Dedicated vs Colocation
Compare dedicated servers and colocation to find the best physical hosting solution for your needs.
Ideal for
- High-performance applications
- Business workloads
- Resource-intensive systems
- Businesses that don't want to own hardware
Dedicated servers give you a whole physical server without the upfront capital investment. We own the hardware and replace failed parts, and you get full root access.
Strengths
- No hardware investment
- Hardware included
- Free hardware replacement
- Your data stays in Perth
Considerations
- Typically up to 30 business days to deploy, longer for custom builds
- Monthly rental cost
- We own the hardware
Ideal for
- Businesses owning hardware
- Custom hardware requirements
- Long-term infrastructure plans
Colocation lets you own your hardware while we provide rack space and power at Equinix PE2 in Perth. You connect through a speed add-on or your own carrier.
Strengths
- Your own servers and network gear
- Equinix PE2 facility
- Escorted access, 24 hours' notice
- Your data stays in Perth
Considerations
- Hardware purchase cost
- You maintain hardware
- Escort fees: $75 per 15 minutes in business hours, $150 outside. A business-hours installation is free.
Detailed comparison
Dedicated
DevOps Engineers choose dedicated servers for the control and performance their applications demand.
Ownership
We own the hardware. You rent it monthly with no upfront capital investment. We replace failed hardware components at no extra cost.
Cost Structure
One monthly fee for the server. Upgrades, extra IP addresses and server management cost extra.
Flexibility
Choose a standard build or a custom build, quoted case by case. Most servers can be upgraded.
Maintenance
We replace failed hardware components at no extra cost, in business hours.
Colocation
Infrastructure Managers use colocation to run their own hardware in an Equinix data centre in Perth.
Ownership
You own the hardware. You choose its specifications, within your plan's space and power, and you buy and maintain it.
Cost Structure
Upfront CapEx for hardware, plus monthly OpEx for rack space and power. Add a speed add-on or your own carrier, and escort or remote hands fees when you use them. Can be cheaper long-term if you keep hardware for years.
Flexibility
Use your own servers and network gear, within your plan's space and power.
Maintenance
You maintain your own hardware. We provide the rack space and power. Equinix runs the building and the cooling.
Which should you choose?
Both run on physical hardware at Equinix PE2 in Perth. The main choice is whether you rent the hardware or own it.
Choose Dedicated if you:
- Want no upfront hardware costs
- Want free hardware replacement
- Don't want to maintain hardware
- Want a server built to your specification
Choose Colocation if you:
- Own or want to own your hardware
- Want to run your own network gear
- Want to maintain your hardware yourself
- Want to use your own carrier
Still unsure? Our team can help you choose the right solution for your needs.