DataHouse (DataHouse.ru)
DataHouse is a major federal network of data centers and a cloud service provider headquartered in Moscow, Russia. Operating as part of the Filanko Group (a prominent Russian telecommunications holding), the entity functions as a comprehensive infrastructure operator, providing colocation, cloud computing, and telecommunications services to enterprise clients, content providers, and government organizations.
The company distinguishes itself through its ownership and operation of multiple high-grade data centers across key Russian economic hubs, including Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and Yekaterinburg. Unlike virtual service providers, DataHouse manages the physical layer of the internet infrastructure, offering a robust "Foundation for IT" that ranges from renting physical rack space to deploying complex virtual private clouds (VPC).
Continue…Infrastructure and Facilities
DataHouse operates a network of data centers designed to Tier III reliability standards. These facilities serve as the physical backbone for the company's service offerings.
- DataHouse Magistralny-1 (Moscow): The flagship facility located on 1st Magistralnaya Street. It is a large-scale data center featuring high power density (up to 15 kW per rack) and extensive carrier neutrality.
- DataHouse Nagornaya (Moscow): Located at Elektrolitny proezd, this facility focuses on high connectivity and serves as a major traffic exchange point.
- DataHouse St. Petersburg: A specialized facility in the northwestern region, providing redundancy and disaster recovery options for Moscow-based clients.
- DataHouse Ekaterinburg: Serves as a critical node for the Ural region, reducing latency for users in central Russia and Siberia.
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Core Products and Services
The company?s portfolio is divided into three primary verticals: Physical Hosting (Colocation), Cloud Solutions, and Connectivity.
1. Colocation and Physical Infrastructure
DataHouse provides secure environments for clients to house their own IT equipment.
* Server Placement: Clients can place individual servers (1U, 2U, etc.) in shared racks.
* Rack Rental: Full rack leasing for larger deployments, with customizable power allocations.
* Dedicated Modules (Cages): For enhanced security, DataHouse offers fenced server modules or isolated гермозоны (hermetic zones) with restricted biometric access for banking and government clients.
* Smart Hands: A managed service where on-site engineers perform physical tasks (reboots, cable patching, hardware replacement) on behalf of the client.
2. Cloud Services (IaaS and PaaS)
DataHouse operates a proprietary cloud platform that allows businesses to scale IT resources without capital expenditure on hardware.
* Virtual Servers (VPS/VDS): High-performance virtual machines running on enterprise-grade hardware (NVMe storage) with guaranteed CPU and RAM resources.
* Private Cloud: A completely isolated cloud environment dedicated to a single client, offering the flexibility of the cloud with the security of single-tenant hardware.
* Object Storage (S3): Scalable, S3-compatible storage solutions for backups, media archives, and big data applications.
* Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS): Solutions to replicate critical infrastructure to a secondary DataHouse location to ensure business continuity during outages.
3. Network and Connectivity
Leveraging its relationship with the Filanko Group and CityTelecom, DataHouse provides high-capacity network services.
* Internet Access: High-speed operational internet with bandwidth options ranging from 100 Mbps to 100 Gbps.
* L2/L3 VPN: Secure data transmission channels connecting client offices directly to the data center resources.
* Dark Fiber Rental: Leasing of physical optical fiber strands for clients requiring maximum security and unlimited bandwidth between locations.
* Traffic Peering: Direct connections to major Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) to minimize latency.
4. Security and Compliance
- DDoS Protection: Comprehensive mitigation services that filter malicious traffic before it reaches the client's infrastructure, protecting against volumetric and application-layer attacks.
- Compliance: The facilities maintain compliance with PCI DSS (for payment card processing) and FSTEK (Federal Service for Technical and Export Control) standards, making them suitable for handling sensitive financial and personal data.
Technical Specifications
The operational reliability of DataHouse is ensured through rigorous engineering standards:
* Power: Dual-feed power inputs (N+1 or 2N redundancy) supported by industrial UPS systems and diesel generators with sufficient fuel reserves for autonomous operation.
* Cooling: Precision air conditioning systems maintaining strict temperature (21?C ? 2?C) and humidity corridors to prolong hardware life.
* Fire Suppression: Automatic gas fire suppression systems designed to extinguish fires without damaging electronic equipment.
* Physical Security: 24/7 armed security, multi-level access control systems (ACS), and continuous video surveillance with archival retention.
Strategic Role
DataHouse serves as a primary enabler of the Russian digital economy, supporting high-load projects such as media streaming platforms, e-commerce giants, and financial institutions. By providing domestic hosting that complies with data localization laws (Federal Law No. 242-FZ), it allows international and local companies to process and store Russian citizens' personal data within the country's borders legally.
