Equinix’s recent decision to close their bare-metal platform by June 30, 2026, has left many of their customers searching for alternative bare-metal hosting solutions. While this transition may feel disruptive, it also presents an opportunity to evaluate more cost-effective and reliable options. At ColoCrossing, we’re here to help make the switch seamless and beneficial for your business.
Why Is Equinix Ending Metal?
Equinix Metal, launched in 2020 after acquiring Packet, was positioned as an alternative to their colocation services. However, its share of revenue has remained modest, contributing only 1.25% to it’s overall earnings. The decision to prioritize larger-scale projects, like hyperscaler campuses, and shift resources away from smaller digital services has driven this move.
While Equinix assures customers of performance and stability until the platform is discontinued, businesses with workloads running on Metal must now plan for a long-term solution.
Why Switch to ColoCrossing Bare-Metal Servers?
At ColoCrossing, we understand the challenges faced by its customers and offer a robust, feature-rich alternative to meet your hosting needs. Here’s why making the switch to our bare-metal servers is the right choice:
Seamless Transition with Expert Support: We understand how critical a smooth migration is for your business. Our team of experts is available 24/7 to help you transition from Equinix Metal to our bare-metal servers with minimal disruption.
Enterprise-Grade Infrastructure: Our bare-metal servers are equipped with top-tier hardware, including AMD Ryzen and Intel Xeon processors, ensuring your workloads run efficiently and without compromise. With fully redundant networks, reliable power, and high-security, we ensure the performance and stability your workloads demand.
Flexible and Customizable Solutions: Our bare metal solutions are fully customizable to meet your unique needs. Whether you need specific hardware configurations or add-ons like managed networks or DDoS mitigation, we’ve got you covered.
Cost-Effective Pricing: At ColoCrossing, we offer enterprise-level dedicated servers starting at just $59.95/month, ensuring you get the most value without sacrificing quality.
A Proven Bare Metal Partner: ColoCrossing has 15+ years of experience delivering bare metal solutions to businesses of all sizes. With a strong focus on scalability and performance, we are well-equipped to support your evolving hosting requirements.
What Happens Next for Equinix Metal Customers?
Equinix has stated they will focus on colocation, managed solutions, and third-party options as alternatives to bare-metal. While these may work for some businesses, others may need the raw performance and control that only bare-metal solutions provide.
ColoCrossing offers a replacement for Equinix bare-metal servers, delivering the same benefits you’ve relied on, plus additional flexibility, performance, and cost-efficiency. As Equinix Metal sunsets, now is the perfect time to evaluate your hosting strategy and choose a partner who prioritizes your needs. At ColoCrossing, we’re ready to help its customers transition to a high-performance, reliable, and cost-effective bare metal hosting solution.
Why is Equinix Metal Ending?
Equinix Metal’s modest 1.25% revenue share and a shift toward large-scale projects led to its closure by June 30, 2026. Customers must now explore long-term alternatives.
Why Choose ColoCrossing Bare-Metal Servers?
- Expert Migration Support: Seamless transitions with 24/7 expert assistance.
- Enterprise-Grade Infrastructure: High-performance AMD Ryzen and Intel Xeon servers.
- Custom Solutions: Flexible configurations, including DDoS mitigation and managed networks.
- Cost-Effective Plans: Starting at $59.95/month for premium bare-metal services.
- Trusted Partner: 15+ years of experience in delivering scalable, reliable solutions.
What are the next steps for Equinix Customers?
Equinix shifts focus to colocation and managed services, but raw performance demands bare-metal solutions. ColoCrossing offers the same benefits and more, ensuring flexibility and cost savings.
Contact us today to learn how we can assist you in making the switch. Our team is here to answer your questions and create a customized plan for your business.
