New POP: Equinix DC3, Ashburn. Colocation and IP Transit.
Server and rack colocation
Colocation built around your infrastructure.
Deploy your hardware in strategically located data centers with flexible rack space, power, network connectivity, IP Transit, cross-connects, and hands-on deployment support from Shift.
Single-server deployments through full-rack and custom infrastructure solutions.
Colocation options
Space, power and connectivity are quoted around your deployment. Contact us for pricing — requirements vary by facility, rack space, power, bandwidth, IP addressing, cross-connects and remote hands.
Single Server / 1U–4U
Colocate individual servers without committing to an entire cabinet. Ideal for infrastructure that needs professional power, cooling and network connectivity.
Custom quote
Request a Server Colo QuoteQuarter Rack
Dedicated rack space for growing infrastructure that needs more room, power and network flexibility.
Custom quote
Request a Quarter Rack QuoteFull Rack
Dedicated cabinet capacity for production infrastructure, network deployments and larger environments.
Custom quote
Request a Full Rack QuoteCustom Infrastructure
Need something beyond a standard rack configuration? Shift can help design a colocation deployment around your space, power, network and interconnection requirements.
- Multi-rack deployments
- High-bandwidth requirements
- Custom power requirements
- Network POP deployments
- ISP / WISP infrastructure
- Carrier equipment
- Storage clusters
- Specialized compute, where facility capabilities allow
Custom quote
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Flexible Space
Deploy a single server, dedicated rack space or a custom infrastructure footprint.
Power Options
Configure power requirements around your equipment and facility availability, including redundant power options where supported.
Shift Network — AS394177
Connect directly to Shift's network, with access to our IP Transit platform based on your deployment.
Cross-Connects
Connect to carriers, networks and other services available within your facility.
IPv4 + IPv6
IP addressing and dual-stack connectivity options are available based on deployment requirements.
Remote Hands
Get assistance with equipment installation, cabling and on-site infrastructure tasks.
Colocation locations
Customer colocation is available in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas and Ashburn. Facility assignment depends on space, power and connectivity requirements — availability varies by facility and deployment.
Atlanta
Atlanta market facilities
Southeast colocation with space, power and connectivity options assigned around your deployment.
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Chicago market facilities
Midwest colocation for production hardware that needs rack space and access to Shift's network.
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Dallas market facilities
South Central colocation for servers, network gear and infrastructure that needs a Dallas footprint.
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Equinix DC3
Customer colocation in Equinix DC3, with connectivity on AS394177 and interconnection options in the facility.
Request a QuoteColocation connected to a real network.
Colocation customers can combine rack space with connectivity on AS394177, including Internet access, IP Transit, IP addressing and interconnection options based on their deployment.
Availability varies by facility and deployment.
Connectivity
- Shift AS394177
- IPv4 / IPv6
- IP Transit
- Configurable bandwidth
- High-capacity uplinks where available
- Cross-connects
- BGP for customers operating their own networks
Interconnection
Connect your deployment to Shift’s network and to other networks and services in the facility.
- Shift AS394177
- IP Transit
- Internet exchanges where available
- Carriers in the facility
- Cross-connects to networks and services you need to reach
Who colocation is for
Hosting Providers
Deploy owned hardware while maintaining direct control over compute, storage and network resources.
SaaS & Technology Companies
Move high-utilization workloads onto infrastructure you own while keeping equipment in professional data-center environments.
ISPs / WISPs / Network Operators
Deploy routers, servers and network infrastructure close to transit, peering and carrier connectivity.
Storage & Backup
Build storage infrastructure around your own hardware and capacity requirements.
Specialized Compute
Deploy specialized infrastructure where facility power and cooling capabilities support the requirement.
Hands-on help when your equipment needs it.
Our team can assist with deployment and on-site infrastructure tasks so you don't have to travel to the facility for every physical change. Remote hands scope, scheduling and any applicable fees depend on the request.
- Rack and stack
- Cabling
- Equipment installation
- Basic troubleshooting
- Component replacement
- Visual inspection
- Power cycling
Tell us what you're deploying.
Colocation isn't one-size-fits-all. Tell us where you need space, what you're installing, how much power you require and how you want it connected. We'll help determine the right configuration and provide a custom quote.
When contacting us, it helps to include your preferred location, rack space, power requirements, bandwidth needs, target deployment date and any cross-connect or remote hands requirements.
For the fastest and most accurate quote, let us know:
- Preferred market or facility
- Number of servers or required rack space
- Estimated power requirements
- A/B power requirements, if needed
- Uplink speed
- Expected bandwidth usage
- IPv4 / IPv6 requirements
- Whether you operate your own ASN
- IP Transit requirements
- Cross-connect requirements
- Remote hands requirements
- Target deployment date
Not sure about all of the above? That's fine — contact us and we'll help work through the requirements.
Colocation FAQs
Let's build the right deployment.
Space, power and connectivity requirements vary from one deployment to the next. Tell us what you're installing and where you need it, and we'll help build a custom colocation quote around your infrastructure.