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What is ColoCrossing Colocation
ColoCrossing Colocation is a data center colocation service that provides rack space, power, cooling, and network connectivity for customer-owned servers. It targets organizations that want to run and manage their own hardware while using a third-party facility for physical infrastructure and internet transit. The offering typically includes options such as cabinets/cages, cross-connects, remote hands, and access to carrier connectivity depending on the facility. It is positioned for workloads where customers need control over hardware and network configuration rather than a fully managed application platform.
Customer-controlled infrastructure
Colocation lets customers deploy and operate their own servers, storage, and network gear, which supports specialized hardware and custom configurations. This is useful for teams that cannot use shared web hosting or higher-level managed platforms due to compliance, performance, or architectural requirements. It also enables customers to choose their own OS, hypervisor, and security tooling. Compared with website-focused platforms, it provides more control over the underlying stack.
Data center physical services
Colocation includes facility-level capabilities such as conditioned power, cooling, and physical security controls that are difficult to replicate in an office environment. Customers can typically add remote hands for basic on-site tasks (e.g., reboots, cable checks) when they cannot be present. Cross-connects and carrier options can support private connectivity patterns beyond standard web hosting. These features align with infrastructure-centric use cases rather than CMS or site-builder workflows.
Network and bandwidth options
Colocation providers commonly offer multiple bandwidth commit levels and port speeds, plus options for IP addressing and routing configurations. This supports predictable network costs for steady traffic and the ability to design redundant connectivity. It can also accommodate higher-throughput workloads than typical entry web hosting plans. The model fits organizations that want to manage their own edge security and traffic engineering.
Requires in-house operations
Colocation shifts responsibility for server provisioning, patching, monitoring, backups, and incident response to the customer. Teams without experienced infrastructure staff may find the operational burden higher than managed hosting or application platforms. Troubleshooting can involve coordination with remote hands and scheduled access. This can increase time-to-resolution compared with fully managed environments.
Less application-level tooling
Colocation does not typically include integrated developer workflows such as one-click staging environments, automated CI/CD hooks, or managed CMS features. Customers must assemble these capabilities using third-party tools and their own automation. For organizations primarily building and managing websites, this can be more complex than specialized web hosting platforms. The trade-off is flexibility rather than turnkey site management.
Scaling involves hardware changes
Capacity increases often require purchasing and installing additional hardware, upgrading circuits, or expanding cabinet space. This is slower than scaling in virtualized or platform-based hosting where resources can be adjusted on demand. Lead times for equipment procurement and on-site work can affect agility. It can also increase capital expenditure compared with purely consumption-based hosting models.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single Server (1U) | $59 /mo | Rack space 1U; Power 1A/120V; Transfer 100 Mbps; Network uplink 1 Gbps port (up to 100 Gbps); IPv6 space /29; Remote Hands 1 hour/month. |
| Half Cabinet (20U) | $699 /mo | Rack space 20U; Power 1.92 kW (20A/120V); Transfer 100 Mbps; Network uplink 1 Gbps port (up to 100 Gbps); IPv6 space /29; Remote Hands 2 hours/month. |
| Full Cabinet (42U) | $1,399 /mo | Rack space 42U; Power 3.84 kW (2x 20A/120V); Transfer 100 Mbps; Network uplink 1 Gbps port (up to 100 Gbps); IPv6 space /29; Remote Hands 3 hours/month. |
| Cage Space (2 x 42U) | $2,499 /mo | Rack space 2 x 42U; Power 7.68 kW (80A/120V); Transfer 100 Mbps; Network uplink 1 Gbps port (up to 100 Gbps); IPv6 space /29; Remote Hands 3 hours/month. |
