Research Article

A Comprehensive Sensitivity Analysis of a Data Center Network with Server Virtualization for Business Continuity

Table 4

Steady state and downtime cost analyses.

CaseTypeSteady state availabilityNumber of ninesDowntime per year (minutes)Downtime cost per year (USD)

IDCN00.9972404224692.551450.423,206,943
IIDCN10.9972598414072.561440.223,043,637
IIIDCN20.9999502767614.3026.1418,152
IVDCN30.9999935835415.193.453,959