> I have a need for a 1U that will just act as a backup
(higher MX) mailserver
> and, occasionally, deliver some large .iso images at
under 10Mbit/Sec ....
> 
And I'm sure that there are other technically saavy users
just like me
> that could help you out with this "surplus"
space!  

see http://www.vix.com/p
ersonalcolo/ for some places to host that backup MX.
(note, i have no business affiliation with any of the
entities listed there.)