Half Rack Colocation

Secure 20U of private, lockable half rack space with A+B power, resilient 10Gb fibre connectivity, and 24/7 expert UK support.

For scaling businesses needing more space and power, a Half Rack is the perfect solution. Consolidate your infrastructure into a secure, private environment with capacity for growth.

Just Some of Our Features

20U of private, lockable rack space

High-density power up to 4kW

Resilient A+B power feeds as standard

High-speed connectivity up to 10Gbps

Redundant, multi-homed BGP network

24/7 expert remote hands service

Free KVM-over-IP for remote management

Carrier-neutral with 400+ providers

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Half Rack Colocation

Your own locked rack space with resilient A+B power, DDoS protected connectivity and 24/7 UK engineers.
Scale confidently with space, power and bandwidth ready to grow.

Half Rack

Space
20U

Power
Up to 4kW
(Redundant A+B Feed)

Connectivity
Up to 10 Gbps

Available Locations
Nottingham, Manchester. London

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Whats Included in Our Nottingham Data Centre

Overview

Everything you need for dependable colocation as standard in ISO certified UK data centres powered by renewable energy.

Financially backed 100% network & power uptime SLA

ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certified data centres

100% renewable energy, REGO backed

24/7 UK based support with remote hands

A+B power feeds available on all racks

Carrier neutral with full fibre to every rack

Network

Carrier neutral connectivity with DDoS protection and peering options keeps your services fast, secure and reachable.

Carrier neutral with access to 400+ carriers

Member of LINX

DDoS protection on the network

Openreach on‑net presence

1 Gbps to 10 Gbps options available

Power

Resilient A+B power with N+1 UPS and standby generators delivers consistent power for high density workloads.

A+B power feeds available

N+1 Reillo Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS)

N+1 Generators

N+1 Chilled water cooling

Hot aisle containment

Ultra efficient PUE around 1.15

Security

Layered access control, 24/7 monitoring and clean agent fire suppression help protect your equipment round the clock.

Multi tier physical security with mantraps and restricted access

Comprehensive CCTV coverage

Access control and auditing

Support

UK based engineers are on site 24/7 providing remote hands, KVM access and proactive assistance whenever you need it.

24/7 on‑site engineers and UK based service desk

Remote hands and KVM access

Service room access for device maintenance

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Your Colocation Benefits

A Half Rack provides a powerful blend of capacity, security, and scalability. It's the strategic choice for businesses ready to elevate their critical infrastructure.
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Expanded Private Space

Ā Secure a substantial 20U private, lockable section, perfect for consolidating your servers and providing ample room for future hardware deployments with ease.

High Power Density

Leverage up to 4kW of dedicated power, easily supporting demanding applications and multiple high-density servers without facing any frustrating performance limitations.

Robust Network Access

Benefit from redundant fibre connectivity up to 10Gbps, ensuring consistently fast data transfer and ultra-low latency for all your critical business operations.

Future Growth Capacity

A Half Rack offers considerable capacity for your IT needs, strategically positioning your infrastructure for both future expansion and larger multi-rack solutions.

Expert Hands-on Support

Rely on our 24/7 remote hands service for any immediate assistance with reboots or basic tasks. Our expert on-site engineers are always available.

Enhanced Security Protection

Your hardware is shielded by our comprehensive data centre security, including 24/7 surveillance, strict access protocols, and your own secure private rack.

Why Choose CWCS

For over 25 years, businesses across the UK have trusted us to protect and manage their critical infrastructure.

25 Years' Experience

With over 25 years of experience, we boast a proven track record of operating highly secure and reliable UK data centres.

Proactive Security Measures

Our multi-layered security includes comprehensive CCTV coverage, strict access controls, on-site engineers, and full auditing, protecting your assets.

Proven Compliance Record

We adhere to the highest industry standards, including ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and GDPR, ensuring your colocation hosting meets all requirements.

Green Energy Commitment

Our data centres are powered by 100% renewable energy, backed by REGO certificates. This reduces your carbon footprint, ensuring sustainable performance.

Visit Our Facilities

We welcome you to tour our modern, state-of-the-art UK data centres. See our security, resiliency, and operational excellence firsthand.

Clear, Reliable SLAs

Our transparent Service Level Agreements are financially backed. They provide you with a clear, reliable promise of 100% network and power uptime.

Every Solution is tailored to your needs. Talk to us about building the right solution for your business.

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What Our Customers Say

Overall, the best server company we have come across in many years of ecommerce trading with fast and efficient UK...
Andrew Burrows
I've been with CWCS directly for 10 years at least. I think we've been through at least three major server...
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I have been working with CWCS for almost 10 years now. Their customer service and support continues to be second...
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Leave it to these guys they are excellent, I have no hesitation in recommending them If you are looking for...
Greg Meredith
Best of all, they offer the fastest response times of any of the providers we work with - remote hands...
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I have had my hosting with CWCS for over 15 years and have always found them to be reliable and...
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Features of our Colocation data centre

Our Nottingham Data Centre keeps your server safe, secure, and online, backed by the latest power, cooling, and network tech.

Dual Power Supply

Keeps your server running through faults or maintenance using A+B circuits, backed by UPS and generator power systems.

Smart Cooling System

Advanced airflow and hot aisle containment maintain stable server temperatures while improving energy efficiency in dense rack setups.

Fibre Connectivity

Our Data Centre is Openreach on-net, allowing fast fibre connection and simple provisioning without long lead times.

High Rack Capacity

Built for GPU and high-power workloads, our racks deliver the space, cooling and power your modern servers need.

Safe Fire System

IG-451 fire suppression quickly handles fire events without damaging hardware or harming the surrounding environment.

Secure Access Control

Your server is protected by 24/7 CCTV, restricted physical entry and lockable racks inside our ISO-certified facility.

Green Hosting You Can Trust

We power your websites and servers with renewable energy and planet-friendly technology. Choosing CWCS means making a greener choice for your business.

Powered by 100% Green Energy
Everything we host runs on electricity from renewable sources like wind and solar. It is better for the planet and your business.
Less Waste, Lower Impact
Our Data Centre is built to use less power. This reduces carbon emissions and makes your hosting more sustainable.
Planet-Friendly Protection
We use a clean fire safety system that protects your data without releasing harmful chemicals into the environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? You’re not alone. Here are the answers to common queries about our Colocation Service, setup process and support.

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