[BBLISA] local collocation costs (Summary)

[Jon Young]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jon Young
> Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 3:15 PM
> To: bblisa at bblisa.org
> Subject: local collocation costs
> 
> Has anyone recently procured collocation space locally?  If so, would
> you mind sharing some ballpark costs including whatever density that
> colo facility supports (e.g., 3x20amp at 110 per rack or XX Watts/rack?)
> excluding any bandwidth charges?  Its been a few years since I've
> rented colo space locally but I need some rough numbers as part of a
> project comparing a new data center build with colo space or renting
> space from a sister organization.
> Please also point out what class facility you are referring to (e.g., 1
> summer versus internap).
> 
> If I receive enough responses, I'll happily summarize back to the list.
> 
> Thanks,
> Jon

I apologize for the delay is the summary.  I thought I had written and sent this a month ago (when I should have).
Thanks for all who responded for their help.  According to the responses, most colos are still limited to 2x20A at 110V/rack (+redundant power if you pay for it) with a few providers offering increased density but none of the responses were for mid-high density.  Costs seemed to average around $1250/month (rack+ non-redundant power only) with a few going a bit below $1k and a few more closer to $1500/month or so.  None of the responses were of the 1 summer kind of collo and some of the responses indicate that there are a number of alternatives for those who are more price sensitive and willing to consider creative options.

Thanks again for the help,
Jon