Building a full data center for one defined workload is disproportionate
The fixed cost of a complete data center does not decrease with workload size, which raises the unit cost.
Compute Rental & Colocation
Dedicated compute at a lower cost than cloud services
For organizations with defined demand that do not want to build a data center. Rent GPU bare metal in a KONST facility and connect remotely through a dedicated VPN, or place your own equipment in a KONST rack. Contracts are annual, capacity is reserved exclusively, and the unit cost is lower than cloud services.
PROBLEM｜ Customer challenges
The workload is clear, but the facility and staff are missing
The workload can be estimated, but it still needs a suitable site: power and cooling for high-density racks, 24-hour operations staff, and a site check before equipment moves in. These three fixed investments do not scale down with the workload.
High-density systems need a high-power facility and round-the-clock staff
Even after the equipment arrives, it still needs a facility with the required power and 24-hour operations coverage.
SOLUTION｜ The KONST approach
Two rental models for compute or facility space
Rent GPU servers in a KONST data center and access the compute remotely through a dedicated VPN, or rent racks and power for equipment you own. KONST consolidates and pays the facility charges on the client's behalf.
Exclusive use of a full group of GPU servers
Rent the GPU equipment in the data center. The client receives exclusive use of the full server group and can put it directly to work.
Bring your own equipment; KONST provides racks and power
Move client-owned equipment into the data center. KONST provides racks, power, and networking, and consolidates the related charges.
FEATURE｜ Service details and specifications
Bare metal rental and colocation differ in asset ownership
The difference is who owns the equipment. KONST-owned equipment is provided as bare metal rental. Client-owned equipment uses colocation. Responsibility and billing follow that ownership.
Bare metal rental: the client receives usage rights
KONST purchases and operates the servers, high-speed networking, and storage. The client receives usage rights. At the end of the contract, the equipment remains with KONST, so the client does not handle refresh or asset disposal.
Colocation: the client owns the assets
The client purchases and owns the equipment. KONST provides racks, power, and networking, and handles coordination and settlement with the data center operator. The client decides on warranty, replacement, and expansion.
PRICE｜ Pricing and fees
Bare metal is priced per GPU-hour; colocation is itemized
Bare metal is priced per GPU-hour, settled monthly, and typically uses take-or-pay terms. Colocation charges separately for space, power, and network. Space is billed on reserved capacity regardless of power use. Unit prices depend on model, quantity, and term.
| Pricing item | Bare Metal GPU Rental | GPU Colocation |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing basis | Per GPU-hour | Separate space, power, and network charges |
| Settlement | Monthly, usually with take-or-pay | Space billed by reserved capacity regardless of power use |
| Power | Defined in the contract; unit price depends on model | Passed through based on actual consumption |
| Network | Remote delivery through a dedicated VPN | Cross-connects and dedicated circuits billed separately |
| Idle periods | Billed on contracted capacity | Space and minimum power remain billable |
FEATURE｜ Service details and specifications
Longer terms reduce the unit cost
Unit prices depend on model, quantity, and rental term.
Continuous workloads cost less under a long-term contract
For the same model, annual contract pricing is lower than usage-based pricing, and the difference grows with the term.
Known storage location and an auditable path
Physical machines are not shared with other tenants. Data travels over dedicated circuits and a dedicated VPN, so the path can be documented for audits.
The equipment is purchased; the facility and operations team are not
When equipment is already in place but a suitable environment and operations staff are missing, colocation is more appropriate than renting hardware.
Frequently asked questions
How should we choose between rental and cloud services?
Match the model to actual usage. Stable training workloads that run at full load over the long term are suited to contracts that lock in cost. Short experiments, inference peaks, and jobs that must start and stop at any time benefit from cloud services billed by the second. Many projects combine both: a long-term contract covers base demand and cloud services absorb peaks. Capacity can then follow the actual load.
Can we colocate GPUs that we have already purchased?
Yes. That is the purpose of colocation. Before move-in, confirm that power per rack, cooling, and network requirements match the site. If a high-density system exceeds the site's power or cooling limit, it can be assigned to another facility.
Under take-or-pay, do we pay for unused capacity?
Yes. Take-or-pay charges for contracted capacity, regardless of utilization. The client decides when and how to use that capacity, but pays the contracted amount whether or not it is fully used. In return, the resources remain certain and predictable.
How is electricity billed for colocation? Do idle systems still incur charges?
Space is billed on the capacity reserved in the contract, regardless of actual power use. Electricity is passed through based on actual consumption.
Who owns rented bare metal after the contract ends?
KONST owns the equipment throughout the contract, and it remains with KONST when the contract ends. The client does not bear equipment-refresh or asset-disposal costs.
Looking for stable, long-term compute capacity?
Tell us the workload and scale. We will respond with available systems and delivery dates.