Describe the equipment and power
Send rack units, depth, weight and a device list. Give expected and peak power draw, connector types and the feed arrangement your equipment needs. Ask the provider to state exactly what is allocated, metered and charged.
InformatiQ quotes 1U space and quarter, half and full racks in Amsterdam subject to facility capacity. Power allocation and feed details are confirmed for the selected order rather than assumed from a space size.
Pick the smallest usable footprint
A 1U request is useful for one rack-mount device, but include its depth, airflow direction, power connectors and the port count. A physically 1U device may still need more room or a different placement if cabling, airflow or attached equipment require it.
For a quarter, half or full rack, list every device and spare unit. Ask whether the proposed space is private or shared, how access works, and whether the proposed power and cross-connect paths meet your requirements. The available footprint and monthly charge are confirmed in a quote; we do not publish a fixed price for any of these sizes.
Map every physical connection
State which carriers, exchanges or customers you need to reach and in which facility they are present. We currently quote at Qupra or Nikhef, and cross-connect availability depends on the selected facility and endpoint.
Separate recurring cross-connect charges from one-time installation and from IP transit. If you need a transit handoff, specify the ASN, interface and bandwidth commit alongside the rack requirement.
Set access and operating boundaries
Ask how authorized people are registered, when they may enter, and how remote hands are requested. Include the tasks you may need someone onsite to perform, such as a reboot, cable change or component swap.
Write down which party installs equipment, monitors it, holds spare parts and responds to incidents. A colocation order and a managed operating agreement cover different responsibilities.