Berlin is Germany's digital capital and an ideal location for hardware whose users are in northern and eastern Germany, in Poland or in Scandinavia. With colocation in Berlin you keep your own servers and use a data centre certified to TÜViT TSI Level 3, connected via our own network. We take care of space, power, cooling and connectivity, and you manage your systems remotely as usual.
TÜV-certified data centre
Penta Infra BER01 with 2N power, its own substation, N+1 cooling and security staff around the clock, certified to TÜViT TSI Level 3 and EN 50600 Class 3.
Directly on our own network
Your devices sit on AS215120: directly at the Berlin internet exchange BCIX, with IP transit via Arelion, Cogent, GTT and LWLcom.
Our own dark fibre in Berlin
Our own fibre connects several Berlin data centres directly to our network. If one route fails, traffic keeps flowing over another.
German IP addresses or your own
IPv4 and IPv6 addresses from our network in Germany. With your own AS number, you announce your own prefixes via BGP.
Remote hands and IT support
Reboots, disk swaps or patching cables: we handle it on site for you. On request we also support companies in Berlin with IT support.
One contract partner for all locations
Contract, invoice and support from Evolus IT Solutions GmbH, with support around the clock, including weekends and public holidays.
What you can house in Berlin
Your hardware
- Single servers from 1 rack unit (1U)
- Multiple servers and storage systems
- Quarter, half and full racks
- Switches, routers and firewalls
- GPU servers and high-density racks
What you get from us
- Rack space in the Berlin data centre
- Protected power supply and cooling
- Connectivity via our network AS215120
- IPv4 and IPv6 addresses
- BGP with your own AS and cross-connects
- Installation, cabling and remote hands
Renting rack space in Berlin: which size fits?
Whether it is a single server or your entire infrastructure: you rent exactly as much space as you need.
- Individual rack units: for one or a few servers, a firewall or a backup system.
- Quarter or half rack: for a small server environment with switch, firewall and storage.
- Full rack: for your entire infrastructure or for hosting providers.
- High-density rack: for GPU servers and other hardware with very high power draw.
We work out together how much space and power you actually need. We also find a solution for very high power requirements, and if your needs grow, your rack space grows with them.
The data centre: Penta Infra BER01
Your hardware is located in the Penta Infra BER01 data centre in eastern Berlin. It is carrier-neutral, has its own substation on site and is certified to TÜViT TSI Level 3, EN 50600 Class 3 and ISO 27001. Maintenance can be carried out there without interrupting operations. More on our data centres page.
- Data centrePenta Infra BER01
- AddressFlorastraße 133, 12623 Berlin
- Space1,800 m² IT space
- Power capacity3 MW (on-site substation, 4 MVA)
- Power supply2N (separate A/B feeds), N+1 diesel generators
- CoolingN+1 redundant
- Availability99.999% (operator power SLA)
- ConnectivityCarrier-neutral, BCIX internet exchange
- IP addressesGerman IP addresses (Berlin)
- Security24/7 security staff, CCTV, biometrics, gas extinguishing system
- ResilienceTier III+ (equivalent)
- EnergyEnergy-efficient free cooling
Certifications
Connectivity via our own network
With us you get rack space and internet connectivity from a single source. Our router sits in the same data centre, is directly connected to the Berlin internet exchange BCIX and linked to further Berlin data centres via our own dark fibre. For all other destinations we use several international carriers: if one fails, the others take over automatically.
- Network
- AS215120 (Evolus-IX)
- Internet exchange
- BCIX
- Carriers
- Arelion · Cogent · GTT · LWLcom
- Dark fibre
- Our own fibre between several Berlin data centres
- IP addresses
- Germany, IPv4 and IPv6
- BGP
- Your own AS and IPs possible
- Cross-connects
- Possible
- Looking glass
- lg-ber.as215120.net
Test for yourself how fast your hardware in Berlin reaches your office or your customers, with ping, traceroute or MTR in our Berlin looking glass. Everything about exchanges, carriers and dark fibre is on our network page.
Your own AS, BGP and cross-connects
You run your own network? With your own AS number and your own IP addresses, you announce your prefixes via BGP over our network AS215120. Cross-connects within the data centre, for example to other carriers, are possible as well. This makes colocation in Berlin a good fit for network operators, ISPs and hosting providers too.
How colocation in Berlin works
Consultation
Tell us which devices you want to house, simply by phone, email or Zoom. We recommend rack size, power and connectivity.
Quote
You receive a no-obligation quote for rack space, power, bandwidth and IP addresses.
Installation
You bring or ship your hardware to us. We install it in the Berlin data centre, cable it and put it into operation together with you.
Operation
You manage your systems remotely. For hands-on work we are there with remote hands, and our support is available around the clock.
What we need for your quote
The more precise your details, the faster you receive a suitable quote. These points help us:
- Number and height of the devices in rack units (U)
- Expected power draw, per device or in total (watts or amps)
- Required bandwidth or port speed
- Number of IPv4 and IPv6 addresses
- If applicable: your own AS number, your own IP addresses and the cross-connects you need
- Requirements for remote hands and access
- Preferred start date
Simply send us the details via the contact form or to info@evolus-it.com. Not sure about everything yet? We will help you plan.
Who is colocation in Berlin for?
- Companies and start-ups in and around Berlin that want to close their server room
- Hosting providers, agencies and software companies with their own hardware
- Network operators and ISPs with their own AS number
- GPU servers and high-density racks that need more power and cooling than an office can provide
- Projects with users in northern and eastern Germany, Poland or Scandinavia
- A second site for backups and resilience, for example alongside Vienna or Frankfurt
Berlin, Vienna or both?
For users in Germany, especially in the north and east, Berlin is the right choice. If your customers are in Austria, we recommend colocation in Vienna. Both locations are on our own network AS215120, so you can also combine hardware in Berlin and Vienna for true geo-redundancy. If you would rather not buy hardware, rent a dedicated server in Berlin with Intel Xeon, AMD EPYC or AMD Ryzen, optionally as a managed server. All locations at a glance on our colocation page.
Frequently asked questions about colocation in Berlin
Where exactly is my hardware in Berlin?
In the Penta Infra BER01 data centre, Florastraße 133, 12623 Berlin. Our own router is located in the same data centre.
Do I get German IP addresses?
Yes. You receive German IPv4 and IPv6 addresses from our own network AS215120.
Can I use my own AS and my own IP addresses?
Yes. With your own AS number and your own IP addresses, you announce your networks via BGP over our network AS215120. Alternatively, you receive IP addresses from us.
How much power per rack is possible?
A lot: besides standard racks, high-density racks for GPU servers and other hardware with high power draw are possible. We plan the power to match your hardware.
Are cross-connects possible?
Yes. Cross-connects within the data centre, for example to other carriers, are possible.
Can I access the data centre myself?
Yes, access around the clock (24/7) is possible. For most tasks you do not need to travel at all, though: with remote hands we handle reboots, disk swaps or cabling for you.
How much does colocation in Berlin cost?
The price depends on the rack units, power draw, bandwidth and number of IP addresses. Send us your requirements and you will receive a no-obligation quote.
Is there an SLA for colocation in Berlin?
Yes. On request we agree a service level agreement with up to 99.99% availability.
Can I combine colocation in Berlin and Vienna?
Yes. Both locations are on our own network AS215120. For example, you can run your main system in Vienna and a backup in Berlin, with one contract and one contact person.