| Co-location services are offered in our Data Centers.
The facilities offer significant bandwidth capacity via
6 diverse DS-3 connections. Additionally, we offer Carrier
Neutral Facilities (CNF) via our dual OC-12s, allowing customers
to order their own private circuits for bandwidth needs
from BT, Redstone, Kingston, Telewest or Sprint. |
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Co-locate with an Open Rack or Secured Cabinet
Co-location services are available in Open Rack Service (ORS) and
Secured Cabinet Solutions (SCS). We offer over 6,200 square feet of data
centre space, and co-location customers receive handoffs via the new
Category 6 cable with gigabit Ethernet over copper capability. 100%
Cisco switched networks provide a higher quality of service than most
other providers
Plans and Pricing
All of our co-location plans are custom configurations based on our
clients needs. Rather than devising pre-packed solutions, our sales
associates provide a needs assessment for all potential co-location
clients. Based on our needs assessment, we will recommend the
co-location solution that fits your needs. Below are the considerations
for determining your co-location service plan:
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Open Rack or Secured Cabinet
Open Rack Solution (ORS) is a standard, 19" rack with 2 posts that is
not enclosed. By contrast, our Secured Cabinet Solution (SCS) is a 4
post enclosure with a lock and key access to your space. Some equipment
may need to be rackmounted in a 4-post rack. However, we provide
shelves with our Open Rack Service, so you can place this equipment
on a shelf rather than needing to purchase a Secured Cabinet Service,
if you wish. As you might expect, Secured Cabinets are more expensive
than Open Racks for the same amount of rack space.
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How Much Rackspace Do You
Need?
Typically, this is simple to determine.
Just measure the height of the equipment you plan to co-locate,
and add them together. Convert your total to inches, then
divide by 1.75 and round up. This is the number of rackmount
units (RU) you will need for your equipment. We sell our
co-location space in rackmount units of 4, 8, 16, 32, 50
for Open Rack Service, and 1/3, 1/2, and full cabinets for
Secured Cabinet Solutions. However, consider future growth
and additional equipment for your rackspace purchase, make
sure you are allowing room for growth.
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How Much Bandwidth Will You
Require?
There will be a minimum amount of
bandwidth that you will purchase with your rackspace, called
the "committed rate". If your bandwidth needs
are less than this minimum, then you need not purchase additional
bandwidth. Otherwise, consider purchasing a higher committed
rate, as it will save you money rather than paying bandwidth
over usage fees. We calculate all of our clients' bandwidth
consumption based on the 95th percentile method.
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Don't Forget the Extras
Your rackspace will come with a certain
number of IP addresses, shelves, and power outlets. Additional
IP addresses, shelves, or additional power and/or special
power needs are additional fees. Additional IP addresses
and shelves are small costs, additional power consumption
can get costly, depending on usage (just like bandwidth).
Once you have determined any of the extras you might need,
you have completed your custom co-location plan.
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