Storage Dedicated Servers & Big Data Archives
High disk-density bare metal configurations equipped with hardware MegaRAID controllers, BBU write-cache, and enterprise NVMe read/write tiering. 100% ZFS, TrueNAS, and MinIO ready.
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What is a dedicated server?
Storage dedicated servers combine several large disks in one machine, giving many terabytes for backups, archives and media at a much lower cost per terabyte than fast NVMe-only servers.
A dedicated server is a whole physical machine rented to you alone. Its processor, memory, disks and network port are not shared with other customers, so performance stays the same whatever anyone else is doing.
You get full root or administrator access and decide the operating system, software and security settings. It suits workloads that have outgrown a VPS, need predictable performance, or need large amounts of memory and storage on one machine.
Who needs a dedicated server?
Backup targets
Keep copies of your other servers with restic, Borg or rsync.
Media libraries
Store video, photo and audio collections in one place.
Archives and logs
Keep years of logs and records you rarely read but must keep.
File sharing and sync
Run Nextcloud or Seafile for your team.
Object storage
Run an S3-compatible service such as MinIO or Garage.
Large datasets
Keep training data and research datasets close to your compute.
Dedicated server or VPS?
| What matters | VPS | Dedicated server |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware | A share of a physical server | The whole physical server |
| Performance | Good, can vary with other customers' load | Consistent: nothing else runs on it |
| Resources | Typically up to tens of GB of RAM | Up to hundreds of GB of RAM and many large disks |
| Setup time | Minutes | Minutes to hours, depending on the location |
| Price | Lower | Higher, for much more capacity |
| Best for | Websites, bots, VPNs and small apps | Heavy, steady or memory-hungry workloads |
Which configuration do you need?
| What you run | Typical configuration |
|---|---|
| Backups for a few servers | 2–4 large disks, 32 GB RAM |
| Media library or file sharing | 4 or more disks, 64 GB RAM |
| Object storage or large archives | The largest disk configurations |
Included with every server
Hardware that is yours alone
No other customer runs on your server.
Full root or administrator access
Install and configure anything your workload needs.
Remote reboot and console
Restart the server or reach a remote console if it stops responding. How depends on the location; support can help.
A dedicated IPv4 address
Your own public IP address with every server.
DDoS protection
200 Gbps included, with 1, 1.5 or 2 Tbps available as a paid add-on at checkout.
Crypto or balance payments
Pay with cryptocurrency or your account balance; sign up with just an email address.
How ordering works
- 1
Choose a server
Filter by location, hardware and price, and pick a configuration.
- 2
Configure your order
Select the operating system, billing period and, if you need it, extra DDoS protection.
- 3
Pay
Pay with cryptocurrency or your account balance. Annual billing saves 15%.
- 4
Receive your server
Access details arrive by email and in your client area. Delivery time depends on the location and is shown on each page.
Dedicated server FAQ
Is RAID set up for me?
Configurations that include RAID say so in their storage details. Otherwise you can set up software RAID yourself, for example with mdadm or ZFS on Linux.
HDD or NVMe: which do I need?
Hard disks give the most terabytes per dollar for backups and archives. NVMe is much faster and suits databases and files that are read constantly.
Do you back up my storage server?
No. As with every server, keep your own backups of important data, ideally in a second location.
What is the difference between a dedicated server and a VPS?
A VPS is a virtual machine that shares a physical server with others. A dedicated server is the whole physical machine, so all its CPU, memory, disks and network capacity are yours.
How fast is a dedicated server delivered?
Auction servers are ordered and set up automatically: the datacenter hands the machine over within minutes to a few hours, then the system is installed. Other configurations are set up by our team; each location shows its delivery time, up to 72 hours.
Is there a setup fee?
Some configurations have a one-time setup fee, shown on the plan before you order; many have none. Use the free-setup filter to see only those.
Can I install Windows Server?
Yes. In Finland, Germany and the USA we can install the Windows Server evaluation (trial) version at no charge; to keep using it after the trial, activate it with your own licence. In the Netherlands, Windows Server is available with a licence for $25 a month, added at checkout. Linux is available in every location.
What if my server stops responding?
You can reboot it remotely and use a remote console to fix it. The exact tools depend on the location; open a support ticket and we will help.
Is DDoS protection included?
Yes, 200 Gbps of DDoS protection is included. If you need more, 1 Tbps ($20/month), 1.5 Tbps ($35/month) or 2 Tbps ($40/month) can be added at checkout.
Which payment methods do you accept?
Cryptocurrency through our payment gateways, or your ClientVPS account balance. You can pay monthly, quarterly or yearly; yearly billing saves 15%.
Can I cancel, and are dedicated servers refundable?
You can cancel at any time from your client area. Cancellation is immediate: the server and its data are deleted at once. As our Terms of Service explain, dedicated servers are not refundable.
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