Colocation in Germany
Professional IT infrastructure operations in Cologne, Dusseldorf & Hamburg
- Future-proof hybrid setups possible (cloud, dedicated servers, hyperscalers)
- Use our multiple, georedundant locations to handle your disaster recovery/offsite backups
- Certified data centers with flexible connectivity options
Don't worry about running your own data center!
Do you want peace of mind knowing your IT is in safe hands without the expense of maintaining your own data center? The answer is colocation in Germany. We operate highly secure data centers in Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Hamburg where you can store your IT equipment.
Take advantage of our highly available data centers, which are based on the Tier III data center classification (n+1 design).
Choose from a variety of services, such as lockable dedicated racks for greater efficiency or a private cage environment for maximum flexibility.
Overview of our colocation datacenters
We’re here to help you find the ideal colocation solution in Cologne, Düsseldorf, or Hamburg.
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| Location | 51149 Cologne | 40599 Dusseldorf | 40233 Dusseldorf | 21107 Hamburg | 20537 Hamburg |
| Racktype | Full rack | Private cage Full rack Half rack Quarter rack | Full rack Half rack | Private cage Full rack | Full rack |
| Rack dimensions (depth x width) other rack dimensions available on request | min. 90 x 60 cm | min. 100 x 60 cm | min. 100 x 60 cm | min. 100 x 80 cm | min. 90 x 60 cm |
| Power supply (redundant A/B feed) | 16 Ampere 32 Ampere 48 Ampere | 16 Ampere 32 Ampere 48 Ampere | 16 Ampere 32 Ampere 48 Ampere | 16 Ampere 32 Ampere 48 Ampere | 16 Ampere 32 Ampere |
| Max. power consumption (redundant) | 10,5 kW | 10,5 kW | 10,5 kW | 10,5 kW | 7 kW |
| 24/7 access | yes if accompanied | yes | yes | yes if accompanied | yes |
| Remote Hands / Managed Service billing based on consumption | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Certification | ISO 27001 ISO 50001 PCI DSS | ISO 27001 ISO 50001 PCI DSS | ISO 27001 PCI DSS | ISO 27001 ISO 50001 PCI DSS | - |
| Internet access and connectivity |
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| Redundant premium uplink premium carrier mix - redundant (currently DTAG, Arelion/Telia) | 1 Gbit/s 10 Gbit/s | 1 Gbit/s 10 Gbit/s | 1 Gbit/s | 1 Gbit/s 10 Gbit/s | 1 Gbit/s |
| Internet access via third parties requires cross-connect to the meet-me room | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Cloud connect to hyperscalers (optional) | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| PI Space and BGP for using your own IP addresses | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Separate fire zones / twin sites possible |
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| Separate fire zones | yes | yes 2nd fire zone, access only if accompanied | - | yes | - |
| Short Distance (<200 km) can be booked optionally via “Hybrid Connector Layer2” | yes (DUS6) (DUS4) | yes (DUS4) (CGN) | yes (DUS6) (CGN) | yes (HAM1) | yes (HAM6) |
| Long Distance (>200 km) can be booked optionally via “Hybrid Connector Layer2” | yes (HAM6) | yes (HAM6) | yes (HAM6) | yes (DUS6) (CGN) | yes (DUS6) (CGN) |
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High speed
Enjoy low latency with high-speed data traffic and a redundant IP upstream connection to Tier I carrier networks.
IT modernization
Combine your colocation infrastructure with modern cloud solutions based on VMware, OpenStack or Kubernetes.
Independence
Integration of existing IP networks and carrier-neutral connectivity in all of our data centers nationwide.
Dedicated backbone
Our own backbone connects all colocation sites.
100 percent green power
Run your IT in sustainable, energy-efficient data centers that are 100% powered by renewable energy.
Value-added services
Take advantage of the services in our portfolio, such as plusKI, plusbackup, managed firewalls, DDoS protection, and S3 object storage.
Colocation: Features
High availability
Based on the Tier III data center classification (n+1 design), you benefit from highly available data centers.
Multi-region
Multiple colocation sites to choose from & geo-redundant multi-site setups for customized business continuity plans.
Certified data centers
Rely on the quality and security of our data centers. Check out our certificates.
Early fire detection
All data centers have early fire detection with direct notification of the fire department and an automatic extinguishing system.
24/7 accessibility
You have full access to your colocation infrastructure at all times.
24/7 remote hands
We help you operate your IT landscape with remote hands and are available 24/7 – in English and German.
Use cases
Redundant connectivity and geo-redundancy
As an experienced colocation and IP transit provider, we ensure excellent accessibility for your IT hardware. Multiple redundant and simultaneous high-speed data connections to various national and international carrier networks and network nodes are complemented by our own multi-optical fiber backbone. We also offer multi-site solutions that enable real-time mirroring of your data via local city ring connections. We can also help you implement your geo-redundancy strategy, providing data center services that meet BSI recommendations for distances of 200 km and more.
IT modernization with colocation and cloud
Where innovation meets control
Benefit from the advantages of modern AI combined with your own infrastructure. With colocation space in Germany and plusserver’s sovereign AI solution, you retain maximum control over your data.
Your sensitive information remains protected while you benefit from intelligent data processing. The proximity of computing power and AI enables short latencies and maximum efficiency.
Visit our data center in Cologne
Join us for a Cloud TechCenter Day at our headquarters in Cologne to discuss current topics such as digital sovereignty and IT security. The day will include a tour of our data center.
You can also contact us to arrange an individual visit.
Rely on secure colocation services in Germany
Independent certifications such as ISO 27001, ISO 9001 and PCI-DSS confirm that your data is safe with us. Our cloud and Kubernetes platforms are also attested in accordance with BSI C5.
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