IYFTech,
I started a thread https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/uk-asic-hosting-581206 to get a feel for interest. Feel free to comment on there or reach out to me re. the kind of thing you are hoping for.
C
Topic: UK Hosting for Mining kit - page 2. (Read 2774 times)
I'm interested in a hosting service - been looking for quite some time now with no joy. This thread has died I think..... 
Hi All.
Is there still interest in this kind of service?
I have some additional capacity and am considering offering a UK solution.
Both send and forget as well as VPN access to the hardware.
C
Is there still interest in this kind of service?
I have some additional capacity and am considering offering a UK solution.
Both send and forget as well as VPN access to the hardware.
C
when i took my ant miners in to show them
they freaked out a bit lol
but as most of us has S1 / KNC type miners its not a issue
i did say that if some one want us to host there ant miners then we can charge them for shelf space
but on the hole they think its a good idea
just need to make sure that i have all the information in the right place
they freaked out a bit lol
but as most of us has S1 / KNC type miners its not a issue
i did say that if some one want us to host there ant miners then we can charge them for shelf space
but on the hole they think its a good idea
just need to make sure that i have all the information in the right place
I've PM'ed you. But the gist of what I have said in PM for everyone else is this:
I'd build a separate network for the miners, completely firewalled off from any other networks.
I'd also offer two access services, a firewalled NAT service with a DNAT acess to the miners or SSL VPN access, probably for smaller setups
Then a full access service for those who want to provide their own network, e.g. switches and firewall setup.
How I suggest you break it down is:
Space Cost:
Charge by the rack space used:
- 1 4U Shelf
- 1/4 Rack
- 1/2 Rack
- Full Rack
Power Cost:
Charge by the 1 Amp but give some ideas to help with the AMP->WATT conversion as most miners work in Watts
e.g.:
- 1 AMPS (240W) e.g. 1 x 180GH Bitfury rig
- 1.6 AMPS (400W) e.g. 1 x ANTMINER S1
- 3 AMPS (700W) e.g. 1 x KnC Jupiter
- 4 AMPS (950W) e.g. 1 x 1TH ANTMINER S2 / 1TH A1 Dragonminer
- 6 AMPS (1440W) etc
Data:
Miners dont need much data, so probably just a couple of TB a month, maybe 5-10Mb/s would cover any eventuality up to a full rack, but I doubt even that. From what I have seen 3.5 TH of miners only pulls about 3GB a month.
Also, people may also want physical access especially if they get a full rack or multiple racks.
Following this thread 
when i took my ant miners in to show them
they freaked out a bit lol
but as most of us has S1 / KNC type miners its not a issue
i did say that if some one want us to host there ant miners then we can charge them for shelf space
but on the hole they think its a good idea
just need to make sure that i have all the information in the right place
they freaked out a bit lol
but as most of us has S1 / KNC type miners its not a issue
i did say that if some one want us to host there ant miners then we can charge them for shelf space
but on the hole they think its a good idea
just need to make sure that i have all the information in the right place
Good work - watching 
Hi
first off very sorry for the lack of update I'm working nights at the moment so its a bit mad
now as for the meeting / hosting
there have been no objections for Us to do this I have tout a plan of action together with what is required by department involved i.e.
networks
security
operations
smart hands
management
once i have all the information i will put a business case together and submit it to EU management.
this is not going to be a fast thing but its looks like it will go ahead.
I will keep this thread update as much as i can .
first off very sorry for the lack of update I'm working nights at the moment so its a bit mad
now as for the meeting / hosting
there have been no objections for Us to do this I have tout a plan of action together with what is required by department involved i.e.
networks
security
operations
smart hands
management
once i have all the information i will put a business case together and submit it to EU management.
this is not going to be a fast thing but its looks like it will go ahead.
I will keep this thread update as much as i can .
How did the meeting go yesterday?
it really depends on the price... I tried to mine in school, but apparently im running a 'sideline business' and hence im breaking the school policy. I was going to debate with the school about whether bitcoin is a legal currency in the uk or not but i just brought my miner back to hong kong.
If the price is right i might try it.
If the price is right i might try it.
Sorry, didn't mean to offend you about it being a scam etc. Personally I think this is very genuine attempt at something that could be pretty awesome, its just (as I am sure you know) there have been some pretty epic legit seeming scams in the past.
With pricing, it would be nice to pay on a monthly basis, but with some guarantee that the price is not suddenly going to hike up in 3 months time. Hope this is helpful.
no offence taken mate its all good With pricing, it would be nice to pay on a monthly basis, but with some guarantee that the price is not suddenly going to hike up in 3 months time. Hope this is helpful.
i think the BIG thing is going to be the power cost
what i would like to see is something like
A fixed price for 3 months with at least 30 days notice of a change
Sorry, didn't mean to offend you about it being a scam etc. Personally I think this is very genuine attempt at something that could be pretty awesome, its just (as I am sure you know) there have been some pretty epic legit seeming scams in the past.
With pricing, it would be nice to pay on a monthly basis, but with some guarantee that the price is not suddenly going to hike up in 3 months time. Hope this is helpful.
With pricing, it would be nice to pay on a monthly basis, but with some guarantee that the price is not suddenly going to hike up in 3 months time. Hope this is helpful.
I would be interested if it is cheap enough and you can guarantee that someone is not going to just run off with my hardware (however I like how you linked a legit video of the place you work and looks pretty legit so far (Cryptocurrency enthusiasts in general tend to be very sceptical about scams etc.)).
I think remote access to your miner and some kind of remote support guy (that actually knows what he is doing) would be important too.
I am only looking to host 3 Antminer S1's, I'm not sure that is what you are looking at scale wise?
In response as for if there is a market for this, there definitely is if you can build yourself a trusted reputation with good customer service - If this were to happen I would definitely know people that might be interested.
I think your hardest part with selling this product to people will be getting yourself noticed.
Hi I think remote access to your miner and some kind of remote support guy (that actually knows what he is doing) would be important too.
I am only looking to host 3 Antminer S1's, I'm not sure that is what you are looking at scale wise?
In response as for if there is a market for this, there definitely is if you can build yourself a trusted reputation with good customer service - If this were to happen I would definitely know people that might be interested.
I think your hardest part with selling this product to people will be getting yourself noticed.
ok cool
that's why I put in the OP that I work for XEROX
and that we will be able to use the XEROX DC's
this is totally legit
I just need to know what everyone wants etc
I will compile a list and update the OP
As for
(Cryptocurrency enthusiasts in general tend to be very sceptical about scams etc.).
your not joking lol im one of them.
I would be interested if it is cheap enough and you can guarantee that someone is not going to just run off with my hardware (however I like how you linked a legit video of the place you work and looks pretty legit so far (Cryptocurrency enthusiasts in general tend to be very sceptical about scams etc.)).
I think remote access to your miner and some kind of remote support guy (that actually knows what he is doing) would be important too.
I am only looking to host 3 Antminer S1's, I'm not sure that is what you are looking at scale wise?
In response as for if there is a market for this, there definitely is if you can build yourself a trusted reputation with good customer service - If this were to happen I would definitely know people that might be interested.
I think your hardest part with selling this product to people will be getting yourself noticed.
I think remote access to your miner and some kind of remote support guy (that actually knows what he is doing) would be important too.
I am only looking to host 3 Antminer S1's, I'm not sure that is what you are looking at scale wise?
In response as for if there is a market for this, there definitely is if you can build yourself a trusted reputation with good customer service - If this were to happen I would definitely know people that might be interested.
I think your hardest part with selling this product to people will be getting yourself noticed.
ok this is good
what i need to know is what you would like us to offer
I know that might seem a bit strange but if i go back to the management
and say theres a market for this I'm going to get ask all sorts of questions.
So lets try and get it right first time (if we can)
so we have 42 / 52 U cabinets that we can fill any way we want.
we can put shelves in etc
each cabinet has duel power feeds.
So whats on your wish list?
i.e.
cost's
Smart hands for reboots etc
I need as much as information as i can get as i have a meeting on Friday 4th April
what i need to know is what you would like us to offer
I know that might seem a bit strange but if i go back to the management
and say theres a market for this I'm going to get ask all sorts of questions.
So lets try and get it right first time (if we can)
so we have 42 / 52 U cabinets that we can fill any way we want.
we can put shelves in etc
each cabinet has duel power feeds.
So whats on your wish list?
i.e.
cost's
Smart hands for reboots etc
I need as much as information as i can get as i have a meeting on Friday 4th April
I might also be interested - depending on price of course
I would also be interested, I need to sort out something before the loft gets too hot for my miners this summer.
In My house I pay £0.23 (medium of day/night rate)
You really need to switch energy suppliers
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/cheapenergyclub
or
http://www.uswitch.com/gas-electricity/
Home for me is 12.5p fixed for the next 3 years with scottish power.
pjcltd
I'm sure you'll have lots of interest as machines get larger and power consumption on them increases they will soon be beyond home use.
Yes, I got screwed, And the only way to contact them is via a web interface of 200 char or less, LOL
I am moving in a month or two anyway, I have seen some good deals, I like to pay for what I use, Not what I might use in the next 12 months LOL.
Sorry for off topic
In My house I pay £0.23 (medium of day/night rate)
You really need to switch energy suppliers
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/cheapenergyclub
or
http://www.uswitch.com/gas-electricity/
Home for me is 12.5p fixed for the next 3 years with scottish power.
pjcltd
I'm sure you'll have lots of interest as machines get larger and power consumption on them increases they will soon be beyond home use.
ultibit was looking for someone in uk
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/attention-all-colocation-and-hosting-providers-538553
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/attention-all-colocation-and-hosting-providers-538553
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