Anyone Colocate?

[etali]

Does anyone here colocate a server, and if so who do you have it hosted by? I'm planning on buying a server in the next couple of months, and could use some advice on good (reliable) but affordable colocation options.

Thanks in advance.

[sjaguar13]

I am currently working on my colo server. I have a cheap Compaq that I am testing stuff on. The worst thing would be to ship off your server and have no idea how to run it when it's 100s of miles away. Plus, depending on what you want to do, you might need KVM over IP, which costs extra. I beat the crap out of my Compaq just to see how well I can administer it.

My real server is a dual Opteron server that will be used in some heavy computional sites. I am still getting that beast together because the two Opterons and the registered RAM isn't cheap. I have to take short breaks while I get enough money. Plus, the control panel will be custom written as well. I will be shipping it to the Colo Store, www.ColoStore.com. I heard good things about them and they have reasonable rates.