Colocation Cost Structure: What You’re Paying For
Colocation pricing is made up of several key elements. Understanding these helps you budget accurately and avoid surprises. At Fast2host, we offer transparent pricing tailored to your specific requirements.
Core Cost Components
- Rack Space – Charged per U, quarter rack, half rack, or full rack depending on your footprint
- Power – Based on kW or amps consumed; includes options for A/B redundant feeds
- Bandwidth – Includes a committed data rate (CDR) and optional burstable bandwidth (95th percentile billing)
- Remote Hands – Optional support for tasks like disk swaps, reboots, or cabling
- Setup Fees – One-time charges for onboarding, racking, and initial configuration
Optional Add-Ons
- Cross-connects – Direct links to carriers, cloud providers, or other tenants
- Backup & DR – Managed backups, offsite replication, or disaster recovery services
- Storage – Secure storage for spare disks or hardware
- Compliance & Auditing – Support for ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, or GDPR requirements
Costs can vary based on location, power density, contract length, and service level agreements (SLAs). We’ll work with you to design a solution that balances performance, resilience, and cost.
Learn more about our colocation pricing and infrastructure at fast2host.com/company/data-center .