-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 The company we co-locate with had some racks made up that are 5U 10U 20U and 4U (full rack) cabinets. If you have a 5U cabinet, the rack is divided up into 8 smaller cabinets, each with it's own locking door, individual network drop and AC circuit. It provides all the physical security one needs, and allows the carrier to rent out small chunks of space to small customers. I like it because I have 24 hour unescorted access to my machines, and I know that nobody else can touch them. I also don't have to worry about someone tripping the circuit breaker, or congesting my network segment, as I get a 100Mb connection all to myself. The prices I'm paying are comparable to what the fractions of a larger cabinet would cost.
If you are thinking of adding cabinets Bill, this might be something to think about. If someone is using your network for SIP trunking and IP connectivity, you can do an awful lot with 5 or even 10 rack units. - -Tim Bill Sandiford wrote: > Hello All: > > Thanks for the kind words Henry. > > Telnet would be happy to assist TAUG members that want to take advantage of > this sort of an arrangement. We would need to go over some of the details > with the group, but I'm pretty sure we can find a way to get it done and > could even help with some of the management type issues. > > We like to think that our IP network is ideal for VoIP customers. We only > use quality transit providers and we are directly peered with most other > carriers in Canada. In addition to the ITSP (DID / SIP Trunk) services that > we provide ourselves, our network is only a few hops away from most of the > other service providers like Voice Network, Comwave, ISP Telecom, and > Unlimitel (usually less than 5, and in some cases less than 2). This is the > result of either direct peering with those carriers, or direct peering with > their ISP. > > It might be best to setup a conference call for those who may be interested > in pursuing this further. > > Regards, > Bill > > -----Original Message----- > From: Apache [mailto:apa...@tsx3.computeradvocacy.com] On Behalf Of Henry > L.Coleman > Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 1:52 PM > To: biz@taug.ca > Subject: Re: [biz] Idea about Shared Co-Location > > I have to agree with Ian on this one. The TAUG is not a business entity and > has no legal standing. > Therefore, we (whoever that might be) could'nt sign any contracts on behalf > of TAUG because we don't > in the legal sence exist. Sorry to be such a kill-joy but that's the way it > is. > > PS If you want some space at 151 Front St. then I would start with Telnet > (Bill Sandiford) > he is a member of our group and has good pricing. > > Henry L.Coleman [VoIP-PBX.ca] > ------------------------------------------------- > > > >> Ian Darwin< >> I've thought about it but never got it organized. There are numerous >> administrative issues, such as: who is the legal entity that will >> contract with the colo provider? what do you as a co-op do when a member >> can't pay? Who will spend the several hours every month forever >> consolidating the funds from members to the colo? Who pays the excess >> during months when some sections are vacant (e.g., what happens if one >> member pulls out 10U and it takes you a few months to replace them?) >>> I have pricing from one of the colo provider which is >>> >>> Full Rack30A 110V AC Power >>> Remote Switch PDU >>> 100 Mbps Dedicated Unlimited Unmetered Bandwidth >>> $2199/month >>> >> How many U is that "full rack"? I think I've seen "full rack" describe >> several different heights of racks. >> A 1U server would cost $2199/n. If n=48, that's $45/month, which seems >> quite good >> for unmetered! If n=30, that's about $75/mo which is still not bad for >> unmetered. >> Again, assuming 100% usage. >> >> I'm sure there are other issues to consider... >> >> >> >> --------------------------------------------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe, e-mail: biz-unsubscr...@taug.ca >> For additional commands, e-mail: biz-h...@taug.ca >> >> >> > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: biz-unsubscr...@taug.ca > For additional commands, e-mail: biz-h...@taug.ca > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: biz-unsubscr...@taug.ca > For additional commands, e-mail: biz-h...@taug.ca > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v2.0.4 (FreeBSD) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFKAebGI1xz6nMGzusRAm50AKCrlMzTMP1IcBsSa8l1ldhx+JGFEACeN0KK FgUaFCmG7NBvsTRgT5H/ALc= =LtfY -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: biz-unsubscr...@taug.ca For additional commands, e-mail: biz-h...@taug.ca