Do you have questions about 1U Colocation – what it is, if your business needs it, how much it costs, and where to get the best service? Read on as we clear up any confusion and answer any questions that you might have about 1U colocation. If you are looking for a reliable colocation hosting facility for your equipment, contact Digital Service Consultants today and find out what makes DSC the first choice in colocation in the Atlanta region.

 

 

What Is 1U Colocation?

In order to understand the term 1U colocation, it is helpful to define each of the terms.

Colocation:

Colocation is when your business rents physical space in a data center in order to house their own servers and other computing hardware. The server is owned by your company but the colocation provider supplies you with the physical space to locate it, the power to run it, the security to ensure that the equipment and its data are safe, as well as all of the network resources needed such as ample bandwidth and IP addresses. Learn more about colocation hosting in our post entitled “Colocation Hosting: The Definitive Guide (2018 Version).”

 

 

1U:

In a colocation facility, your equipment is housed on racks. The unit of measurement that is used when you are talking about rack space is “U”. 1U is equal to 1.75 inches in height. Therefore a piece of equipment that is 3.5 inches high will require 2U of rack space.

 

 

1U Colocation:

1U colocation is an economical, entry-level colocation service. It is appropriate if you require a small amount of rack space for your equipment. If you need more space then you will need to consider a larger service such as a half rack or full rack. The following diagram will give you an idea about the relative space taken up on a colocation rack by equipment that is 1U, 2U and 4U in size.

 

 

Does Your Business Need Colocation?

There are many good reasons your business might need colocation services. Some of the main benefits include:

Getting the Features of an IT Department at a Lower Cost:

If your business could benefit from the useful features of an IT department but you don’t have the capital to set up and run your own, then colocation hosting can provide you with those features at a relatively low monthly fee.

 

 

Having Access to Redundant Power Supplies & Networks:

Colocation facilities have backup or redundant power supplies and networks to ensure that you are always up and running. If there are power or network failures, the backup systems will kick in so you don’t have to worry about losing data or being unavailable to your customers when they need you.

 

 

Locating Your Server in an Optimal Environment:

Servers generate a lot of heat and are susceptible to damage if they are not in a controlled environment. A colocation hosting facility can provide your equipment with a consistent and optimal temperature to make sure that it doesn’t overheat. The facility will also have a redundant cooling system to make sure that if the primary system fails there is a backup that will kick in.

 

 

Keeping Your Data and Equipment Safe:

A colocation site can give you security features that your own facility might not have or want to invest in, such as PIN keypads, biometric readers, and around the clock surveillance.

To learn more about the great benefits of colocation, check out our post entitled “Understanding the Benefits of Colocation Hosting.”

 

 

How Much Does Colocation Cost?

The cost of colocation hosting can range anywhere from $40 per U per month to over $400 per U per month. It really varies depending on the services that you need.

The price that you pay for your colocation service is largely determined by the amount of rack space that you require for your equipment, but there are also other factors that will come into play with the pricing, including:

• Setup fees
• Internet speeds with above-average bandwidth
• Number of IP addresses required
• Support fees

To learn more about colocation pricing, check out our post entitled “Colocation Pricing: The Definitive Guide On What To Expect (2018 Report)”

 

 

What Can DSC Do for You?

DSC can provide your business with a top-notch facility to host your servers and computing equipment and provide you with the technical expertise to maintain your equipment and answer any questions or issues that you may have. We offer all our colocation hosting clients:

24/7/365 Access:

You can have full access to your server, anytime you need it via a secure, electronic lock system.

Optimal Environment:

Your equipment will be housed in an HVAC temperature-controlled facility to make sure that it isn’t affected by any sudden changes in temperature.

 

 

Backup Power:

Your service will always be running thanks to our backup generator.

Solid Internet Connectivity with Incredible Speeds:

You will always be connected to the Internet even if the service provider goes down because of our network redundancy system. Our network will provide you with incredibly high bandwidth as well as low latency on a network with 99.9% uptime. We also offer you multi-Gigabit Internet speeds.

Full Service, Convenient Connection:

If you like, you can Fed-Ex your server to us and we can put it online for you.

 

 

For the Best Colocation Hosting at the Best Price – Choose DSC

Your information is important and vital to the smooth running of your business, so don’t trust it to an unreliable provider. DSC has been a trusted name in the IT industry in Atlanta for more than 30 years. We also provide a full range of internet- related services including cloud backup, system monitoring, software hosting, dedicated email, website development and implementation, web hosting, e-commerce, security, and a variety of related products and services. We also provide network support for Linus, Microsoft server and workstation platforms, Fortinet firewalls, and Cisco Systems. Contact us today for all of your internet-related requirements.

 

 

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