When thinking of a co-location cabinet, one typically imagines it inside of a large co-location facility surrounded by hundreds of others that look exactly the same. And sure, that image is not wrong. But experts know that this is not the only use for these versatile cabinets. IT Pro Tip: co-location racks can be used anywhere and are especially useful for small to medium-sized businesses.

The Truth About Colocation Solutions

Fiction: Co-Location Cabinets are only for Co-Location Facilitie

Fact: Co-Location Cabinets are versatile and can be used anywhere

The true purpose of a co-location rack is to maintain separation of secure bays. Most co-location cabinets come with 2, 3, or 4 secure bays and depths of 36″, 42″, or 48″. The reason for this is to provide security for the different tenants of the rack. Small to medium sized businesses may have 1 or 2 co-lo racks and use the separate bays for different divisions of the business that can only be accessed by certain people. Making sure that the wrong person is not tampering with valuable equipment is extremely important.

At Rackmount Solutions, we sell a variety of co-location cabinets that boast great features. We can add additional security and access control options, as well as provide you with a UL Listed cabinet if needed. Purchasing a co-location rack could be the best move to protect your different branches of equipment and maintain the highest level of security.

You can contact our sales team at 1 (800) 352-6631 for assistance in finding the right co-lo rack for you. Or head to our website to learn more about all of the different options. Either way, our co-location solutions are something you can depend on.

Co-Location Server Cabinet Features

• Based on our standard RS series enclosure cabinet, but designed and constructed to house multiple client servers

• Multi-vendor, stores both rackmount and tower style servers

• Vertical bays can be configured with 2 or 3 individual doors, front and rear, each pair keyed separately, perfect for Co-Location facilities

• Base, casters and levelers standard

• Two sets of fully adjustable “L” shaped mounting rails in each vertical bay

• Vertical security panel available if you wish to gang several cabinets and remove side panels

• Door options include Vented Lexan, Lexan, or Vented Steel

• Fan top with 1, 2 10″ 120V AC, 535 cfm fan(s) and two (2) cable access holes.

• Textured powder coat finish

• True co-location design with independent compartments

• 2-3 compartments each with own door

• 4 widths, 7 heights

• Products are U.S.A. American Finished Steel

To Co-Lo or Not to Co-Lo

Co-Location Providers 

Co-location (or co-lo) providers offer an IT environment at a low cost, allowing businesses to have a reliable infrastructure without having to build their own IT or data center facilities.

Previously, co-lo providers faced the challenge of allowing customers access to their equipment without needing to purchase separate, secure, server racks or cabinets for each one. Having separate server racks for every customer not only took up valuable space in the facility, they also placed a larger strain on cooling and power systems.

SOLVING THE PROBLEM

The creation of server racks and cabinets designed specifically for co-lo providers helped to solve this problem. Constructed with physically separate, self-contained compartments within the server racks and cabinets, these new units allowed providers to offer their services at more competitive prices while maintaining the security of their systems and software. These co-location server racks and cabinets often include:

• Front and back door access with separate, individually keyed locks

• Cabling and power entry and exit points

• Panels separating compartments for security

CO-LO SERVER RACK

Our Cruxial Colocab server rack is a true co-lo unit, keeping every compartment separate and secure, and has the following features:

• Vertical bays configured with 2, 3 or 4 individual doors, front and rear, each door pair keyed separately

• Available in 3 heights, 3 widths and 3 depths

• Base, casters and levelers standard

• Two sets of fully adjustable “L” shaped square hole mounting rails in each vertical bay

• Vertical security panel available if you wish to gang several cabinets and remove side panels

• Fan top with 1, 2 10″ 120V AC, 535 cfm fan(s) and two (2) cable access holes

• Made in the USA. Specify RoHS version if required at time of order

• Textured powder coat finish

If you’re looking for one of the most economical, safe, secure, and highly flexible ways to house and separate equipment for multiple customers, check out the Cruxial Colocab server rack. And, with are no shared cabling or power entry/exit points, the Cruxial Colocab™ can keep customer equipment separate and secure while allowing enabling co-location providers to maximize their data center’s physical footprint.

So, if you are looking for one of the most economical, safe, secure, and highly flexible ways to house and separate equipment from multiple customers, check out Cruxial Colocab™ on our web site. Then give us a call at 1-866-207-6631 or send us an email at sales@rackmountsolutions.net. One of our experienced enclosure experts will be happy to help you design a Cruxial Colocab™ solution that meets your needs.