Dallas-based SoftLayer launches Seattle datacenter location

by PegNews wire

DALLAS — SoftLayer, which calls itself the industry’s fastest growing web hosting service provider, announced the launch of a new Seattle datacenter location along with some new cross-datacenter capabilities.

The company’s new Seattle location has an initial 1000 servers ready for immediate delivery. SoftLayer’s advanced inventory management system synchronizes real-time inventory levels across locations with the company’s server signup forms. The servers are identical to those offered in its Dallas location, including newer Intel Harpertown processor servers. Their rack-mounted, hot-swappable enterprise servers allow for substantial and easy upgrades.

“Our customers can upgrade from a single-processor Woodcrest to a dual-processor, quad-core Harpertown without switching chassis, including the upgrade from SATA to SAS or utilizing a combination of both drive technologies,” said Mr. Canale. "We want to make migrations as easy as possible. Our long term goal is to continue bringing enterprise service to the masses.”

Located in the Infomart in Dallas, SoftLayer was formed in June 2005 by a team of industry executives seeking to deliver low cost next generation on-demand hosting services for the small to medium enterprise.

Source: Softlayer