make sure that the colo facility is able to have someone either at the datacenter, or on call in case there is an emergency at all times. Some places provide free remote hands service, which means they will replace hardware free of charge.
Before you decide on a colo facility, make sure you ask them about this. As long as you plan well in advance, you should be able to handle any hardware maintenance with little downtime for your clients.
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