Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2000 18:08:37 -0700 From: Gregory Sutter <gsutter@zer0.org> To: Michael Haro <mharo@area51.fremont.ca.us> Cc: freebsd-isp@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Bay Area Colo Recommendations? Message-ID: <20000804180837.A48428@klapaucius.zer0.org> In-Reply-To: <20000727213337.A80236@area51.fremont.ca.us>; from mharo@area51.fremont.ca.us on Thu, Jul 27, 2000 at 09:33:37PM -0700 References: <20000727213337.A80236@area51.fremont.ca.us>
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On 2000-07-27 21:33 -0700, Michael Haro <mharo@area51.fremont.ca.us> wrote: > Hi, a few of my friends want to setup a FreeBSD server and colocate it > at a colo facility in the Bay Area (California). I am wondering which > colo places to look at and if this is something that I would be able to > afford. > > We could get away with 1 IP and 2-4RU of rack space and don't plan > on using much bandwidth. We do want it on a fast net connection though > (1-10 Mbit) so we can access it from our DSL and cable modem connections. > > Any pointers as to where to look would be great. I was trying to do this not too long ago. Here is a message I sent about the matter to a private mailing list: === Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 19:47:18 -0800 From: Gregory Sutter gsutter@zer0.org Subject: [colo] Welcome and explanation Welcome. This is a new list, set up for the express purpose of setting up shared colocation. If you want in on this, or at least want to hear more, you're in the right place. I've been doing some preliminary research; it seems that the real big colo hosting places are still a bit out of the price range that I'm looking for. However, there are some one-and-a-halfth-tier joints with good connectivity that I believe can properly serve our needs. One thing I'd like to note here is that I am _not_ looking for colo in the South Bay. I need to be closer to my server than that (I reside in Berkeley). If you're looking for south bay colo, then don't run away, as we can potentially form two groups (yes, there seem to be that many of us). I'm in the process of researching these colo joints: level3.com SF appliedtheory.com Hayward value.net Walnut Creek emf.net Berkeley istep.com SF inreach.com Oakland isp.net SF maxim.net Fremont So far, isp.net looks to be the best value, but remember that this is just preliminary. If you're in the south bay, and want to use this list and opportunity to find a colo place there, I suggest researching: globalcenter.net Sunnyvale above.net SJ exodus.net Santa Clara hmmmv.net Santa Clara bayarea.net SJ meer.net MV verio.net The last issue that has to be raised right away is that of physical server size. The larger the box, the more expensive it will be, since space is at a premium in all these datacenters. Unless someone else volunteers or has already done it, I will take a look at some server vendors in an effort to get us a group discount on 1U, 2U, or 2.5U cases and/or complete servers. These are extremely space-efficient, and by raising the number of servers we can fit into a rack, we lower our overall cost markedly. Discuss. ===== HTH. If you're willing to pick up where I left off, I'll bet that some of the members of the colo list will still be willing to go in with you on space. Let me know and I'll add you to the list. Greg -- Gregory S. Sutter Computing is a terminal addiction. mailto:gsutter@zer0.org http://www.zer0.org/~gsutter/ PGP DSS public key 0x40AE3052 To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-isp" in the body of the message
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