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How to Get Your Equipment to DartNode for Colocation


DartNode offers straightforward colocation services in Houston, Texas — letting you place your own hardware in our enterprise-grade datacenter. Whether you’re colocating a single rack unit or whole cabinets, we make the process simple and transparent.


πŸ“ Houston Colocation Overview

  • $65/RU per month pricing with no hidden fees
  • 208V power included per rack unit
  • 1 Gbps unmetered uplink included
  • /29 IPv4 block and /64 IPv6 subnet included
  • Free remote hands support and cross-connect support available

Colocation is ideal for businesses, labs, offsite backups, and anyone who wants their own hardware in a world-class datacenter.


🚚 How to Get Your Equipment to Us

πŸ“ Local Pickup (Free)

If you’re located in the Greater Houston area, we can arrange pickup of your equipment at no charge and bring it directly to our facility.

πŸ“¦ Drop-Off (Free)

You’re welcome to bring your equipment to our datacenter during business hours. We’ll rack and cable it for you on the same day.

✈️ Ship It (You Pay Shipping)

If you’re outside the Houston area or prefer to ship your server to us, follow this official shipping checklist:

πŸ“‹ Shipping Checklist:
  • Label your server with your company name and rack ID.
  • Include all accessories (rails, power cables, brackets, etc.).
  • Use secure protective packaging to avoid damage during transit.
  • Include a printed copy of your colocation invoice inside the box.

Ship To:
Snaju Inc.
ATTN: COLO [Your DN Number or Ticket #]
2626 Spring Cypress Rd
Spring, TX 77388

Once your shipment is in transit, please open a support ticket with tracking information so our team can prepare for your installation. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}


πŸ‘€ Can I Be Present for the Racking?

Yes! We are happy to have customers present and involved during the deployment and racking of their equipment.

To be on‑site during the process:

  • Schedule an appointment through your original colocation order ticket
  • Our team will coordinate access and a suitable time for deployment

Being present allows you to verify rack placement, cabling, and power setup firsthand.


πŸ”§ What Happens When We Receive Your Server

  • We unbox and inspect your hardware
  • Your server is racked and connected to power and network
  • IPs and uplinks are assigned
  • Remote hands support is available if needed

πŸ“Œ Tips for a Smooth Colocation Experience

  • Include all necessary accessories to avoid delays
  • Ensure equipment is securely packaged for shipping
  • Notify us with tracking details once shipped
  • Use the support ticketing system for scheduling and questions

Need help with pickup, shipping prep, or scheduling your visit? Our team is here to assist — just open a ticket or email [email protected].