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title: "Colocation"
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# Colocation

## **Secure, Scalable Data Centre Space for Your Own Hardware**

Servers Australia’s Colocation services provide secure, reliable and high-performance data centre environments for hosting your own hardware. From single rack units (RUs) to full racks, our colocation offering allows businesses to leverage enterprise-grade facilities, power, cooling and connectivity with their own equipment.

*Ideal for businesses requiring secure Australian colocation for production workloads, hybrid infrastructure, or latency-sensitive services.*

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## **✔ Why Choose Our Colocation Services?**

### **Enterprise-Grade Data Centres**

Your equipment is housed in professionally managed Australian data centres with redundant power, cooling and network infrastructure.

### **Flexible Space Options**

Choose from single-unit colocation through to quarter, half or full rack deployments depending on your hardware footprint and growth plans.

### **High Availability & Reliability**

Designed for 24/7 operation with resilient infrastructure to support mission-critical systems.

### **Carrier-Neutral Connectivity**

Access multiple network providers and interconnection options to optimise performance, redundancy, and cost.

### **Local Expertise & Support**

Hands-on local support from the Servers Australia team, including remote hands services for physical tasks when you need them.

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## **Pricing**

*Pricing is tailored to your deployment and typically includes space, power allocation, and connectivity options.*

✔ Monthly colocation fees ✔ Designated power allocation increases with colocation size (amps/kW) ✔ Flexible contract options

💡 *Contact Servers Australia on 1**300 788 862* *for a customised colocation quote based on rack space, power draw and network requirements.*

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## **Technical Specifications**

### **Space Options**

- Single rack units (1U, 2U, etc.)
- Half rack lockable
- Full rack lockable
- Private cage

### **Power**

- Redundant A+B power feeds
- Configurable power allocation per rack
- Metered or committed power options

### **Cooling**

- Hot/cold aisle containment
- Climate-controlled environments
- Designed for high-density deployments

### **Physical Security**

- 24/7 monitored facilities
- Access control systems
- CCTV coverage

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## **How Colocation Works (Example Use Case)**

### **Hybrid Infrastructure Example**

A business colocates its own servers while using Servers Australia’s dedicated servers or storage platforms for additional capacity.

- Customer hardware is installed in a secure rack
- Servers connect to colocation equipment via a private network or cross connects
- Data can flow securely between colocated and hosted infrastructure
- Remote hands services assist with hardware maintenance

This enables seamless hybrid deployments without the need to manage a private data centre.

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## **Network & Connectivity**

### **Connectivity Options**

- Carrier-neutral access to multiple ISPs
- Support for customer-supplied carriers and existing interconnect arrangements through cross connects
- Direct interconnection with Servers Australia infrastructure

### **Bandwidth & Traffic**

- Custom bandwidth allocations
- High-capacity links available for data-intensive workloads
- Low-latency connectivity

### **Redundancy**

- Multiple upstream providers
- Optional diverse paths for increased resilience

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## **Compatibility**

### **Hardware Compatibility**

Supports standard rack-mount hardware, including:

- Servers
- Storage arrays
- Network equipment
- Firewalls and appliances

### **Operating Systems & Software**

Full compatibility with any OS or software stack supported by your hardware.

### **Integration**

Colocation integrates seamlessly with:

- Dedicated Servers
- Dedicated Storage
- Backup and DR platforms
- Hybrid cloud architectures

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## **Summary**

Servers Australia’s Colocation services provide a secure, flexible and scalable solution for hosting your own hardware in enterprise-grade Australian data centres. With resilient power, cooling, connectivity and expert local support, colocation allows businesses to focus on their applications while we manage the physical environment. Whether you require a single rack unit or a private cage deployment, our colocation offering can be tailored to your requirements.