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Based on our responses from colocation providers (or lack thereof), this page will be updated with information from potential providers to help us make our decision. See the responses from various providers to our ColocationQuoteRequest. Where available, their actual responses are provided as attached PDF files.
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== Providers Still in Contention for Hcoop, Inc. Colocation == == GAIA Host ==
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 1. [http://www.gaiahost.coop/ GAIA Host]
 2. [http://www.he.net/ he.net] Large colo provider with two? data centers and a solid reputation.
 3. [http://www.inreach.com/ InReach]
 4. [http://www.peer1.net/ Peer1] Another large colo provider, with about 5 data centers. Perhaps slightly larger than he.net.
 5. [http://www.simpli.biz/ Simpli] (my personal favorite so far --AdamChlipala)
 6. [http://www.switchanddata.com/index.asp Switch and Data] has many carrier-neutral data centers in New York that I would like to check for pricing.
GAIA contacted us after receiving the quote request, but it has taken them more than a week to give us a follow-up quote. So far, they are the only provider in the list who is willing to sell us hardware. However, it seems that they would be putting it in a data center like one of the larger providers below, such as He.net or Peer 1. I don't know if we need this middle layer between our members and the colocation providers.
 Did the ever give a followup quote? They obviously have to give us a better deal on bandwidth than offered on their website, otherwise they cannot be considered. NathanKennedy
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== He.net ==
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== Providers No Longer in Contention for Hcoop, Inc. Colocation == If we can stay under 1MB/s, the rate for bandwidth plus up to 7U is $300/month.
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 * SeattleCCP, NYCCP and riseup.net - Riseup.net does not offer colocation services. Seattle CCP and NYCCP are no longer viable options, based on the fact that they didn't respond to inquiries or that our emails to them bounced. He.net does not sell hardware.

Their response to our request as a PDF: attachment:he_colo.pdf

== InReach ==

Didn't receive reply to first email sent on 4/8/2006 to sales@inreach.com, sent second email on 4/17/2006 with our form quote request.

== Peer 1 ==

Peer 1 offers a quarter cabinet for 10U. A fast ethernet port with a 5MB/s connection is provided. Monthly costs for the space will be $750, and there would be a $400 initial charge for installation of the space.

Peer 1 does not sell hardware.

Their response to our request as a PDF: attachment:Peer1.QuarterCab.Proposal.pdf

== Switch and Data ==

Switch and Data has contacted us, will post information soon.

== Simpli.biz ==

Didn't receive reply to first email sent on 4/8/2006 to sales@simpli.biz, sent second email on 4/17/2006 with our form quote request.

1. Evaluation of Potential Colocation Providers

See the responses from various providers to our ColocationQuoteRequest. Where available, their actual responses are provided as attached PDF files.

1.1. GAIA Host

GAIA contacted us after receiving the quote request, but it has taken them more than a week to give us a follow-up quote. So far, they are the only provider in the list who is willing to sell us hardware. However, it seems that they would be putting it in a data center like one of the larger providers below, such as He.net or Peer 1. I don't know if we need this middle layer between our members and the colocation providers.

  • Did the ever give a followup quote? They obviously have to give us a better deal on bandwidth than offered on their website, otherwise they cannot be considered. NathanKennedy

1.2. He.net

If we can stay under 1MB/s, the rate for bandwidth plus up to 7U is $300/month.

He.net does not sell hardware.

Their response to our request as a PDF: attachment:he_colo.pdf

1.3. InReach

Didn't receive reply to first email sent on 4/8/2006 to sales@inreach.com, sent second email on 4/17/2006 with our form quote request.

1.4. Peer 1

Peer 1 offers a quarter cabinet for 10U. A fast ethernet port with a 5MB/s connection is provided. Monthly costs for the space will be $750, and there would be a $400 initial charge for installation of the space.

Peer 1 does not sell hardware.

Their response to our request as a PDF: attachment:Peer1.QuarterCab.Proposal.pdf

1.5. Switch and Data

Switch and Data has contacted us, will post information soon.

1.6. Simpli.biz

Didn't receive reply to first email sent on 4/8/2006 to sales@simpli.biz, sent second email on 4/17/2006 with our form quote request.

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