Colocation Services

Data Center Services

Colocation Services

If you are looking at equipment, space, and bandwidth, we are there to help you co-locate your servers safe and secure in a controlled environment

How it works

Colocation services involve renting space in a data center to house your own servers and other hardware. Here’s a breakdown of how it works:

  1. Physical Space: You rent a specific amount of rack space in a facility, typically within a secure, climate-controlled environment. This can be a single rack or multiple racks or can be a shared space on one of the racks, depending on your needs.
  2. Infrastructure: Aspirare supplies essential infrastructure, including power, cooling, and networking. They ensure high availability and redundancy to keep your equipment running smoothly.
  3. Connectivity: Most colocation facilities offer multiple internet service providers (ISPs), allowing you to choose and customize your network connections for optimal performance and reliability.
  4. Security: These facilities have Mantraps robust security measures, such as biometric access, surveillance cameras, and on-site staff, to protect your hardware.
  5. Support Services: Aspirare offer additional services, such as remote hands support, which means their staff can perform basic maintenance tasks on your equipment if you can’t be there.
  6. Scalability: Colocation allows for easy scaling; as your needs grow, you can rent more space or add additional resources without the need to build your own data center.
  7. Cost Efficiency: While you’re still responsible for purchasing and managing your own hardware, colocation can be more cost-effective than building and maintaining your own facility, especially for smaller companies.

By using colocation services, businesses can benefit from high-performance data center environments while maintaining control over their hardware and data.

What we Offer

Colocation services typically include:

  1. Space for Servers: Rack space in a secure data center where businesses can place their own servers and equipment.
  2. Power Supply: Redundant power sources to ensure continuous operation, including UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems.
  3. Cooling Systems: Climate control to keep equipment at optimal temperatures.
  4. Network Connectivity: High-speed internet access and connectivity options to various carriers.
  5. Security: Physical security measures such as surveillance cameras, access control, and on-site staff.
  6. Monitoring and Support: Remote monitoring of systems and technical support for troubleshooting.
  7. Backup Solutions: Options for data backup and disaster recovery to protect against data loss.
  8. Scalability: Flexibility to increase space or resources as business needs grow.
  9. Compliance: Facilities often meet regulatory compliance standards for industries like finance and healthcare.
  10. Cross-Connects: Ability to connect with other tenants or external networks for improved performance and redundancy.

Colocation can be a cost-effective solution for businesses looking to host their infrastructure without the overhead of maintaining their own data center.

F. A. Q's

Frequently Asked Questions

Colocation is a service that allows businesses to rent space in a data center to house their servers and other hardware. This setup provides enhanced security, reliability, and connectivity.

  • Reliability:Access to redundant power and cooling systems.
  • Security:Enhanced physical security measures such as biometric access and surveillance.
  • Connectivity:High-speed internet access and multiple network carriers.
  • Cost-Effectiveness:Reduces the need for on-site infrastructure and maintenance.
  • Scalability:Easy to expand as your business grows.

You purchase or lease your own hardware and install it in a colocation facility. Aspirare manages the facility’s infrastructure, including power, cooling, and security, on your behalf.

  • Location:Proximity to your business and target markets.
  • Security:Physical and network security measures.
  • Reliability:Uptime guarantees and redundancy features.
  • Scalability:Options to expand your space and services easily.
  • Support:Availability of technical support and customer service.

Colocation is suitable for a wide range of businesses, including:

  • Startups needing reliable infrastructure
  • Established companies looking to reduce costs
  • Organizations with regulatory compliance needs
  • Businesses that require high uptime and data security

Costs vary based on location, the amount of space required, power usage, and additional services like managed hosting or support. Typically, you’ll pay a monthly fee based on the rack space and power consumed.

A rack unit (or U) is a standard measurement for server rack height. One rack unit is 1.75 inches high. Servers and equipment are often measured in units (e.g., 1U, 2U).

Yes, you can bring your own servers and networking equipment to the colocation facility, allowing you to maintain control over your hardware and configurations.

Remote hands service refers to on-site technical support provided by the colocation staff. They can perform tasks such as rebooting servers, replacing hardware, or monitoring systems, often available for an additional fee.

Colocation facilities typically employ various security measures, including:

  • 24/7 surveillance cameras
  • Controlled access with key cards or biometric scans
  • Fire suppression systems
  • Environmental monitoring for temperature and humidity

In addition to physical security, many providers offer network security features such as firewalls, DDoS protection, and compliance with industry standards (e.g., PCI-DSS, HIPAA).

Most colocation providers allow you to upgrade your space as needed. You can add more racks or increase power capacity based on your growing requirements.

Colocation involves housing your physical servers in a data center, while cloud hosting uses virtualized resources from shared servers. Colocation provides more control over hardware, whereas cloud hosting offers flexibility and scalability without the need for physical equipment.

Consider your specific needs such as:

  • Geographical location
  • Network connectivity options
  • Power redundancy and cooling systems
  • Service level agreements (SLAs)
  • Customer reviews and reputation