A colocation data centre is a facility where businesses can rent space for their servers, networking equipment, and other computing infrastructure. Instead of managing their own data centre facilities, businesses collocate their hardware in a shared environment provided by a third-party colocation provider. Colocation data centres offer numerous advantages, including enhanced security, reliability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, making them an attractive option for businesses seeking to outsource their IT infrastructure needs.
Key features
Colocation data centres: are equipped with advanced security measures, including access controls, surveillance cameras, biometric authentication, and security personnel, to protect customers' hardware and data from unauthorized access, theft, and physical damage.
Redundant power and cooling: facilities featuring redundant power sources, backup generators, and sophisticated cooling systems to ensure uninterrupted operation and optimal performance for customers' equipment, even in the event of power outages or environmental fluctuations.
High-Speed connectivity: and redundant network connectivity through multiple carriers and Internet Exchange Points (IXPs), ensuring low-latency, high-bandwidth connections for customers' applications and services.
Scalability and flexibility: allowing businesses to easily expand their IT infrastructure footprint as their needs grow, without the need for significant capital investment or infrastructure upgrades.
Remote Hands Support: services, allowing customers to request assistance with hardware installations, troubleshooting, and maintenance tasks, even if they are not physically present at the data centre facility.
Compliance and certifications: adhering to industry standards and certifications, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and demonstrate their commitment to security and reliability.
Related solutions
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Facility Location: strategically located in geographically stable areas with access to reliable power and network infrastructure, minimising the risk of natural disasters and connectivity disruptions.
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Rack Space Options: offers a range of rack space options, including full cabinets, half cabinets, and individual rack units (U), to accommodate varying customer needs and equipment sizes.
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Power Density: provides high-density power configurations to support modern server and networking equipment, including options for standard power outlets, high-density power distribution units (PDUs), and redundant power feeds.
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Cooling Systems: utilises advanced cooling systems, such as precision air conditioning units and hot aisle/cold aisle containment, to maintain optimal temperature and humidity levels for equipment operation.
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Connectivity Options: offers redundant network connectivity through multiple carriers and Internet Exchange Points (IXPs), with options for dedicated Ethernet connections, fibre-optic links, and virtual private network (VPN) services.
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Security Features: implements robust physical security measures, including access controls, surveillance cameras, biometric authentication, and security personnel, to safeguard customers' hardware and data from unauthorized access and theft.
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Colocation data centre services offer businesses a reliable, secure, and scalable solution for hosting their IT infrastructure in a shared environment managed by a third-party provider. With advanced security measures, redundant power and cooling systems, high-speed connectivity, and remote management capabilities, colocation data centres enable businesses to focus on their core operations while leveraging state-of-the-art facilities and expertise to support their IT needs.