Server & Hardware
5 Reasons to Choose Colocation Services
Colocation is hosting in the data center of server or network devices owned by the business. Different from hardware rental, the host of devices usually remains in the customer. 5 reasons to get colocation service; energy, connection, physical conditions, field use and operation requirements can be evaluated.
1. Use power infrastructure in a planned environment
The power offered in the data center is evaluated according to the UPS and generator layout service scope. Consumption of the device, feeding number and accepted energy capacity should be cleared. Double power supply provides the expected benefit if designed with appropriate independent feedings.
2. Evaluate business connectivity options
Operator options, port capacity and traffic conditions vary according to data center. Private network connections with internet access can be separate pens. Physical and operational independence of spare lines should be controlled; It may not be enough to have only two connections.
3. Physical environment and access control
Cooling, fire detection and physical access procedures can offer alternative to the in-house system room. The actual features must be verified by the property documents and contract. Certification or failure claims should not be considered the same for each facility.
4. Manage office space and growth
Hosting servers outside office allows you to manage the need of noise, heat and space in a different environment. Rack unit should be compatible with cabinet depth, power limit and wiring conditions devices. Growth plan should not only be done via the empty shelf area.
5. Edit field operation
Remote hands service can cover limited physical works such as cable control or restarting of the device. Operating system and application management will not be included in this service automatically. Authorization, request method and fee limits must be written in advance.
Checklist before Colocation decision
For example, a business that wants to use their license and hardware can get energy and hosting from the data center. Despite this, it needs its own plan for backup, application maintenance and hardware change. Moving to a data center does not eliminate the risk of one location spontaneously.
- Verify hardware size, weight and power consumption.
- Ask connection, IP, traffic and field access conditions.
- Rate backup and different location recovery plan.
- Calculate transport, part change and output costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it the same to rent a server with Colocation?
No. The customer's device is hosted in Colocation. The server is provided from the service provider.
Can I manage my data center app?
However, if separate management service is decided. Operating system and application support with the hosting can be different scopes.
Does Colocation replace backup?
No. Improvement of physical environment, independent copy of data and no substitute for the return plan.
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Resources & Advanced Reading
Product specifications and license conditions may vary; Check the relevant official documents before application.