Is shared colo enough?
Small footprints (1U–10U) work well in shared colocation. As gear grows, access control and your own PDU/patch layout push you toward private rack or cage.
Private rack
A locked full cabinet (often 42U) gives dedicated space. Cabling, power distribution and inventory stay under your control with a clear boundary.
- Ideal for mid-size fleets
- Works with card/biometric access
- Consolidates cross-connect and power contracts
Private cage
Multiple racks sit inside a secured cage. Best for audit-heavy industries and room to grow.
- List compliance needs (ISO/PCI)
- Reserve empty rack space for growth
- Validate camera and access-log processes
At KuzeyDC, private rack/cage options come with Tier III physical security layers; decide based on your risk profile.