 | View Full Version : Need advice on sending server for co-location archangel777 08-20-2002, 02:17 AM When sending a server for co-location, what are the steps that you take? If you don't have the server parts yet, do you order it and have them ship it to the company? If you have the parts, would you recommend sending the Harddrives separately? JTY 08-20-2002, 02:54 AM Generally the parts are shipped to you. Then you build the server, and configure it. Finally, you ship it to your provider. phpcoder 08-20-2002, 03:08 AM I would also suggest meeting or visiting the datacenter. A lot of people do that :) tilted 08-20-2002, 03:29 AM We have had clients ship mirrored drives separately, sending one drive in the server, and the other in a different container, never had a problem with data loss from rough handling by a carrier. In any case, most providers would probably want you to ship them a completely assembled and configured server, unless you're paying the provider to assemble, burn in, install OS, etc. That's a bit beyond the realm of the standard basic colocation package of rack, ping, and power. If you're not comfortable working with hardware and doing software installations, a full service provider will probably work out a deal with you. :cool: George edb49 08-20-2002, 04:36 AM Shipping mirrored drives seperately seems to be a bit excess - the specs for most hard drives show they can take large momentary shocks, the IBM I've got in from of me says 80g Not that I'm going to try it ;) tilted 08-20-2002, 11:12 AM Exactly... Not that you're going to try it. =) But if you spent 15 hours properly installing, patching, configuring a win2k/sql2k box, wouldn't you care to invest an extra $35 to ship separately? =) It's all about risk management. :cool: George Vortech 08-20-2002, 11:06 PM archangel777, Go to the DC you pick i have seen some very bad DC around the US.. Some your dog would not even want to go in. :) Brad @ Xiolink 08-21-2002, 12:43 AM Be sure to keep the box your case came in. If you don't have this box, be sure to pack your server carefully. Placing a 30-40 lb server in a box surrounded by packing peanuts is NOT smart packing. We have received countless servers shipped to us this way and more than 50% come in damaged, some severely damaged. Packing peanuts are not substantial enough to keep a heavy server from moving around in the box. Use foam blocks and cardboard. Most case mfg make good shipping boxes. Also, use a real carrier, not the US Postal Service! They are brutal on servers. Best of luck. |