Co-location recommendations? Hardware & Host?

[kokopelli]

I'm contemplating co-location so I can have more control over my server, but was wondering what hardware, apart from the server, I will need to provide?

Was thinking of getting a server at Dell, but need to know what else is required so I can purchase everything at once. Any server/hardware recommendations?

I'm also looking at various co-location hosts and your recommendations in this regard are also welcome.

Thanks.

 

[yphost.com]

you just need to purchase the server...
all datacenters provide their own port and other equip
it should be rack mountable and i think you should buy a firewall too..

 

[kokopelli]

Thanks for your input!

 

[ehoez.com]

i wanted to know about this too.

i saw a few good Dell servers like 512mb ram, 120gb drives on ebay for like under $750