Server Hosting & Colocation Services
It's Time to Move Your Server to a Data Center
for Reliable and Secure Server Colocation
Server Colocation Hosting That is Reliable & Secure
We provide physical space and take care of your server.
Colocation can be the most powerful form of hosting as you choose and own the server, so it can be as high-performance as you want.
With colocation, you retain control over the design and usage of the equipment, but daily management of the Data Centre facilities is fulfilled by us, the colocation provider.
With our server colocation services, we provide you with internet access, power, cooling, physical security, and space for your server.
You are responsible for hardware and software upgrades or changes, but we are here to help if required.
All of this with a minimum of cost and complexity.
We do this for a wide range of customers, from small companies to SMEs usually, but not always with a background in technology.
Server Colocation
- 1U- 4U Rack Servers, Towers, Mac Mini, Low Power PCs
- Includes 84 kWh / 0.5 Amps
- Additional Power charged at £0.40 per kWh
- Routed Block of IP Addresses
- Unlimited 200 Mbps Internet Connection
- Remote Reboot Included
- Free Remote Hands*
- Easy Access During Office Hours
- Emergency Out of Hours Access**
- Clean UPS Power
- Backup Generators
- Secure Colocation Data Centre
- Access Control, CCTV, Alarms
Ordering Server Colocation is Easy. 3 Simple Steps & We'll Do The Rest
1 - Place Your Order
2 - Add IP Addresses
3 - Get Your Server to Us
We'll then rack your server and test that everything is working & ready to use.
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Server Colocation Service Details
We accept a wide range of server types including:
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- 1U - 4U Rack Servers
- Tower Servers that have rails
- Mac Mini or Mini PC
We will accept servers that are suitable for being racked or some low-power computers like a Mac Mini or mini PCs that are less than 1U and can sit on a shelf. Please email [email protected] with details, If you are not sure please do reach out to us.
Power Pay As You Go
Pay as you go for the power that you use, to keep prices down for the most efficient environmentally friendly servers.
Remote Reboot
Switch the power to your server on or off from our client control panel, no need to visit or log a ticket.
IPv4 Addresses
1 IPv4 address as standard, more are available.
Network Ports
Single network port as standard, more are available. Good for out-of-band management (iLO, iDrac, or IPMI).
Unlimited Bandwidth
Unlimited access to our shared internet, so no extra bandwidth charges.
Support
Includes Remote Hands, for investigating or fixing server problems. A daily 15-minute allowance.
Data Centre Access
Access to your server can easily be arranged during normal office hours.
If you require out-of-hours access to your server, this is always available for a low hourly rate.
Add a Firewall Switch Or Router
A Low Power Device will get its own UK power socket, but it does not get its own Network Port.
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Save Money on Colocation
Only Pay For The Power You Use
As you know electricity is getting more and more expensive, so we want to reward people with the most efficient servers by charging them less.
To do this we only charge you for the power that you use.
Our systems take regular readings and we work out how much to charge. You can save money by choosing an efficient server for your colocation. We have put together a list to help you.
What impacts how much power a server uses:
- Age
- Older servers are generally less efficient, so use more power. This also means they run hotter and require more cooling.
- CPU usage
- If a server is carrying out complex calculations it will use more CPU and therefore more power. However, a high proportion of servers are idle for a lot of the time.
- Hard Drives
- A server with a lot of busy hard drives will use more electricity than one with a similar amount of SSD (Solid State Drives)
- Temperature
- A server that is running hot will spin its fans at a higher speed and this will mean that it uses more electricity. This can be caused by missing or failed fans, poor airflow, or obstructions at the front or back.
Data Centre Details
Network Infrastructure
Internet connectivity is over fibre connections to London Telehouse North and Lumen in Manchester.
As members of RIPE, we have our own IP address ranges and are able to manage traffic routing using BGP.
Power
Backup Generators come online automatically If the power from the National Grid goes off for more than a few seconds.
Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) provide clean continuous power to servers and network equipment.
Second power sockets come from a separate UPS and power phase to provide AB power.
UPS are designed to cover the transfer time from Grid to Generator.
Security
Two Factor Access Control is required to enter the data centre. An electronic key fob and a PIN are required.
Internal and External CCTV protects the data centre including entrances and server racks.
Various Alarm systems protect the DC including Smoke and Fire and an intruder alarm linked to the Access control system.
Client Control Panel
Server Colocation FAQs
Common questions about UK server colocation in our Sheffield data centre.
What is server colocation?
Colocation is hosting where you own the server and we look after the environment it runs in. You ship us your hardware, we rack it in our Sheffield data centre, give it power, cooling, internet and physical security, and you connect to it over the network like any other server. You stay in control of the operating system, applications and upgrade cycle. We take care of everything around it.
How much does server colocation cost in the UK?
Our colocation starts from £52.50 a month for a single 1U to 4U server, with quarter racks from £335, half racks from £645 and full racks from £990. All prices include unlimited bandwidth, an IP address block and a generous inclusive power allowance. Extra power is metered at £0.40 per kWh, so you only pay for what your server actually uses. No setup fees, ever.
Where is the HA Hosting data centre?
Our data centre is in Sheffield, not far from the city centre. It's ISO 27001 certified, with two-factor access control (electronic key fob and PIN), internal and external CCTV, smoke, fire and intruder alarms, N+1 cooling, A/B power feeds and backup generators that come online automatically if the National Grid drops for more than a few seconds. Internet connectivity runs over fibre to London Telehouse North and Lumen in Manchester.
What's included in your colocation service?
Every colocation package includes unlimited bandwidth, an IPv4 address block, a metered power allowance, 24/7 secure access to your hardware, free remote hands during office hours (15 minutes a day), UPS-backed clean power and our Sheffield ISO 27001 environment. Quarter, half and full rack customers also get a fully managed firewall and a site-to-site VPN with five user dial-in licences.
Can I access my server 24/7?
Yes. Rack and cabinet customers have 24/7 access to the data centre using two-factor entry (key fob plus PIN). During office hours we'll usually meet you on-site to help with anything you need. Out of hours access for emergency work is available on an hourly callout charge. There's also a break area on-site with power, network, tea, coffee and a toilet, so longer visits are comfortable.
How do I choose between single server, quarter, half and full rack colocation?
Pick by hardware footprint and growth plans. Single server (1U to 4U) suits one or two boxes. Quarter rack (10U) suits 5 to 8 servers with switches and a small backup target. Half rack (21U) suits 8 to 15 servers with room for an 18-month refresh. Full rack (45U) suits 20+ servers, private cabinets for compliance, or denser kit like storage arrays. Upgrades between sizes happen same-day within the same cabinet, with the same IPs and no migration window.
Can I add managed backup or virtual servers to my colocation?
Yes. Most colocation customers add at least one other service. Common combinations are colocation plus managed backup (Veeam backup of your servers to our DR site) and colocation plus virtual servers for separate workloads. Same data centre, same network, same support team.
Imagine Not Having to Worry About Your Server's Environment, So You Can Just Focus on Your Everyday Tasks.
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