Data Center Co-location
Co-locating your server in the Skycasters data center
makes a lot of sense. Our state of the art facility has all the amenities you would expect from a world-class data center. We provide a clean, secure, temperature-controlled environment to protect your investment and maintain maximum uptime for your server. And we offer two distinct types of co-location, depending on your requirements. Your sales engineer will advise you on the solution that best meets your needs.
Private Network Co-Location
If you are already a Skycasters satellite Internet customer, there
may be some real advantages to your business co-locating your server
inside the Skycasters network, behind the firewall. The most common
example of this would be co-location of a VoIP server, VPN server, or database server
that will be accessed by users at remote satellite locations. A 12-month contract is required.
Here are some configuration diagrams of the most common solutions:
- Basic Private Network Co-Location Diagram
- VPN/Private Network Co-Location Diagram
- Business Continuity/VPN Private Network Co-Location Diagram
Private Network Co-Location Pricing
- Rack Space $45/U/month
- Power $15/outlet/month
- VLAN/RJ45 Port Charge $50/port/month
- Internet Connectivity: Included with Satellite Plan
- Public IP Address $1/IP/month
- DNS Hosting $50 setup, $3/domain/month
- Engineering Support $145/hour
Because private network co-location set-up and configuration is highly variable depending on your requirements, please allow us to quote set-up fees after we have thoroughly discussed your needs.
If you need a dedicated connection between your private network co-location space and your corporate data center, you have the option to terminate a dedicated link in our DEMARC. $499 one-time set-up fee, $199/month recurring charge.
DMZ Co-Location
If the primary function of your co-located equipment 
requires high-speed
Internet connectivity—like a public web server—DMZ hosting may be the
right solution. In this configuration, your equipment is hosted outside
of the Skycasters network and outside the firewall, with direct connectivity
to the U.S. Internet backbone. We provide the rack space and power to
your equipment, along with as much connectivity as you require. Each
DMZ co-location client is on a separate VLAN for enhanced security.
And, of course, every co-location package comes with Skycasters amazing
customer care and 24/7 technical support.
DMZ co-location pricing is based on the services you require. You pay for only the resources that you need:
- Rack Space $45/U/month
- Power $15/outlet/month
- VLAN/RJ45 Port Charge $50/port/month
- Internet Connectivity $59/Mbps/month (unlimited throughput included, n/c)
- Public IP Address $1/IP/month
- DNS Hosting $50 setup, $3/domain/month
- Engineering Support $145/hour
Example: 1U server with single power supply, 1 NIC & 1 Mbps connection = $170/month.
We charge a $199 set-up fee, which includes VLAN configuration, installation, set-up, cabling and performance verification. For most clients, this can be done in about 2–3 hours. If your specific requirements are more involved (e.g. Multiple servers or co-located firewalls), we will quote additional engineering time before we begin. A 12-month contract is required.
Specifications
Power - Filtered UPS Protected Power with battery-powered backup dual and
on-site diesel generators.
HVAC - Data center is maintained at 68˚F. Dedicated HVAC system, dual fed from house HVAC system. HEPA filtration and humidity control.
Rack Space - Four-post locking cabinets, standard 19” width, 1.75” U.
Internet/Network - Dual fiber connections to the U.S. Internet backbone with
redundant Cisco edge routers and layer 3 switches. All Cisco network.
Private VLAN provided for all co-location customers.
Security - 24/7 building security with motion-detecting cameras. Additional bio-metric security for data center (Q4 2008).
Access - Customers may physically access their co-located equipment Monday–Friday 8:00am–6:00pm. We will be happy to arrange after-hours/weekend access.