Server Colocation from Server Hosting Solutions (SHS) allows businesses to house their physical servers, network hardware, and storage systems in our secure, air-conditioned facility in Accra, Ghana.
Setting up and maintaining a server in an everyday office can be challenging: servers are loud, generate intense heat, consume substantial electricity, and risk shutting down unexpectedly whenever local power trips or the office internet drops. By colocating your hardware with SHS, you get a clean, functional, and dedicated server room environment designed to keep your business systems online and accessible.
What Our Colocation Service Provides
Colocation gives you the best of both worlds: you maintain complete control over your own hardware and software, while moving the physical burdens of power, cooling, and physical space off your office floor.
- Dual PDU & Continuous Power Protection: Dual Power Distribution Units (PDUs) in our rack space allow dual-power-supply servers to maintain continuous operation, backed by UPS battery units and our standby diesel generator during local grid outages.
- Dedicated Internet Connectivity: Dedicated, uncontended internet bandwidth engineered for reliable throughput and dependable remote accessibility.
- Dedicated Air Conditioning: Consistent cooling to keep your servers at safe operating temperatures and prevent thermal throttling or hardware damage.
- Fast Local Access: Hosting your servers right here in Accra ensures low latency and responsive connectivity for your local office staff and branch locations across Ghana.
- Local Hands-On Support: When you need a machine rebooted, a cable checked, or front-panel LEDs verified, our technicians in Accra are just a phone call or WhatsApp away.
- Predictable Ghana Cedi Billing: Clear, straightforward monthly rack space and power rates billed in Ghana Cedis (GHS), without foreign exchange surprises.
Colocation Space Options
We accommodate different equipment sizes depending on what your business needs:
1. Per-U Shared Rack Space (1U, 2U, 4U)
Ideal for small and medium businesses needing to host one or two rackmount servers, network firewalls, or backup storage units without renting an entire cabinet.
2. Multi-Unit & Custom Rack Space
For growing companies with multiple servers, switches, and storage arrays that need organized, dedicated shelf or rack space.
Facility Features & Specifications
| Feature | What We Provide |
|---|---|
| Power & Rack Distribution | Dual PDUs per rack space, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), and standby generator support |
| Cooling | Dedicated air conditioning systems keeping temperatures steady year-round |
| Connectivity | Dedicated high-speed internet connection configured for dependable uptime and low latency |
| Physical Security | Secured office facility with restricted server room access and locked racks |
| Support & Assistance | Local IT technical support for hardware restarts, cable checks, and remote assistance |
| Billing | Transparent monthly plans priced and billed locally in Ghana Cedis (GHS) |
Colocation vs. Keeping Servers in Your Office
| Practical Consideration | Colocating with SHS | Running Servers in Your Office |
|---|---|---|
| Power Outages & Surges | Dual PDU rack feeds protected by UPS and standby generator power | Often shuts down when power cuts, risking database corruption |
| Noise & Heat | Housed safely in our dedicated server room | Loud fans and substantial heat in your office workspace |
| Internet Reliability | Dedicated internet line with stable, uncontended access | Standard office broadband shared with heavy staff downloads |
| Equipment Safety | Kept in a controlled, restricted-access room | Often sitting in an open office corner or storage closet |
| Maintenance Help | Local technicians available to check hardware and reboot | Requires your team or a technician to travel in every time |
Why Local Businesses Colocate with SHS
- Keep Full Hardware Ownership: You own the hardware, choose your operating system, and configure your applications exactly how you want.
- Reliable Offsite Backup & Continuity: An ideal offsite location for secondary database replicas or backup servers outside your main office building.
- No Building or Renovation Costs: Avoid the expense of rewiring, installing extra commercial AC units, or buying high-capacity office generators.
- Accessible Local Team in Accra: Reach our team directly by phone (
+233 302 546 537), WhatsApp (+233 207 036 221), or email whenever you need assistance.