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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 == === Peer 1 === |
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| Peer 1 does not sell hardware. |
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| === GAIA Host === | == GAIA Host == |
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| Waiting on quote. | 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. |
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| === He.net === | == He.net == |
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| If we can stay under 1MB/s, the rate for bandwidth plus up to 7U is $300/month. | If we can stay under 1MB/s, the rate for bandwidth plus up to 7U is $300/month. He.net does not sell hardware. |
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| === Simpli.biz === | == Switch and Data == |
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| Still waiting for reply, will try contacting again. | Switch and Data has contacted us, will post information soon. |
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| === Switch and Data === | == Simpli.biz == |
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| Will post info soon. | 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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| === InReach === | == InReach == Sent form quote request on 4/8/2006 and have not received response by 4/17/2006. |
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. 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
1.2. 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.
1.3. 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
1.4. Switch and Data
Switch and Data has contacted us, will post information soon.
1.5. 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.
1.6. InReach
Sent form quote request on 4/8/2006 and have not received response by 4/17/2006.