SiliconHouse Infrastructure
Silicon House servers run in our Fully Automated Virtual Data Center. Our virtual data center is spread over US, UK, Canada and India. This allows us to offers more stable and reliable hosting services with zero risk. Multiple bandwidth backbones such as Verio, Time-Warner, Sprint, British Telecom provide a redundant network availability.
Apart from these Tier-1 operators, we have peering partners who help is reducing latency thus making your servers available with same speed around the world. Our 10 GB / OC 192 network architecture guarantees 100% uninterrupted transit to the internet. Our networks are powered by CISCO's Hot Standby Router Protocol with minimal latency and no single point failure.
All our locations have;
1. Multi-operators Bandwidth Termination
2. Fully environment control systems
3. Grid / Backup Power Systems [ N+1 power generator architecture ]
4. Peering to other third party networks for reducing latency
5. 24 X 7 Staffing
6. Leibert HVAC redundant architecture with overhead air distribution makes sure that your equipment is always operating at optimum temperatures.
7. VESDA smoke detection, double-action dry pipe fire suppression modules prevent emergencies before they start.
8. Preventive maintenance, performed regularly which meets or exceeds manufacturers recommended practices.
Network & Security
DOS Shields
Robust DOS shields prevent our networks from Denial Of Service Attacks. All our servers are installed with ON ACCESS & ON DEMAND virus scanners. The systems are regularly updated with Software updates. All our servers are DELL, HP, IBM systems which allows us for a high degree of performance and in case of hardware interruptions, the necessary hardware is replaced in shortest possible time. This is due to our partnership or special arrangements with these software or hardware vendors.
Intrusion Detection System
YBOX Shield, industry's most comprehensive intrusion detection and prevention shield works in tandem with our DOS shields. YBOX Servers comes with pre-installed security components which makes it more secure and stable. Every server has firewall and brute force system which counters any attempt that is made in your server.
PCI Scans
YBOX Servers are scanned regularly using PCI compliant control scans. It scans for more than 14000 vulnerabilities and provides a complete audit on our network environment. This is done regularly to meet high standards of PCI and to safe guard your web presence. The Risks are classified as Urgent, Critical, High, Medium and Low. Based on the severity the risks are mitigated immediately.
BackBone Connectivity
YBOX Servers are hosted in Fully Automated Virtual Data Centers with unmatched network speed and capacity, which eliminates bandwidth traffic jams. Multiple bandwidth backbones such as AT&T, NTT, Verio, Time-Warner, Sprint, British Telecom By using multiple Tier 1 telecom providers along with numerous private peering arrangements, more than 170 Gbps of transit and peering capacity is available at any point of time.
Fully redundant network architecture with no single points of failure, More than 170 Gbps network bandwidth capacity and Maintenance / support contracts with all of our vendors, along with third party consultants, ensure constant uptime and availability.
Master Control Facility
Our Master Control Facility monitors key parameters of our virtual datacenter such as VLAN, Server Environment, Network continuously. Over 300 samples of data are taken and any given working time. These are continuously analyzed and any deviated is escalated with proper escalation procedure in place.
Staffing & Expertise
All our network, system administrators and support staff are well trained and experienced in running networks that handle thousands of servers and network devices. Minimum qualifications are Engineering / Masters in Systems Integration / Computers with proper certification in respective fields. A thorough back ground check is conducted before recruitment.
Apart from software / hardware vendor based certification, YBOX certifications, one of the most rigorous method in training and evaluation in hosting industry also becomes a basis for assigning roles. YBOX certifications are hosting / datacenter industry specific and hence assures the exact industrial requirement to handle the assigned role from day 1.
The entire team is based on a Cellular Hierarchy to deliver faster solutions avoiding delays in decision making. The entire team is well trained by in-house experts as well as major network / hardware / software vendors. This allows us to provide quicker solutions rather than trial and error methods.
Master Control Facility
Our Master Control Facility monitors key parameters of our virtual datacenter such as VLAN, Server Environment, Network continuously. Over 300 samples of data are taken and any given working time. These are continuously analyzed and any deviated is escalated with proper escalation procedure in place.
The Master Control Facility is operation 24 X7, 365 days. It is secured by latest access control systems and have stringent security norms with live facility monitoring, access control system etc.
Apart from the Master Control Facility, we also have dedicated staff at each VLAN location assisting in day to day operations.
SiliconHouse.Net Launched “WHMxtra”
SiliconHouse Launched unique addon module for cPanel servers - " WHMXTRA", designed to turbo charge your WHM, adding many features you could normally only do via command line or not at all. Our CPanel Xtra Plugin adds even more functionality to your end users cPanel, saving your techs time and saving you money.
Xtra is an addon module for cPanel servers, designed to add a little kick to WHM, adding many features you could normally only do via command line or not at all. Our cPanel Xtra Plugin adds even more functionality to your end users cPanel, saving your techs time and saving you money. Installs with a single command!
cPanel Xtra is an Xtra plugin for cPanel accounts. This program adds some nice (and in some cases much needed) features to cpanel. Theme integration is automatic. A simple click is all you need to install it. All features can be enabled or disabled via the admin inteface in WHM.
WHMxtra Pro Suite
Xtra is an add on module for cpanel servers, designed to add a little kick to WHM. The Pro Suite adds 200+ features you could normally only do via command line on a server or not at all. While our cPanel Xtra plugin does a similar job for your end users cPanel accounts. Why wait for tech support when Xtra gives you all the tools you need to secure, repair and manage your server, all from your web browser!
Key Features
* 100+ features to secure/manage your server
* Install in seconds with a single command!
* Tripwire and Snort - New!
* Virtual Network Monitor
* System Integrity Monitor
* Softaculous Installer - Includes 1 free month of Premium
* Yum Install / Upgrade
* Shell Commander
* View All Features
* Choose from several firewalls
* Log Viewer
* File Browser/Editor
* Delete Old Backups
* CHK Rootkit Hunter, RK Hunter and several other detectors.
* Domain Availability Check- New!
* Reinstall/Upgrade most cPanel related software
* View cPanel Xtra Features
* cPanel Xtra Screenshots
E-commerce Payment Gateway Solution – India
Payment Gateways are online credit card validation and processing system that allows vendors to sell their products and services online. Silicon House has helped hundreds of businesses to accept payments online. Silicon House is the only organization in India to offer payment gateways with the lowest transaction rate [ Rate charged per transaction made online ]. Our aim is to provide Payment Gateways at the lowest possible cost so that Small and Medium Businesses can harness the full potential of Internet.
Why go for a Payment Gateway ?
Payment Gateways are very handy in completing a sale online. For instance, there are many items such as gifts, electronic gadgets, software etc which are purchased online. The whole activity of online sales ends with payment processing using Payment Gateways. Payment Gateway also indirectly serve as means of Validity of a company, Makes impulsive buying possible, Allows clients to use their card and use their credit period.
Above all, it shortens the duration for making payment for a client as well as realization of payment by the vendor.
Types of Payment Gateways
There are three financial components in a Payment Gateway.
1. Set Up Fee [ Usually one time fee ]
2. Annual Maintenance Fee
3. Per Transaction Fee
Payment Gateways in general can be classified as follows;
a. Dedicated Payment Gateways
b. Shared Payment Gateways
Dedicated Payment Gateways: This type of payment gateways are directly issued to the vendor. Usually the per transaction fee will be lowest for this payment gateways. Billing is done in the Vendor Name Itself. Hosting environment needs to be setup specially for running sites with Dedicated Payment Gateways. This consists of Economy and Premium Packages.
Shared Payment Gateways: This type of payment gateways are issued as a third party payment processing to the vendor. The per transaction fee is very high when compared to Dedicated Payment Gateways. Billing is not done in the vendor name. Hosting environment does not require any special environment setting to be done. This consists of Economy and Premium Packages.
Dedicated vs Shared Payment Gateways
| Feature | Dedicated PG | Shared PG | ||
| Plans | Economy | Premium [Recommended] |
Economy | Premium |
| One Time Setup Fee | 7500 | 15000 | 6999 | 21500 |
| Annual Fee | 10000 | 10000 | 1200 | 2400 |
| Per Transaction Fee | 5.0 to 3.5 % | 3.5 to 2.5 % | 7% | 5% |
| Billing Name | Your Own | Your Own | Third Party | Third Party |
| Payment Realization | Instant | Instant | Weekly | Weekly |
| SSL Encryption | 128 bit SSL | 128 bit SSL | 128 bit SSL | 128 bit SSL |
| Cards Accepted | VISA / MASTER | VISA / MASTER | VISA [ Master requires additional formalities ] | VISA [ Master requires additional formalities ] |
| Environment Settings | Required | Required | NA | NA |
Steps in getting a Dedicated HDFC Payment Gateway
Apply Online: Click here to apply online. Supply only accurate details.
Verification: Our Risk and Legal team will verify and update you of technical and commercial req.
Submit Requirements: Submit the required Technical and Commercial req. On verification, test payment gateway will be enabled
Test Payment Gateway: Test your shopping cart with our Sandbox payment gateway.
Go Live: On successful testing and approval, Go Live !
How to get a Dedicated HDFC Payment Gateway ?
Check Before You Apply : The Pre-requisites
The following are the general pre-requisites to apply for a HDFC Payment Gateway;
1. Sales turnover of Rs.60 Lakhs per annum
2. Last 2 years of profitable balance sheet
3. HDFC current account [ Can be opened during the course of application also ]
4. Proper manufacturing or servicing setup with office and employees etc.
5. Products or services sold cannot include but not limited to drugs, medicines, alcohol, multilevel schemes etc.
Step 1: Apply Online
The first step to get a payment gateway is to apply online. Click here to apply online. Once you have applied, we will review the application and update you with the technical and commercial details. Unless you receive a confirmation from us, please do not proceed to the documents stage.
Step 2: Verification
On meeting the basic pre-requisites, you will be verified for the following but not limited to; Location and Business Verification like office premises, sign boards, invoices, customers etc. Your company’s existence for at least last 2 years with profit balance sheet and a sales turnover of 60 lakhs per annum.
Website must contain;
Domain Whois must contain your correct contact details
Terms and Conditions
Privacy Policy
Cancellation and Refund Policy
About Us
Shopping cart with Customer Registration
SSL
Product Catalog
Type of Product
Server Security Testing [ This is important and a detailed PCI Scan / verification is done. ]
Step 3: Documents & Other Requirements
For most of the payment gateways, the documents required are almost the same, except few variations. Extra documents or credentials are required to be submitted if request by the Bank.
1. Commercial Documents
2. Technical Documents
Commercial Documents Required For Payment Gateways
If Sole Proprietor
1. Proof of proprietorship
2. ID Docs of the proprietor
3. Ecommerce Agreement
4. Risk Monitoring Acceptance in the company letter head
5. Charge Back Dispute & Acceptance in the company letter head
6. Balance sheet for the past 2 years duly signed by your auditor
7. Profit / Loss Account for the past 2 years duly signed by your auditor
If Partnership
1. ID Docs of Authorised Partners as specified in the partnership Auth letter
2. Photocopy of the partnership deed
3. Company Pan no
4. Ecommerce Agreement
5. Risk Monitoring Acceptance in the company letter head
6. Charge Back Dispute & Acceptance in the company letter head
7. Balance sheet for the past 2 years duly signed by your auditor
8. Profit / Loss Account for the past 2 years duly signed by your auditor
If Private Limited
1. Copy of ID proof of all the directors with ” Company For Seal and Signature of all the directors “
Any one of the following is accepted as ID proof;
1. Voters ID
2. Pan Card
3. Drivers License
4. Passport
2. MOA and AOA documents along with Certificate of Incorporation. If certificate of incorporation is not included in MOA or AOA, it can be provided separately.
3. If all the directors are not mentioned in MOA or AOA, then Form 32 must be provided for directors who are not mentioned in the MOA or AOA.
4. All the directors must sign the Ecommerce Agreement and Board Resolution in each page with For Seal of the company.
5. Risk Monitoring Acceptance in the company letter head
6. Charge Back Dispute & Acceptance in the company letter head
7. Balance sheet for the past 2 years duly signed by your auditor
8. Profit / Loss Account for the past 2 years duly signed by your auditor
Technical Documents for all of the above categories
Detailed Technical Document briefing about Security, Firewall, IT Policy, Environment Settings Etc.
Training
Your employees must be trained on using and following Payment Gateway Best Practices as mentioned in the HDFC manual.
Fraud monitoring systems and methods must be in place and your employees must be trained in them.
Logistics / Proof Of Delivery Documentation for handling Charge Back Disputes.
Step 4: Testing Payment Gateway in Sandbox Interface. Once you receive the test kit from HDFC, you can host in your Payment Gateway Hosting Account and test with the Sandbox URL. Please note that
Step 5: On successful completion of the Sandbox testing, you will be provided with live kit from HDFC, which has to be hosted to integrate with your shopping cart.
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