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='''<span style="color:#00528c">About</span>'''=
='''<span style="color:#00528c">About</span>'''=
All known locations (according to Second Life search) for server storage are shown here.
All known locations (according to Second Life search) for server storage are shown here.  


These are locations specifically set up as dedicated, additional ("co-location") storage hosting for DropBoxes and other servers, rather than add-ons to residential, commercial shop, or club parcels.
These are locations specifically set up as dedicated, additional ("co-location") storage hosting for DropBoxes and other servers, rather than add-ons to residential, commercial shop, or club parcels.


Rates and prim/impact limits listed may not reflect any recent updates - always check for current rate cards and other current information inworld before renting.
Rates and prim/impact limits listed may not reflect any recent updates since the last update of these wiki pages - always check for current rate cards and other current information inworld before renting.


='''<span style="color:#00528c">Where Should I Store?</span>'''=
='''<span style="color:#00528c">Where should you store?</span>'''=
For best results, choose a storage provider where the sim/region has a restart day that is '''different''' from the one your main dropbox location is on. This helps combat delivery issues due to a single sim either being restarted at the time of delivery attempts, or the sim/region just not listening to the internet for delivery instructions at the moment.  
That depends entirely upon whether the items you are selling are copiable TO YOU, THE MERCHANT (AND you keep a copy in your inventory!) or not.  


In any viewer, '''HELP''' > '''ABOUT''' usually will get you a screen that will tell you the server codebase. Look in the second block of text.  
If you are selling items such as gacha prizes, breedables, or other no-copy-to-you things that you have received, then you are at the best advantage on a MAINLAND hosting location.  


You will see either the main codebase (Restarts on Tuesdays):
Why?
:* "Second Life Server"


or one of the RC codebase names (Restarts on Wednesdays):
Because if the storage/hosting provider on a mainland location closes up shop, at worst, your items will just be sent back to your lost and found in a clump. You'll have to rez and separate them, but at least you will HAVE them.
:* "RC BlueSteel"
:* "RC LeTigre"
:* "RC Magnum"
:* "RC Snack" ''(rarely)''


'''Why does this matter?''' Because if your main set of dropboxes is on a sim that restarts on Tuesdays (which is most of the grid) then you want your duplicated set at least on a sim that restarts on Wednesdays - this way they're not both restarting on the same day.
However, If you have rented space on an island, and the provider closes up shop and drops the island? Your items are just...GONE. No retrieval, no second chances.  


== Which Is Better? ==
That is why the list is now divided into mainland vs island locations.


It depends on whether you are selling products which are no-copy to you, the merchant, or copy/transfer to you, the merchant.
='''<span style="color:#00528c">Why do the restart days matter?</span>'''=
Because if you have your dropboxes on 3 different regions, and they're all restarting on the same day, they could all be down at the same time - which could make your sales fail.  


=== No-Copy to Merchant ===
For best results, choose a storage provider where the sim/region has a restart day that is '''different''' from the one your main dropbox location is on. This helps combat delivery issues due to a single sim either being restarted at the time of delivery attempts, or the sim/region just not listening to the internet for delivery instructions at the moment.  
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If you are selling products which are '''no-copy''' to you, the merchant (such as breedable things or gacha items), then '''stick with a mainland location''' - the worst that happens with mainland is your stuff gets sent back. You'll still HAVE your inventory, you just may need to fish it out of a clump in your lost and found.  


If you're not inworld for a while and an island you're renting space on gets turned off in the meantime, that box of no-copy things may simply be '''gone forever''' with no retrieval possible.  
<s>Unfortunately, in 2020, the Lindens decided to make ALL the server code names '''THE SAME''' - so there's no easy way to tell which is which anymore, you'll need to ALREADY know what day the sim restarts on.</s>


=== Copy/Transfer to Merchant ===
As of April 2024, the region names are BACK!
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If your products are copy/transfer to you, the merchant, then as long as you '''keep a copy in your inventory''' it doesn't matter whether you rent on mainland or island estates.


='''<span style="color:#00528c">Table of Locations</span>'''=
:* "Second Life Server" = Tuesday restart
:* "Second Life RC LeTigre/BlueSteel/Magnum" = Wednesday restarts


='''<span style="color:#00528c">Mainland Storage Hosting</span>'''=
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! style="white-space: nowrap; background: #33CCFF; border: 2px solid #383838;" | Rack Options
! style="white-space: nowrap; background: #33CCFF; border: 2px solid #383838;" | Rack Options
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|'''Area52 Hosting'''<br />Contact: <br />[secondlife:///app/agent/407776d2b7b-c33b-4eb6-85b4-97f1f66650e3/about Fill Lameth]
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<br />Location: [http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Zebria/93/108/522 Zebria]
| style="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align:top" |'''Cabria Data Center'''
<br />Type: Island
'''Contact:''' <br />[secondlife:///app/agent/407aca46-b4cf-461d-82cc-eecf6eef8a95/about Myles Capalini]
<br />Restart Day: <br />Tuesday (Main server)
| [[File:Area52Hosting.png|250px|thumb|left|]]
| style="white-space: nowrap;" | 1 Impact: &nbsp;&nbsp;4 L$ per week<br />4 Impact: 14 L$ per week<br />8 Impact: 28 L$ per week<br />
Group invite: Automatic<br />


''(No web kiosk)''
'''Location:'''<br />[http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sammamish/16/20/2199 Sammamish]
| Entirely automated Data Center allowing for instant setup immediately after payment.


3 Months free with 1 Year rentals. Current area52hosting.com customers can request free space (Visit the data center for more information)
'''Restart Day:''' Wed
 
Staffed 24/7 via our support desk. Contact Fill Lameth in world for questions, or email support@area52hosting.com
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| '''Cabria Data Center'''<br />Contact: <br />[secondlife:///app/agent/407aca46-b4cf-461d-82cc-eecf6eef8a95/about Myles Capalini]
<br />Location: [http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cabria%20Village/59/124/2001 Cabria Village]
<br />Type: Island
<br />Restart Day:<br />Tuesday (Main Server)
<br />
<br />Location: [http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Agapema/241/140/2201 Agapema]
<br />Type: Mainland
<br />Restart Day:<br />'''Wednesday''' (RC Magnum)


| [[File:Cabria_Data_Center.jpg|250px|thumb|left|]]
| [[File:Cabria_Data_Center.jpg|250px|thumb|left|]]
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''(No web kiosk)''
''(No web kiosk)''
| New kid on the block, with low introductory competitive pricing, a small center on a no-lag private region (mostly residential, and very low traffic).
| style="vertical-align:top" | '''Business in operation since Dec 2015'''
Low introductory competitive pricing, a small center on a no-lag private region (mostly residential, and very low traffic).
Completely automated rental system, Smartbot interface to get you added to the land group for immediate setup. Lots more information when you get there, but if you have questions, please do feel free to IM or NC Myles Capalini (will be notified by e-mail if I am not inworld).  
Completely automated rental system, Smartbot interface to get you added to the land group for immediate setup. Lots more information when you get there, but if you have questions, please do feel free to IM or NC Myles Capalini (will be notified by e-mail if I am not inworld).  
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| style="white-space: nowrap;" | '''CyberCloud Data Storage'''<br />Contact:<br />[secondlife:///app/agent/1cb2a532-4e3f-4ce8-a4f5-4b16711a8d6a/about cyberguy4fun Resident]<br />
| style="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align:top" | '''CyberCloud Data Storage'''
Location: [http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Specter/224/127/81 CyberCloud Office]
'''Contact:'''<br />[secondlife:///app/agent/1cb2a532-4e3f-4ce8-a4f5-4b16711a8d6a/about cyberguy4fun Resident]
<br />Type: Mainland
 
<br />Restart Day:<br /> Tuesday or Wednesday,<br /> depending on location
'''Location:'''<br />[https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Denrolimus/78/217/32 Denrolimus (2nd floor)]
 
'''Restart Day:''' Wed
| [[File:CyberCloud_Data_Center.jpg|250px|thumb|left|]]
| [[File:CyberCloud_Data_Center.jpg|250px|thumb|left|]]
| 1 Impact: Varies; See rate card<br />2 Impact: Varies; See rate card<br />
|style="white-space: nowrap;" | 1 Impact: 1 or 2 prims<br />See rate poster on 2nd floor<br />
Group invite: Manual<br />
Group invite: Manual<br />


''(No web kiosk)''
''(No web kiosk)''
| CyberCloud Data Storage Rentals provides SL Merchants and Vendors a safe and secure dropbox and server storage space at affordable prices.  
| style="vertical-align:top" | '''Business in operation since Jan 2020'''
CyberCloud Data Storage Rentals provides SL Merchants and Vendors a safe and secure dropbox and server storage space at affordable prices.  


We offer Data Centres in various SL Regions to mitigate downtime during Sim Restarts and outages.   
We offer Data Centres in various SL Regions to mitigate downtime during Sim Restarts and outages.   
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Rack space available on a per-week, per-month, and per-year basis.  
Rack space available on a per-week, per-month, and per-year basis.  


''Data centre areas are locked down by a security orb - contact [secondlife:///app/agent/1cb2a532-4e3f-4ce8-a4f5-4b16711a8d6a/about cyberguy4fun Resident] for rental procedure and admission''
|-  
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| style="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align:top" | '''Data Center Solutions'''
| '''Data Center Solutions'''<br />Contact:<br />[secondlife:///app/agent/f70c761a-e1f6-4740-be30-56fe874d1201/about Structura Finesmith]
'''Contact:'''<br />[secondlife:///app/agent/f70c761a-e1f6-4740-be30-56fe874d1201/about Structura Finesmith]
<br />Location: [http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bleaberry%20Tarn/88/116/3901 Bleaberry Tarn]
 
<br />Type: Mainland
'''Location 1:''' <br />[http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bleaberry%20Tarn/88/116/3901 Bleaberry Tarn]<br />
<br />Restart Day:<br />'''Wednesday''' (RC LeTigre)
'''Restart Day:''' Wed
 
'''Location 2:''' <br />[https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Terminous/190/89/2506 Terminous]<br />
'''Restart Day:''' Tues
 
| [[File:Data_Center_Solutions.jpg|250px|thumb|left|]]
| [[File:Data_Center_Solutions.jpg|250px|thumb|left|]]
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1 Impact: &nbsp;&nbsp;5 L$ per week<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;5 Impact: 25 L$ per week<br />10 Impact: 50 L$ per week<br />15 Impact: 75 L$ per week<br />
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1 Impact: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5 L$ per week<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;2 Impact: &nbsp;&nbsp;10 L$ per week<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;5 Impact: &nbsp;&nbsp;25 L$ per week<br />10 Impact: &nbsp;&nbsp;50 L$ per week<br />15 Impact: &nbsp;&nbsp;75 L$ per week<br />50 Impact: 250 L$ per week<br />
Group invite: Automatic<br />
Group invite: Automatic<br />
'''[https://www.casperpanel.com/rentals/zfQigf44qwpWSJEF/available Available Rentals]'''
| style="vertical-align:top" |'''Business in operation since Apr 2018'''
Professional data center storage for your rental or vendor server, BSM, CasperVend DropBox,  and many more - making YOUR world MORE reliable. Automated invites - no waiting around to rez your prims!
<i>Uses SmartBots for group invites.</i>
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| style="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align:top" |'''Egglebury Data Center'''
'''Contact:''' <br />[secondlife:///app/agent/bb86a335-d859-472c-92db-0f63c26ffd38/about Elirk Huntsman] <br />or [secondlife:///app/agent/851fd9ec-4e39-48e7-be49-c8b9f2ae2c66/about Hooked Sausage]
'''Location:'''<br />[http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Egglebury/161/117/3001 Egglebury]
'''Restart Day:''' Wed
| [[File:Egglebury_Data_Center.jpg|250px|thumb|left|]]
| style="white-space: nowrap;" | 5 Impact: 25 L$ per Week<br />
Group invite: Manual <br />
Pay rental and then contact either<br />
Elirk or Hooked for a group invite.
<br />'''[https://www.casperpanel.com/rentals/T606MxM6Full5cHh/available Available Rentals]'''
<br />
<br />'''Custom options available <br />upon request.'''
| style="vertical-align:top" | '''Business in operation since April 2024'''
Unlock the potential of your virtual endeavors with premier server storage solutions at our state-of-the-art data center in Second Life. Experience unmatched reliability, lightning-fast speeds, and ironclad security to keep your digital world running smoothly. Whether you're scaling your business, hosting complex simulations, or safeguarding precious data, our dedicated servers provide the robust foundation you need. Elevate your presence in Second Life with our cutting-edge technology and expert support. Join us at the forefront of virtual innovation—where your possibilities are limitless.
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| style="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align:top" | '''Freya's DropBox Storage'''
'''Contact:'''
<br />[secondlife:///app/agent/24607dde-d704-4db7-afa0-d9edc17c926c/about Norsk Himmel]
'''Location:''' <br />[http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/St%20Lion/152/232/3076 St Lion]
'''Restart Day:''' Wed


'''[https://www.casperpanel.com/rentals/zfQigf44qwpWSJEF/available Available Rentals]'''
| Professional data center storage for your rental or vendor server, BSM, CasperVend DropBox,  and many more - making YOUR world MORE reliable. Automated invites - no waiting around to rez your prims!
|-
| '''Freya's DropBox Storage'''<br />Contact:<br />[secondlife:///app/agent/24607dde-d704-4db7-afa0-d9edc17c926c/about Norsk Himmel]
<br />Location: [http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/St%20Lion/152/232/3076 St Lion]
<br />Type: Mainland
<br />Restart Day:<br />'''Wednesday''' (RC LeTigre)
| [[File:Freya's_Logo.jpg|250px|thumb|left|]]
| [[File:Freya's_Logo.jpg|250px|thumb|left|]]
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1 Impact: See rate card<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;2 Impact: See rate card <br />&nbsp;&nbsp;4 Impact: See rate card <br />
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1 Impact: See rate card<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;2 Impact: See rate card <br />&nbsp;&nbsp;4 Impact: See rate card <br />
Group invite: Automatic<br />
Group invite: Automatic<br />
'''[https://www.casperpanel.com/rentals/KQZ5g2JGhcH2zwXy/available Available Rentals]'''<br /><br />'''Custom options available upon request.'''
'''[https://www.casperpanel.com/rentals/KQZ5g2JGhcH2zwXy/available Available Rentals]'''<br /><br />'''Custom options available <br />upon request.'''
| Low cost, long term, storage. Servers, drop boxes etc.
| style="vertical-align:top" | '''Business in operation since Oct 2012'''
Low cost, long term, storage. Servers, drop boxes etc.


Various rates available - if your requirements are not listed - ask for a quote!  
Various rates available - if your requirements are not listed - ask for a quote!  
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Thanks for your interest!  :-)  
Thanks for your interest!  :-)  
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| '''Lionheart Data Center'''<br />Contact:<br />[http://livechat.lionheartsl.com/phplive.php?d=3 Support Form]<br />[http://www.lionheartsl.com/index.php/data-center/ Website]
|}
<br />Location:[http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lionheart%20Simba/29/130/30 Lionheart Simba]
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<br />Type: Island
 
<br />Restart Day:<br />Tuesday
='''<span style="color:#00528c">Island Storage Hosting</span>'''=
| [[File:Lionheart.jpg|250px|thumb|left|]]
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;8 Impact: 150 L$ per month<br />
{| class="wikitable"
Group invite: Manual<br />
|-
! style="white-space: nowrap; background: #33CCFF; border: 2px solid #383838;" | Business Info
! style="white-space: nowrap; background: #33CCFF; border: 2px solid #383838;" | Screenshot or Logo
! style="white-space: nowrap; background: #33CCFF; border: 2px solid #383838;" | Rack Options
! style="white-space: nowrap; background: #33CCFF; border: 2px solid #383838;" | Information
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| style="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align:top" |'''Area52 Hosting'''
Contact: <br />[secondlife:///app/agent/776d2b7b-c33b-4eb6-85b4-97f1f66650e3/about Fill Lameth]
 
'''Location:'''<br /> [http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Zebria/93/108/522 Zebria]
 
'''Restart Day:''' Tues
| [[File:Area52_Hosting.jpg|250px|thumb|left|]]
| style="white-space: nowrap;" | 1 Impact: &nbsp;&nbsp;4 L$ per week<br />4 Impact: 14 L$ per week<br />8 Impact: 28 L$ per week<br />
Group invite: Automatic<br />
 
'''[https://www.casperpanel.com/rentals/ETRMzA1CCxFAK7Ha/available  Available Rentals]'''<br />
 
| style="vertical-align:top" |'''Business in operation since Sept 2013'''
3 Months free with 1 Year rentals. Current area52hosting.com customers can request free space (Visit the data center for more information)
 
Staffed 24/7 via our support desk. Contact Fill Lameth in world for questions or custom plans, or email support@area52hosting.com
 


''(No web kiosk) ''
| Lionheart Data Center is the oldest professional Data Center on the grid, which offers you a permanent and safe place for your:
:* CasperVend DropBoxes
:* Rental Servers
:* Vendor Servers
:* Staff Payment Gateways
:* Inventory Servers
And much more.


We offer the space you need to keep your business up and running even if your main circumstances are changing. Discounts for long term commitments.
Group invites sent out automatically after rental begins allowing for instant use of the space.
|-
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| '''[mynt]dc Data Center'''<br />Contact:<br />[secondlife:///app/agent/b40d2351-05f6-44a3-8259-b2e3d6aa0483/about MarlaW Resident]
| style="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align:top" |'''Cabria Data Center'''
<br />Location: [http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Choerom/46/166/1001 Choerom]
'''Contact:''' <br />[secondlife:///app/agent/407aca46-b4cf-461d-82cc-eecf6eef8a95/about Myles Capalini]
<br />Type: Mainland
 
<br />Restart Day: <br />Tuesday
'''Location:'''<br />[http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cabria%20Village/59/124/2001 Cabria Village]
<br />
 
<br />Location: [http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jouppi/188/238/1001 Jouppi]
'''Restart Day:''' Tues
<br />Type: Mainland
 
<br />Restart Day: <br />'''Wednesday''' (RC LeTigre)
| [[File:Cabria_Data_Center.jpg|250px|thumb|left|]]
<br />
| style="white-space: nowrap;" | 1 Impact: 16 L$ per 4 weeks<br />2 Impact: 32 L$ per 4 weeks<br />4 Impact: 56 L$ per 4 weeks<br />
<br />Location: [http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jonesford%20Heights/44/79/1251 Jonesford Heights (Adult)]
<br />Type: Mainland
<br />Restart Day: <br />Tuesday
| [[File:Mynt_data_center.jpg|250px|thumb|left|]]
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1 Impact: 20 L$ per 4 weeks<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;2 Impact: 35 L$ per 4 weeks<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;4 Impact: 60 L$ per 4 weeks<br />
Group invite: Automatic<br />
Group invite: Automatic<br />


''(No web kiosk)''
''(No web kiosk)''
| We provide inexpensive, long term server storage and co-location for CasperVend DropBoxes, Magicboxes, etc. Located in a number of low lag mainland sims (and expanding as needed on demand), we ensure high performance server housing space to maximize reliability of your business. Rez'n'Go with instant group invite for immediate access to our racks.
| style="vertical-align:top" | '''Business in operation since Dec 2015'''
Low introductory competitive pricing, a small center on a no-lag private region (mostly residential, and very low traffic).
Completely automated rental system, Smartbot interface to get you added to the land group for immediate setup. Lots more information when you get there, but if you have questions, please do feel free to IM or NC Myles Capalini (will be notified by e-mail if I am not inworld).  
|-
| style="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align:top" |'''JMT Estates Data Center'''
'''Contact:''' <br />[secondlife:///app/agent/f71da1f9-bd17-4b1b-93a1-a52c5a968464/about Mjyothis "Jyo" Resident]
 
'''Location:'''<br />[https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Store/16/15/4001 Store]
 
'''Restart Day:''' Tues
 
| [[File:JMT_Estates_Datacenter.jpg|250px|thumb|left|]]
| style="white-space: nowrap;" | 2 Impact:  4L$ per week<br /><br />'''Custom options available<br />upon request'''<br />
Group invite: Automatic<br />


Our pricing is based on the amount of the prims you rezz (a typical CasperLet DropBox has 1 prim)
''(No web kiosk)''
| style="vertical-align:top" | '''Business in operation since Nov 2022'''
Offering secure storage starting at 4L$/week for 2 prims
|-
|-
|'''MZD Storage'''<br />Contact:<br />[secondlife:///app/agent/538d6203-11d8-4d65-914e-8f5ea1c2ffb6/about Marcus Zenoria]
|  style="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align:top" |'''MZD Storage'''
<br />Location: [http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Couture%20Way/125/227/2752 Couture Way]
 
<br />Type: Island
'''Contact:'''<br />[secondlife:///app/agent/538d6203-11d8-4d65-914e-8f5ea1c2ffb6/about Marcus Zenoria]
<br />Restart Day: Tuesday
 
'''Location:'''<br /> [https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Miriam%20Orange/121/84/3751 Miriam Orange]
<br />Forced landing point
<br />Use teleporter
 
'''Restart Day:''' Tues
| [[File:Hosting_-_MZD_Storage.jpg|250px|thumb|left|]]
| [[File:Hosting_-_MZD_Storage.jpg|250px|thumb|left|]]
| &nbsp;&nbsp;2 Impact: 10 L$ per week<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;4 Impact: 20 L$ per week<br />10 Impact: 50 L$ per week<br />15 Impact: 75 L$ per week<br />
| &nbsp;&nbsp;10 Impact: 12 L$ per week<br />
Group invite: Automatic<br /><br />'''Custom options available upon request.'''
Group invite: Automatic<br />
| Use the teleporter at the landing point to arrive at the storage center. Our storage servers allow you to store your CasperVend Dropboxes and similar on our SIM.
<br /><i>(No web kiosk)</i>
 
| style="vertical-align:top" | '''Business in operation since Aug 2014'''
Use the teleporter at the landing point to arrive at the storage center. Our storage servers allow you to store your CasperVend Dropboxes and similar on our SIM.


It's always a good idea to keep your dropboxes in multiple places. Simply rent a 'server' and rez your dropboxes as you need.
It's always a good idea to keep your dropboxes in multiple places. Simply rent a 'server' and rez your dropboxes as you need.
Our price is 5L$ per prim per week (minimum rental 2 weeks). Prims are available in lots of 2, 4, 10 or 15. If you need more, then we are happy to sell you additional prims, just let us know.


A group invite will be sent to you on payment of rental, please accept this so you can rez items here.
A group invite will be sent to you on payment of rental, please accept this so you can rez items here.
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The rent meter is above your server rack. Please keep your prims inside your server, any left outside will be returned.
The rent meter is above your server rack. Please keep your prims inside your server, any left outside will be returned.
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| '''Nexus IT Services'''<br />Contact:<br />[http://tickets.nexus-sl.net/ Support Ticket]
| style="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align:top" | '''Nexus IT Services'''
<br />Location: [http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Silesia/54/163/23 Silesia]
'''Contact:'''<br />[http://tickets.nexus-sl.net/ Support Ticket]
<br />Type: Island
 
<br />Restart Day:<br />Tuesday
'''Location:'''<br /> [https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Silesia/24/240/4005 Silesia]
<br />Forced landing point
<br />Use teleporter
 
'''Restart Day:''' Tues
| [[File:Nexus_IT_Services.jpg|250px|thumb|left|]]
| [[File:Nexus_IT_Services.jpg|250px|thumb|left|]]
| 15 Impact: 99 L$ per month<br />
| 15 Impact: 99 L$ per month<br />
Group invite: Automatic<br />
Group invite: Automatic<br />
 
<i>(No web kiosk)</i>
'''[https://www.casperpanel.com/rentals/T32WfbggeI7ZJNe1/available Available rentals #1]<br />[https://www.casperpanel.com/rentals/6HJwUheDSTbliJAs/available Available rentals #2]'''
| style="vertical-align:top" | '''Business in operation since Jul 2014'''
| Nexus, one of the leaders in Gridwide Communications is proud to offer a great service to those looking to host Servers, Dropboxes, and Marketplace Boxes. If you are looking for a long term commitment, or maybe just a month. We offer various plans with the easiest setup.
Nexus, one of the leaders in Gridwide Communications is proud to offer a great service to those looking to host Servers, Dropboxes, and Marketplace Boxes. If you are looking for a long term commitment, or maybe just a month. We offer various plans with the easiest setup.
We take tremendous pride in our services and offer you with the most secure racks, along with the best prices on the grid.
We take tremendous pride in our services and offer you with the most secure racks, along with the best prices on the grid.


Already a Nexus customer? Your first month is free!
Already a Nexus customer? Your first month is free!
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|'''Storage Depot, The'''<br/>Contact:<br />[secondlife:///app/agent/03a495db-bf53-4672-864a-a962e9c4e1db/about HunniHope Resident]
| style="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align:top" |'''Storage Depot, The'''
<br />Location: [http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kawaii%20Kingdom/195/15/3503 Kawaii Kingdom]
 
<br />Type: Island
'''Contact:'''<br />[secondlife:///app/agent/03a495db-bf53-4672-864a-a962e9c4e1db/about HunniHope Resident]
<br />Restart Day:<br />'''Wednesday''' (RC Magnum)
 
'''Location:'''<br />[http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kawaii%20Kingdom/195/15/3503 Kawaii Kingdom]
 
'''Restart Day:''' Wed
| [[File:The Storage Depot.jpg|250px|thumb|left|]]
| [[File:The Storage Depot.jpg|250px|thumb|left|]]
| &nbsp;&nbsp;8 Impact: 36 L$ per week<br />15 Impact: 65 L$ per week<br />
| &nbsp;&nbsp;8 Impact: 36 L$ per week<br />15 Impact: 65 L$ per week<br />
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''(No web kiosk)''
''(No web kiosk)''
|Low Cost, secure storage for back up dropboxes for your Caspervend or other vending systems..
| style="vertical-align:top" | '''Business in operation since Aug 2015'''
Low Cost, secure storage for back up dropboxes for your Caspervend or other vending systems..


RC Channel storage depot for dropboxes.
RC Channel storage depot for dropboxes.
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NO ADVERTISING
NO ADVERTISING
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|'''TK Dropbox Hosting'''<br />Contact:<br />[secondlife:///app/agent/bb26de97-3d7c-4391-a73d-931ae8963b6a/about TinaKing Resident]
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<br />Location: [http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Concinna/252/254/45 Concinna]
<br />Type: Mainland
<br />Restart Day: Tuesday
| [[File:Hosting_-_Tina_King.jpg|250px|thumb|left|]]
| &nbsp;&nbsp;4 Impact: 35 L$ per week<br />
Group invite: Automatic<br />'''[https://www.casperpanel.com/rentals/pTSkFPk0SP2ElpQH/available Available Rentals]'''
| All I ask from any tenants is that they put their dropboxes neatly.
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Latest revision as of 18:18, 8 June 2024

About

All known locations (according to Second Life search) for server storage are shown here.

These are locations specifically set up as dedicated, additional ("co-location") storage hosting for DropBoxes and other servers, rather than add-ons to residential, commercial shop, or club parcels.

Rates and prim/impact limits listed may not reflect any recent updates since the last update of these wiki pages - always check for current rate cards and other current information inworld before renting.

Where should you store?

That depends entirely upon whether the items you are selling are copiable TO YOU, THE MERCHANT (AND you keep a copy in your inventory!) or not.

If you are selling items such as gacha prizes, breedables, or other no-copy-to-you things that you have received, then you are at the best advantage on a MAINLAND hosting location.

Why?

Because if the storage/hosting provider on a mainland location closes up shop, at worst, your items will just be sent back to your lost and found in a clump. You'll have to rez and separate them, but at least you will HAVE them.

However, If you have rented space on an island, and the provider closes up shop and drops the island? Your items are just...GONE. No retrieval, no second chances.

That is why the list is now divided into mainland vs island locations.

Why do the restart days matter?

Because if you have your dropboxes on 3 different regions, and they're all restarting on the same day, they could all be down at the same time - which could make your sales fail.

For best results, choose a storage provider where the sim/region has a restart day that is different from the one your main dropbox location is on. This helps combat delivery issues due to a single sim either being restarted at the time of delivery attempts, or the sim/region just not listening to the internet for delivery instructions at the moment.

Unfortunately, in 2020, the Lindens decided to make ALL the server code names THE SAME - so there's no easy way to tell which is which anymore, you'll need to ALREADY know what day the sim restarts on.

As of April 2024, the region names are BACK!

  • "Second Life Server" = Tuesday restart
  • "Second Life RC LeTigre/BlueSteel/Magnum" = Wednesday restarts

Mainland Storage Hosting

Business Info Screenshot or Logo Rack Options Information
Cabria Data Center

Contact:
Myles Capalini

Location:
Sammamish

Restart Day: Wed

1 Impact: 16 L$ per 4 weeks
2 Impact: 32 L$ per 4 weeks
4 Impact: 56 L$ per 4 weeks

Group invite: Automatic

(No web kiosk)

Business in operation since Dec 2015

Low introductory competitive pricing, a small center on a no-lag private region (mostly residential, and very low traffic). Completely automated rental system, Smartbot interface to get you added to the land group for immediate setup. Lots more information when you get there, but if you have questions, please do feel free to IM or NC Myles Capalini (will be notified by e-mail if I am not inworld).

CyberCloud Data Storage

Contact:
cyberguy4fun Resident

Location:
Denrolimus (2nd floor)

Restart Day: Wed

1 Impact: 1 or 2 prims
See rate poster on 2nd floor

Group invite: Manual

(No web kiosk)

Business in operation since Jan 2020

CyberCloud Data Storage Rentals provides SL Merchants and Vendors a safe and secure dropbox and server storage space at affordable prices.

We offer Data Centres in various SL Regions to mitigate downtime during Sim Restarts and outages.

Rack space available on a per-week, per-month, and per-year basis.

Data Center Solutions

Contact:
Structura Finesmith

Location 1:
Bleaberry Tarn
Restart Day: Wed

Location 2:
Terminous
Restart Day: Tues

  1 Impact:     5 L$ per week
  2 Impact:   10 L$ per week
  5 Impact:   25 L$ per week
10 Impact:   50 L$ per week
15 Impact:   75 L$ per week
50 Impact: 250 L$ per week

Group invite: Automatic
Available Rentals

Business in operation since Apr 2018

Professional data center storage for your rental or vendor server, BSM, CasperVend DropBox, and many more - making YOUR world MORE reliable. Automated invites - no waiting around to rez your prims! Uses SmartBots for group invites.

Egglebury Data Center

Contact:
Elirk Huntsman
or Hooked Sausage

Location:
Egglebury

Restart Day: Wed


5 Impact: 25 L$ per Week

Group invite: Manual
Pay rental and then contact either
Elirk or Hooked for a group invite.
Available Rentals

Custom options available
upon request.


Business in operation since April 2024

Unlock the potential of your virtual endeavors with premier server storage solutions at our state-of-the-art data center in Second Life. Experience unmatched reliability, lightning-fast speeds, and ironclad security to keep your digital world running smoothly. Whether you're scaling your business, hosting complex simulations, or safeguarding precious data, our dedicated servers provide the robust foundation you need. Elevate your presence in Second Life with our cutting-edge technology and expert support. Join us at the forefront of virtual innovation—where your possibilities are limitless.


Freya's DropBox Storage

Contact:
Norsk Himmel

Location:
St Lion

Restart Day: Wed

  1 Impact: See rate card
  2 Impact: See rate card
  4 Impact: See rate card

Group invite: Automatic
Available Rentals

Custom options available
upon request.

Business in operation since Oct 2012

Low cost, long term, storage. Servers, drop boxes etc.

Various rates available - if your requirements are not listed - ask for a quote!

SmartBots inviter - immediate automatic Group invite sent on rental.

Ability to leave the land group. To re-join - simply click the rental box and get a new group invite!

Questions? Contact us InWorld (Drop a Notecard in the postbox or send an IM - postbox and IMs are set to forward to email)

Thanks for your interest!  :-)

Island Storage Hosting

Business Info Screenshot or Logo Rack Options Information
Area52 Hosting

Contact:
Fill Lameth

Location:
Zebria

Restart Day: Tues

1 Impact:   4 L$ per week
4 Impact: 14 L$ per week
8 Impact: 28 L$ per week

Group invite: Automatic

Available Rentals

Business in operation since Sept 2013

3 Months free with 1 Year rentals. Current area52hosting.com customers can request free space (Visit the data center for more information)

Staffed 24/7 via our support desk. Contact Fill Lameth in world for questions or custom plans, or email support@area52hosting.com


Group invites sent out automatically after rental begins allowing for instant use of the space.

Cabria Data Center

Contact:
Myles Capalini

Location:
Cabria Village

Restart Day: Tues

1 Impact: 16 L$ per 4 weeks
2 Impact: 32 L$ per 4 weeks
4 Impact: 56 L$ per 4 weeks

Group invite: Automatic

(No web kiosk)

Business in operation since Dec 2015

Low introductory competitive pricing, a small center on a no-lag private region (mostly residential, and very low traffic). Completely automated rental system, Smartbot interface to get you added to the land group for immediate setup. Lots more information when you get there, but if you have questions, please do feel free to IM or NC Myles Capalini (will be notified by e-mail if I am not inworld).

JMT Estates Data Center

Contact:
Mjyothis "Jyo" Resident

Location:
Store

Restart Day: Tues

2 Impact: 4L$ per week

Custom options available
upon request

Group invite: Automatic

(No web kiosk)

Business in operation since Nov 2022

Offering secure storage starting at 4L$/week for 2 prims

MZD Storage

Contact:
Marcus Zenoria

Location:
Miriam Orange
Forced landing point
Use teleporter

Restart Day: Tues

  10 Impact: 12 L$ per week

Group invite: Automatic

(No web kiosk)

Business in operation since Aug 2014

Use the teleporter at the landing point to arrive at the storage center. Our storage servers allow you to store your CasperVend Dropboxes and similar on our SIM.

It's always a good idea to keep your dropboxes in multiple places. Simply rent a 'server' and rez your dropboxes as you need.

A group invite will be sent to you on payment of rental, please accept this so you can rez items here.

The rent meter is above your server rack. Please keep your prims inside your server, any left outside will be returned.

Nexus IT Services

Contact:
Support Ticket

Location:
Silesia
Forced landing point
Use teleporter

Restart Day: Tues

15 Impact: 99 L$ per month

Group invite: Automatic
(No web kiosk)

Business in operation since Jul 2014

Nexus, one of the leaders in Gridwide Communications is proud to offer a great service to those looking to host Servers, Dropboxes, and Marketplace Boxes. If you are looking for a long term commitment, or maybe just a month. We offer various plans with the easiest setup. We take tremendous pride in our services and offer you with the most secure racks, along with the best prices on the grid.

Already a Nexus customer? Your first month is free!

Storage Depot, The

Contact:
HunniHope Resident

Location:
Kawaii Kingdom

Restart Day: Wed

  8 Impact: 36 L$ per week
15 Impact: 65 L$ per week

Group Invite: Automatic

(No web kiosk)

Business in operation since Aug 2015

Low Cost, secure storage for back up dropboxes for your Caspervend or other vending systems..

RC Channel storage depot for dropboxes.

NO ADVERTISING