Datacenter update

We're going to move the server once it gets up again. Unacceptable.

For customers at our New York hosting center at 33 Whitehall: We have lost power again at the hosting center. A possible fuel contamination is suspected as the cause of the failure to both our primary and secondary generators. The fuel tanks need to be drained and refilled with new fuel.  We continue to work with the generator contractor to restore service.  Due to the nature of the problem there is no estimated time to repair. There is no access to 33 Whitehall at this time. Once power is restored, if you need to have your server rebooted, please send a request to support@cogentco.com with a subject of "33 Whitehall Reboot Request".

Datacenter fuel contamination update

The latest update from our datacenter:

For customers at our New York hosting center at 33 Whitehall: We have partially restored power to some of the areas at the hosting center. Some customers still remaint down as of 11:30PM. A possible fuel contamination is suspected as the cause of the failure to both our primary and secondary generators. Final load tests are currently being conducted before bringing the remaining customers back online. We continue to work with the generator contractor to restore service. Due to the nature of the problem there is no estimated time to repair. There is no access to 33 Whitehall at this time. Once power is restored, if you need to have your server rebooted, please send a request to support@cogentco.com with a subject of "33 Whitehall Reboot Request".

Pikmin plush reproduction in February 2013

Sanei has announced a new production of the Pikmin 2 plushes which will ship in February 2013. Please note however that the 'Olimar' and 'Louie' plushes are not being produced in the new batch. Reservations are welcome to ship in late February or early March 2013. If there are any delays, we'll update our shop listing with more information. Pricing is set at JPY980 or US$16.90 per Pikmin plush and JPY2,200 or US$49.90 for the largish Chappi plush. Thanks.

Fuel contamination issue at datacenter

Our site at ncsx.com is down again due to an morning 'fuel contamination' issue affecting the two generators which are providing power to the building.

 For customers at our New York hosting center at 33 Whitehall: At this time both our generators are down due to possible fuel contamination issues. We are investigating at this time and have no ETR. If you are an Off Net customer of Cogent in the lower Manhattan area, Verizon has reported wide spread outages due to flooding of their central offices that are impacting many services.

We're assuming the generators will be back online today and service will be restored to the servers running in the datacenter. 

3DS Animal Crossing 3DS LL - Shipping Today

NCS Preorder Update
    Preorders for the Tobidase Doubutsu No Mori Pack are shipping to preorders today. New orders are welcome to ship within 4-7 business days when additional supplies arrive.

 Japanese Product Name: 3DSLL とびだせ　どうぶつの森 パック
  Jan Code: 4902370520002

PS3 Shin Sangoku Musou 6 Empires - New Import

From the Manufacturer
    Dynasty Warriors 7 Empires is a mix of strategy and tactical action where players can fight for power, use cunning and strategy to gain power, or use a number of different approaches to unite the Three Kingdoms.

 Japanese Product Name: 真・三國無双6 Empires
 Jan Code: 4988615045264

TOYS Portrait of Pirates Blackbeard Ver. 1.5 (Marshall D. Teach) - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
    A bare-chested  Marshall D. Teech bares his teeth and raises his hands in a fit of apparent rage in the v1.5 rendition of Megahouse's upcoming Portrait of Pirates for the fearsome buccaneer. Sculptor MAS provides the detailing for the 1/8 scale figure which measures 26cm or 10.23" in height. Preorders are welcome to ship in April 2013. 

 Japanese Product Name: Portrait.Of.Pirates ワンピースシリーズ NEO-EX "黒ひげ" マーシャル・D・ティーチ Ver.1.5
 Jan Code: 4535123714160

TOYS Portrait of Pirates Boa Hancock Ver. Blue (Miyazawa Limited Edition) - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
    Boa Hancock is a svelte and stylish woman who's a member of the Shichibukai - a group of seven pirate captains allied with the World Government. Her other credentials include being a Gorgon sister and Empress of the Amazon Lily island.

    Reservations are welcome for a limited distribution blue 'Miyazawa' version of the Portrait of Pirates Boa Hancock figure which ships in late April 2013. The original rendition of Boa in the Portrait of Pirates series was decked out in red. Preorders are welcome.

 Japanese Product Name: Portrait.Of.Pirates ワンピースシリーズNEO-EX ボア・ハンコック Ver.BLUE
 Jan Code: 4535123714177