Server Colocation

Yes, with colocation we provide the accommodation, giving you the freedom to install your own choice of hardware. If you want us to provide the hardware, please check out our Hosting services. 

CloudConnX Server Colocation includes accommodation, power, cooling, network, and physical security as standard. We can tailor all of these to your requirements.

We actively monitor the colocation environment to ensure that power, cooling, and security are maintained. Support for your equipment is your own responsibility, however we are able to provide remote hands at additional cost.

When deciding on a colocation facility there are many factors to consider. Location is a consideration for some businesses. Proximity to your IT team is important if you are looking to access your equipment regularly without using remote hands. Many businesses manage their hardware using VPN access and remote hands meaning location and accessibility is less important to them. Different locations may offer different scalability and capacity options, so this is worth considering.

The cost of colocation varies depending on many factors including space requirements (number of rack units), power usage, connectivity (type and number of connections), location of the data centre and any additional services required (remote hands, managed services).

With colocation the customer owns and manages their own hardware in a data centre that they rent space within. With hosting, the customer rents both the space and the hardware from their provider. Colocation offers greater flexibility and is ideal for businesses wanting full control over their infrastructure. Here at CloudConnX we offer both colocation and hosting, depending on the needs of your business.

Colocation is different from the cloud. Cloud computing provides virtual resources (like storage, computing power, and applications) over the internet, typically managed by a third-party provider. With the cloud, you use someone else’s infrastructure on demand, whereas with colocation, you own and maintain the equipment. You maintain control over where and how your data is stored. You can use colocation to build your own private cloud.