Re: Co-lo's and power
On Tuesday 08 August 2006 16:46, Jacob S wrote:
> On Tue, 08 Aug 2006 14:17:50 -0700
>
> Jesse Molina <jesse@opendreams.net> wrote:
> > Unless I am mistaken, you didn't list your geographical location.
> >
> > We can't help you if you don't provide us with the information that
> > we obviously require.
>
> The earth is our limit. lol
>
> For physical access, SW Michigan would be the preferred area (about 2
> hours away from Chicago).
you may want to check out XNet. they're in lisle, about an hour west of
chicago. they just finished their new data center and should have racks
available. they're a pretty decent bunch. we've co-lo'ed with them for 5-6
years now and haven't had major complaints. they do supply 20A (x2 i think -
but i could be wrong.) circuits for each rack.
> But the Dallas, Texas area might be a
> possibility as well. And we have used a Co-lo in California previously,
> so obviously physical access is not a requirement. Remote KVMs work
> great, it is only the hardware problems that are a little harder to
> solve without physical access.
>
> > I'm going to say that a good high quality 20 amp power strip should
> > be fine for your equipment, based on what you have described. Look
> > for a NEMA 5-20 twistlock plug on the end of the power strip, leading
> > into the main row power distribution rail.
>
> We have a power strip that can handle it no sweat. The question comes
> in if their breaker that feeds our power strip is limited to 15A. And
> they want $1100 to increase it/give us a 15A breaker separate from the
> rest of the rack.
>
> > And, if in doubt, just plug it in and feel the cable and plug. If
> > it's hot, that's bad. Hot = bad.
>
> hehe... I think most of the U.S. has been feeling that lately, with
> this heat wave. :-)
>
> Thanks,
> Jacob
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