not months.
Recent years have demonstrated the critical importance of disaster recovery planning:
Disaster recovery isn't just about protection from natural disasters—it's comprehensive business continuity planning that protects against all forms of disruption. Our naturally protected Knoxville location provides foundation for resilient operations.
Learn how our naturally protected Knoxville facility can serve as your disaster recovery site
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