Colocation Cage Explained Secure Data Center Space for Servers

A colocation cage provides businesses with a private, enclosed area in a shared data center to house multiple server racks, offering enhanced physical security and control over IT infrastructure. At Cyfuture Cloud, these cages are built within Tier 3+ facilities using robust wire mesh fencing or perforated steel panels for optimal airflow and visibility.​

A colocation cage is a secure, customizable enclosure in a data center that isolates a client's servers from shared spaces, featuring access controls, surveillance, dedicated power, cooling, and scalability options. Cyfuture Cloud's cages support from 4 to over 100 racks, ensuring 99.999% uptime and compliance for mission-critical workloads like AI and hybrid cloud setups.​

Key Features

Colocation cages at Cyfuture Cloud include biometric access controls, CCTV surveillance, tamper-resistant locks, and two-factor authentication to prevent unauthorized entry. They incorporate hot/cold aisle containment for efficient cooling, redundant power feeds, and carrier-neutral networking for low-latency connections ideal for GPU clusters. Custom options like vision-blocking panels and remote monitoring via Cyfuture Cloud's ONEDC-like platform enhance privacy and management.​

Benefits for Businesses

Cages deliver superior security over open racks by creating physical barriers against tampering, making them suitable for regulated industries like finance (PCI DSS) and healthcare (HIPAA). They offer scalability—easily expanding from small enclosures to large setups—without the capital costs of building private facilities, while integrating with Cyfuture Cloud's hybrid cloud for seamless bursting during peak demands. Reliability is bolstered by Tier 3+ redundancies, reducing downtime risks compared to on-premises setups.​

Uses and Applications

Enterprises deploy cages for hosting sensitive servers, storage arrays, or high-density GPU setups requiring isolation, such as AI inferencing or e-commerce surges. Cyfuture Cloud clients use them in hybrid architectures, combining on-premise hardware with cloud services for disaster recovery and multi-cloud peering. Unlike public clouds, cages retain full hardware control while leveraging professional data center infrastructure.​

Cyfuture Cloud Advantages

Cyfuture Cloud's Tier 3 data centers in India provide customizable cage sizes (half-racks to full suites), 100% uptime SLAs, 24/7 support, and compliance certifications. Pricing scales by power and space needs, with added value from intelligent monitoring and GPU-as-a-Service integration for low-latency workloads. This setup future-proofs IT amid AI growth, balancing cost-efficiency and enterprise-grade performance.​

In summary, colocation cages from Cyfuture Cloud empower businesses with secure, flexible data center space that outperforms traditional options in protection, scalability, and integration, ideal for modern IT demands.​

Follow-Up Questions

Q1: How do colocation cages differ from racks or suites at Cyfuture Cloud?
A: Racks provide shared space for 1-2 units with basic access; cages offer enclosed multi-rack privacy for mid-tier security needs; suites deliver fully private rooms for maximum isolation. Cages strike the optimal balance for most growing enterprises.​

Q2: What sizes of colocation cages does Cyfuture Cloud offer?
A: Options range from small 4-rack enclosures to expansive 1000+ rack setups, tailored to power, space, and layout requirements in Tier 3+ facilities.​

Q3: How does a cage support GPU as a Service in Cyfuture Cloud?
A: Cages secure high-density GPU clusters with dedicated cooling, power, and isolated inferencing, leveraging Cyfuture Cloud's low-latency networks for AI workloads.​

Q4: What are the costs or SLAs for Cyfuture Cloud cages?
A: Pricing varies by size and power; all include 100% uptime SLA, 24/7 support, and compliance certifications—contact sales for customized quotes.​

Q5: Can I integrate cages with Cyfuture Cloud's hybrid solutions?
A: Yes, hybrid colocation blends cage-hosted servers with cloud bursting for scalable, secure performance across on-prem and cloud environments.​