We offer co-location services in our Data Centres. Our facilities provide 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 from BT, Redstone, Kingston, Telewest or Sprint.

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 capabilities. 100% Cisco switched networks mean we can 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 the results of this, we will recommend a co–location solution that fits your requirements. Below are the some of the considerations we make when determining the best co– location service plan for you:

• Open Rack or Secured Cabinet?
  Our Open Rack Solution (ORS) provides a standard, open 19" rack with 2 posts. In contrast, our Secured Cabinet Solution (SCS) is a 4–post enclosure, with lock and key access to your space. Some equipment may need to be rack–mounted in a 4–post rack. We provide shelves with our Open Rack Solutions, giving you the option to place this equipment on a shelf rather than needing to purchase a Secured Cabinet. As you might expect, Secured Cabinets are more expensive than Open Racks for the same amount of rack space.
• How much rack space do you need?
  This is usually easy to determine. Just calculate the total height of the equipment you plan to co–locate. Convert your total to inches, then divide by 1.75 and round up. This will tell you how many "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 Solutions, and 1/3, 1/2, and full cabinets for Secured Cabinet Solutions. When purchasing Rackmount units, it is always worth taking expected future growth into consideration.
• How much bandwidth will you require?
  A minimum amount of bandwidth comes as part of your rack space package. This is referred to as your "committed rate". If your bandwidth needs are below this minimum, then you need not purchase additional bandwidth. Otherwise, consider purchasing a higher committed rate (rather than paying bandwidth over–usage fees), as it will save you money. We calculate all of our clients' bandwidth consumption based on the 95th percentile method.
• Don't forget the extras
  Your rack space 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 can be added at additional cost. Additional IP addresses and shelves are relatively cheap, while additional power consumption can be quite expensive, depending on usage (just like bandwidth).

Once your required "extras" have been taken into account, your custom co–location plan is complete.

Interested in co–locating with Crosby? Please contact us for more information.