UK Colocation from reliable Datacentres in the Midlands, Manchester & London

Colocation, also known as colo, is a hosting solution that allows businesses to house their servers and IT infrastructure in a professional data centre facility. At VeloxServ, we provide premium state-of-the-art colocation services, offering businesses the opportunity to leverage our robust infrastructure and expertise to ensure the optimal performance and security of their critical systems. From single servers to full rack solutions, we’ve got you covered no matter how small or large your business is.

How Does Colocation Work?

Colocation works by providing businesses with physical space, power, cooling, and network connectivity within our data centre facilities.

Businesses can rent space in our cabinets or racks to house their servers and equipment, while we handle the facility management and infrastructure support. This allows businesses to focus on their core operations while enjoying the benefits of a secure and reliable hosting environment.

Why Would You Need Our Colocation Services?

Businesses may choose colocation services for various reasons, including the need for reliable and secure hosting infrastructure, the desire to offload the burden of managing a data centre facility, and the need for scalability and flexibility to accommodate growth. Colocation services offer businesses the opportunity to benefit from enterprise-grade infrastructure without the upfront costs and ongoing maintenance associated with building and managing their own data centre.

Advantages of Colocation

Reliability

Our data centre facilities are equipped with redundant power, cooling, and network connectivity to ensure maximum uptime and reliability for your critical systems.

Security

With state-of-the-art security measures and 24/7 monitoring, businesses can rest assured that their data and equipment are protected from physical and cyber threats.

Scalability

Colocation services offer businesses the flexibility to scale their infrastructure up or down as needed, allowing for seamless expansion or contraction of IT resources.

Cost-Effectiveness

By leveraging our colocation services, businesses can avoid the upfront costs and ongoing expenses associated with building and maintaining their own data centre facility, saving both time and money.

1U Rackspace:

A 1U server takes up 1 rack unit of space in a cabinet or rack. It's a compact option ideal for small businesses or specific applications.

2U Rackspace:

A 2U server takes up 2 rack units of space and offers slightly more processing power and storage capacity than a 1U server.

3U Rackspace:

With 3 rack units of space, a 3U server provides even more power and storage capacity, making it suitable for medium-sized businesses or applications with higher demands.

4U Rackspace:

A 4U server takes up 4 rack units of space and offers the highest processing power and storage capacity among the options, making it suitable for large enterprises or resource-intensive applications.

Quarter Rack Colocation Provides Security and Flexibility

Our quarter rack colocation service offers an added layer of physical security with locked front and rear doors, providing peace of mind for your servers. Equipped with dual A+B power feeds and up to 10 Gbps connectivity, our quarter rack options ensure flexibility to meet your business's unique requirements while maintaining security and accessibility.

Half Rack Colocation Provides Increased Space and Redundancy

For businesses needing more dedicated space and enhanced security, our half rack colocation service offers the perfect solution. With locked front and rear doors for added security and generous A+B power feeds, you'll have complete control over access to your equipment. Plus, double the rack space compared to quarter racks allows for easy expansion of your infrastructure as needed.

Full Rack Colocation Adds Flexibility and Customisation

Our full rack colocation packages provide unmatched flexibility and customization options to meet your specific requirements. With power starting at 8 Amps and scalable up to 32 Amps per rack, along with A+B Power Feeds and 30 minutes of remote hands support, you'll have everything you need to ensure the smooth operation of your critical applications and services.

Caged Area Colocation Increased Control and Security

Dedicated caged areas offer the utmost level of control and security for businesses with highly sensitive data or multiple full racks. Our expert team works closely with you to customise the resilience and security of your caged area, ensuring that it meets all of your requirements for power, cooling, and connectivity.

Private Data Suite Tailored Security and Reliability

Customised private data halls are designed to suit each client's unique needs, offering features such as redundant power and cooling, fire suppression systems, and biometric access controls. Our team of experts ensures that your private data hall provides the highest level of security and reliability for your mission-critical systems.

We have our own datacentres in Wolverhampton & Redditch, in the Midlands and can offer a range of colocation options in Manchester and London, including docklands.

High density colocation refers to rack space designed to support higher power loads per rack — typically 8kW, 10kW, 20kW or more — making it ideal for:

AI and machine learning workloads

High-performance computing (HPC)

Virtualisation clusters

Financial trading platforms

High-traffic applications

A Midlands-based high density colocation data centre provides the power, cooling efficiency and resilient infrastructure needed to support demanding IT environments without the cost of London facilities.

A Midlands colocation data centre offers several advantages compared to London:

Lower rack and power costs

Reduced power pricing volatility

Geographic diversity away from London risk concentration

Excellent connectivity to London, Manchester and the North

Central UK location for national coverage

For businesses seeking cost-effective high density colocation in the UK, the Midlands provides strong connectivity without London pricing premiums.

Absolutely. A Midlands colocation data centre is strategically positioned for disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity planning.

Benefits include:

Geographic diversity from London primary sites

Reduced exposure to regional power or network outages

Central UK positioning for national operations

Resilient power and multi-carrier connectivity

Many organisations use Midlands colocation as a secondary site for replication, backup, and failover to improve resilience and meet compliance requirements.