Where is the best place to co-locate a server needing high bandwidth?

What kind of bandwidth quality?

http://www.affordablecolo.com/ is suppose to be very good
http://www.pwebtech.com/ is very good

Originally posted by netsolutions
Where is the best place to co-locate a server needing high bandwidth?

Well your question is more difficult than just a plain answer of "go to joes network center".

your question should cover the following

1) as JTY said " what type of quality"

2) does the location have multiple providers ( some NOC have access to over 20 providers )

3) do you need access on a 24 x 7 x 365 access ?

4) does the noc have gas fire prevention systems ?

5) will your rack be in a private or public cage ?

Since I think you are talking about 1 server, then you might want to consider whom your sharing your rack space with. Would you feel safe if your server sat next to your competitor ( a quick clip and your system is down till you send a teck )

just some thoughts

-Michael / Sqposter

1) fair quality
2) doesn't matter
3) no
4) doesn't matter
5) doesn't matter

We use ****** located in the Colo4Dallas facility and its great so far.

Originally posted by dherman76
We use ****** located in the Colo4Dallas facility and its great so far. :eek:

But, seriously . . . . PM me that name so I can find out if it just gets hashed out here; or if it's everywhere around this board. ;)

Originally posted by netsolutions
1) fair quality
2) doesn't matter
3) no
4) doesn't matter
5) doesn't matter I thought you were looking for the *best* place to collo.

Software - you have been PM'ed :)

Originally posted by Intelligent Hosting
I thought you were looking for the *best* place to collo. Heh. Yeah, good point. I'm continually amused by all the posts here asking for the "best" host, the "best" colocation, etc. Fact is, in that context the word "best" is practically meaningless.

By the way, would someone tell me the best car to buy? Also, what would be the best color for me to paint my living room?

Originally posted by JayC
By the way, would someone tell me the best car to buy? Also, what would be the best color for me to paint my living room?

I am astonished to hear this question from you, but the answer is very simple:
1. Porsche
2. orange

Originally posted by Walter


I am astonished to hear this question from you, but the answer is very simple:
1. Porsche
2. orange

I'll agree on the Porsche but paint the room Light Blue, that will for sure drive a wife nuts.

-Sqposter / Michael

I'm looking myself and noticed Tera-Byte's Plan B colo which offers burstable 10mbit. You pay for what you use at $2.50/gb, no rack charge for a 1u box and a $100 deposit against usage. Not a bad deal for uncommitted transfer, I think -- unless I'm missing something.

Anyone have thoughts or experience with this?

I didn't realize the no rack charge applied to that plan b as well... hmm... I could be saving quite a bit... DOH!

Originally posted by Chicken
I didn't realize the no rack charge applied to that plan b as well... hmm... I could be saving quite a bit... DOH!

Well, that's what they seem to indicate at the top of their price chart. I'll have to ping them about this.

Originally posted by alchiba


Well, that's what they seem to indicate at the top of their price chart. I'll have to ping them about this.


I already asked them to confirm it, and they did.

There is no rack charge. The only recurring monthly charge is the US$2.50/gb (with an up-front US$100 against usage).

I am in the process of switching over (building my 1U FreeBSD server as I type this.:))

Hmmm... I have a RaQ3. I was going to ebay it, but maybe it would be better to throw it up there? Funny thing is, it *was* up there and I had them ship it back to me somewhat recently, DOH! Any thoughts? What would you do?

Kikko networks resides at globix, and buys bandwidth at a great price.

Originally posted by Chicken
Hmmm... I have a RaQ3. I was going to ebay it, but maybe it would be better to throw it up there? Funny thing is, it *was* up there and I had them ship it back to me somewhat recently, DOH! Any thoughts? What would you do?

You talkin' to me? :D

Well, my plans are to get comfortable with my new FreeBSD server then ship it to Alberta. I have had very good experience with their support, and the Plan B price is very good for my needs (mostly freebie friend & family hosting).

You'll have to look at your situation and needs, and decide from there.

Yeah, I'm talkin' to you... ever see Taxi Driver? :D

Don't worry, just my own mental turmoil of what the heck to do with this server.

Never saw Taxi Driver, but I use the catch-phrase from time to time. :)

Ohhh Mike, you *really* must rent it...

It is an awesome movie. I have not seen it in years, you gave give me some great ideas for the weekend! Anything with Bobby D rocks :)

Originally posted by Chicken
Ohhh Mike, you *really* must rent it...


I'll keep it in mind for some snowy January evening.

Price & specs, if you still want to sell it? I want a RaQ2 or 3 at home on cable, as emergency backup for my RaQ4 at Rackshack.

Anyone else have a RaQ2 or 3 for a good deal?

I just looked at & phoned Tera-Byte. My Raq4 is currently using only 5 gigs/month, with 70 small sites. At Tera-Byte, my TOTAL bill for month would be $12.50.

Only $100 up front, and they said even a tower was fine, doesnt have to be a pizza box at all.

24/7 support & reboots, toll-free phone, and IRC.

My second server goes to Tera-Byte.

Thanks to the forum. Else i would never have heard of them. AND they're in Alberta, Canada, only 500 miles form me.