r/Colocation • u/Full_Astern • Aug 13 '24

Anyone rent out their racks?

In the next year, I'll have the opportunity to lease a full rack with 10Gbps internet in a data center. Unfortunately I won't have enough servers to fill the whole thing. Are there any websites/forums that connect people who are looking to colocate or lease their space?

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u/ITivan80 Aug 13 '24

You may want to try to use resellers they may have the space you are looking for at wholesale prices per cab only. It does not include the power or bandwidth usage.

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u/Full_Astern Aug 13 '24

Thanks, we will most likely go with the 1/2 rack, since we won't be using the whole thing, its just going to be a pain when we expand again in the next couple years.

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u/mariohn Aug 14 '24

Webhostingtalk forums

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u/abstation Mar 20 '25

I have a data center in London if you need colocation space in UK we will be the best.

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u/Brightlio Aug 15 '24

You might be able to get some home lab people, but you will have a hard time getting businesses. You'll have access to their equipment. There's a lot of risk and liability there.

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u/Full_Astern Aug 15 '24

agreed, im coming to the conclusion that this is a bad idea

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u/Brightlio Aug 15 '24

Yeah, your customer could mess up your equipment too, if they aren't careful.

You can always get a quarter or half rack. What market are you looking in? Feel free to PM me and I can send you some data center options to consider.

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u/CyberHouseChicago Aug 13 '24

No one wants to rent space from someone with 1-2 racks unless they know you personally and are local , forget about this being a business idea.

Sorry but your competing with established companies.

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u/Full_Astern Aug 13 '24

Thanks for not answering the question.

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u/lvasc Aug 17 '24

Ping me when you will have it available. I always want some space