Help me choose 1U or 2U for colocation.

[continuum]

I will be using a box for colocation and need to figure out which option is best. I can use a 1U server for $95. I can use a 2U server for $135. But this does not include a firewall. I can rent a Cisco ASA for $50/month from my colocation provider.

Option 1-

Go with 1U for $95 + $50 firewall = $145 per month.

Option 2-

Go wit the 2U for $135 and use the software firewall. I won't have a hardware firewall, but I can fit more drives in the server and have more storage space. What does everyone think?

[GoldenRabbit]

Do you really need the extra 1U to add drives? That should be your decision making question. I would rather take the firewall over more storage space. Especially with the size of drives on the market now.

[BachmanS]

I would personally choose the 2U with IPtables it's a great firewall on its own.

[Webmaster]

I would go 1U with a hardware firewall. GR has a good point, what would you need the extra drive space for?