# Colocation Products and Services

With Equinix colocation, you can place your own servers and associated hardware in a dedicated space within our International Business Exchanges (IBXs) – a global network of interconnected physical data centers. IBX data centers house, protect, and connect critical information-driven operations of businesses worldwide.

## Colocation Products[​](#colocation-products "Direct link to Colocation Products")

Colocation-related products offered by Equinix include:

* [Secure Cabinet Express](https://docs.equinix.com/colocation/secure-cabinet-express/colo-secure-cabinet-express.md)
* [Custom Secure Cabinets](https://docs.equinix.com/colocation/secure-cabinets/colo-secure-cabinets-kva.md) – Customized cabinets.
* [Private Cage with kVA-Based Power](https://docs.equinix.com/colocation/colo-private-cage.md) – Cages that accommodate multiple cabinets for your hardware.
* [Antenna](https://docs.equinix.com/colocation/colo-antenna.md) – Rooftop space for your antennas.
* [Flex Space](https://docs.equinix.com/colocation/colo-ibxflex-space.md) – Non-cage space, which can be used for offices or storage space.

## Physical Interconnection[​](#physical-interconnection "Direct link to Physical Interconnection")

* [Cross-Connect](https://docs.equinix.com/cross-connect.md)
* [Fiber-Connect](https://docs.equinix.com/cross-connect/fc-fiber-connect.md)
* [Metro-Connect](https://docs.equinix.com/metro-connect.md)

## On-site Services[​](#on-site-services "Direct link to On-site Services")

* [Smart Hands](https://docs.equinix.com/smart-hands.md)
* [Smart Hands Support Packages](https://docs.equinix.com/smart-hands/support-plans/support-plan-packages.md)

## Ordering Colocation in the Portal[​](#ordering-colocation-in-the-portal "Direct link to Ordering Colocation in the Portal")

The Equinix Customer Portal enables online ordering of standardized cabinets, along with additional products and services like Secure Cabinet Express, Smart Hands, and Cross Connect. Existing deployments can be amended by ordering additional power, circuits, and cabinets. The Customer Portal supports direct end-customer and reseller purchases.

**Important**: This feature is available if you have the Colocation Ordering or Install Base permission or if you have administrative permissions (Company Administrator or IBX Administrator role). For more information, see [Permissions](https://docs.equinix.com/iam/roles-permissions/iam-roles-permission-reference.md).

* Secure Cabinet Express - You can order standardized Secure Cabinet Express cabinets from the Customer Portal. You need the Customer Portal permissions for Colocation Ordering. For more information, see [Ordering Secure Cabinet Express](https://docs.equinix.com/colocation/secure-cabinet-express/colo-secure-cabinet-express-online-order.md)

* Cage and Cabinet Accessories - You can order a variety of Cage and Cabinet Accessories from a catalog available from the Colocation *Orders and Tickets* menu. You need the Customer Portal permission for *Ordering* > *Accessories*. See [Ordering Accessories](https://docs.equinix.com/colocation/cage-cabinet-accessories/ordering-accessories.md) for details.

* Physical Interconnection - The Customer Portal offers guided ordering of Cross Connects, Fiber Connects, and Metro Connects based on your installed assets. You need the Customer Portal permissions for Cross Connect and Intra-Facility Cables Ordering. For more information, see:

  * [Ordering Cross-Connect](https://docs.equinix.com/cross-connect.md)
  * [Ordering Metro-Connect](https://docs.equinix.com/metro-connect/mcc-order-ports.md)
  * [Ordering Fiber-Connect](https://docs.equinix.com/cross-connect/fc-fiber-connect.md)

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* Smart Hands - You can place an order for Smart Hands services for colocation installation and maintenance services, cage and cabinet accessories, shipping and receiving, or other custom colocation service orders. You need the Customer Portal permissions for Smart Hands Ordering. For more information, see [Smart Hands](https://docs.equinix.com/smart-hands.md)

  Smart Hands also offers bundled support packages. See [Submit a Smart Hands Order](https://docs.equinix.com/smart-hands/ordering/sh-how-to-order.md)

## Services at the IBX Data Centers[​](#services-at-the-ibx-data-centers "Direct link to Services at the IBX Data Centers")

Colocation-related services offered by Equinix include:

* [IBX Reception and Facilities Services](https://docs.equinix.com/colocation/ibx-services/colo-ibx-reception-and-facilities.md) – IBX staff members perform various duties to facilitate your visit to an IBX.
* [IBX Cleaning and Waste Removal Services](https://docs.equinix.com/colocation/ibx-services/colo-ibx-waste-and-cleaning.md) – Equinix and our customers work together to maintain a clean, safe, and professional environment at each IBX.

## More Information[​](#more-information "Direct link to More Information")

For more about the benefits and features of colocation, see:

* [What Is Colocation?](https://www.equinix.com/what-is-colocation)
* [Colocation Services and Solutions](https://www.equinix.com/data-centers/colocation)
* [Availability](https://www.equinix.com/data-centers)