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Sunday May 05, 2024

Commonly Used Terms

Colocation - is the provisioning of space for a customer's telecommunications or computer equipment at the service provider's premises also know as a data center. Colocation service providers offer different space options for a full range of client needs.

Per U colocation service – 1U is approximately 1.75” (thickness of a computer server) of colocation space. Colocation hosting providers allow client to bring in per U server(s) in a shared rack or cabinet. Clients pay a monthly fee for the space (number of Us), power consumed and monthly internet bandwidth used.

¼ rack/cabinet colocation service – ¼ rack/cabinet is approximately 8-10U of colocation space. Colocation hosting providers allow clients to bring in server(s) that may fill up to a ¼ of a rack or cabinet . Clients pay a monthly fee for the space, power consumed and monthly internet bandwidth used.

1/2 rack/cabinet colocation service – 1/2 rack/cabinet is approximately 20-22U of colocation space. Colocation hosting providers allow clients to bring in server(s) that may fill up to a 1/2 of a rack or cabinet . Clients pay a monthly fee for the space, power consumed and monthly internet bandwidth used.

Full rack/cabinet colocation service - 1/2 rack/cabinet is approximately 42-44U of colocation space. Colocation hosting providers allow client to bring in server(s) that may fill up to full rack or cabinet . Clients pay a monthly fee for the space, power consumed and monthly internet bandwidth used. This is one of the top options for clients that require a secure and scalable colocation space.

Private Cage/Suite – colocation hosting providers typically offer private cages/suites in 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 rack or cabinet options. Some colocaton hosting providers offer custom private cages and suites as well. Clients pay a monthly fee for the space, power consumed and monthly internet bandwidth used. This is the top colocation service option for clients with multiple servers and network gear that require secure, private and scalable colocation space.

Along with these many colocation space options, many colocation facilities offer managed services. Managed service options may include the following:
• Remote hands support
• Load balancing solutions
• Firewall installations