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Division of IT: Server and Administration Services
MU Data Center
The MU Data Center, operated by the Division of Information Technology, provides a secure and environmentally controlled facility that houses computing systems for MU and other University of Missouri organizations. The center offers the following standard services and features:
- Environmentally controlled cooling and humidity
- Redundant power to all rack locations
- Uninterrupted power supply and generator backup
- Fire suppression
- Physical security with video surveillance
- 24x7 system monitoring
Servers located in the Data Center can utilize up to 10 Mbps of Internet throughput. Additional Internet bandwidth can be purchased if necessary.
All systems in the data center are located behind a firewall with a default configuration of deny all. Ports will be opened as needed but will not be opened to the entire Internet unless the service necessitates it. Exceptions to the default firewall configuration are managed on an IP-by-IP basis through the Network Address and Registration System tool. Coordination of these configurations are managed by the Division's Network Group. Please also see the data center policies page.
Optional separately charged services include:
- Manual tape backup and off-site tape storage
- Automatic tape backup and off-site tape storage
- Additional Internet bandwidth
- Gigabit Ethernet
Fees
In most cases, floor space for academic departments is funded centrally. Non-MU departments and MU Service Operations may incur a floor space fee. Eligibility for central funding will be determined during the pre-occupancy consultation.
| Physical space per cubic foot |
Cubic foot space is generally used by departments not requiring an entire rack |
$21.50/foot³/month |
| Physical space per square foot |
Square foot space is generally used by departments requiring one or more full racks worth of space. |
$114/foot²/month |
| Port fee (1000 Mbps) |
Port fees are billed monthly |
$13.50/port/month |
| Internet bandwidth |
Above the standard 10 Mbps |
$23/Mbps/month |
| Manual tape backup and off-site storage |
Requires consultation to determine amount of time required. |
$60/hour |
| Automatic tape backup and off-site storage |
See backup page for information and pricing. |
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Obtaining Service
Data Center floor space and services are only available to University departments. Data center space is not available for housing personal servers. Officially recognized organizations may place equipment within the Data Center as long as such space is sponsored by a University department.
Standards for placing racks and equipment in Data Center:
- Size of rack (24" wide x 42" deep x 78.5" high)
- Two (L6-30) power plugs (one redundant for the other)
- Internet connection with Cat6 cable
Anything other than the standard needs special consideration.
If you have a need for Data Center services, contact your departmental IT professional. Users without an recognized departmental IT professional should contact the Division of Information Technology at (573)882-2000 for a consultation or submit a consultation request form.
Forms
Use these forms for specific service requests.
Notice of Information Disclosure: Information from these forms will be used for Data Center operations only. It will not be used or released for any other purposes.
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