
One of the benefits of using dedicated server hosting is having access to state-of-the-art hardware that can be used to enhance the performance of your websites and other digital services. While our Dedicated Servers have always contained powerful hardware, we now have the ability to upgrade the servers and raise them to a level that is above industry standard. With this new, more powerful hardware, and our continued stellar support, you will have everything you need to get started with a Dedicated Server Hosting plan on the path to success. In this article, we will outline these upgrades and how they will impact your Dedicated Server Hosting experience. For a full summary of the changes being made, please scroll to the bottom of this article.
Topics Include:
- Software RAID vs Hardware RAID
- Increased RAM
- State-of-the-Art Processor Hardware
- Specification Comparison
Software RAID vs. Hardware RAID
RAID or Redundant Array of Independent Disks, is a data storage solution that allows users to easily store large amounts of data within multiple hard drives. This technology is useful for increasing server performance as well as adding another layer of redundancy to your server environment. While most of our Dedicated Servers previously used Hardware RAID, we have now switched all of the servers to Software RAID. Software RAID is a more cost-effective and customizable solution than Hardware RAID, giving our Dedicated Servers that much more value and flexibility.
Increased RAM
RAM or Random Access Memory, is a type of computer memory that can be used to store machine code or data that is actively being worked with. RAM helps to speed up your server by caching the data your server is actively using, which allows that data to be accessed more quickly and in turn increase server performance. To ensure that our customers get the most out of their Dedicated Servers, we have doubled the amount of RAM available in all of our Dedicated Hosting plans. This means you will have twice as much RAM, making your websites and other digital services perform that much faster.
State-of-the-Art Processor Hardware
One of the most important pieces of server hardware is the Central Processing Unit (CPU), also known as a processor. As such, we have now upgraded all of our Dedicated Server Hosting plans to use the latest Intel Xeon processors, setting our servers above the industry standard. These next-generation processors will give your server the speed and reliability you need while ensuring that you remain one step ahead of the competition.
Specification Comparison
The below chart will show you the differences between the previous specifications and the new, upgraded specifications. By referencing this chart, you can easily determine which Dedicated Server is right for you and your business.
Product: | Essential | |
Previous Specs | Upgraded Specs | |
Processor | Intel® Xeon® E3-1220 v2 | Intel® Xeon® E3-1246 v3 |
Clock Speed | Cores/Threads | 3.50GHz Turbo 4C/4T | 3.50GHz Turbo 4C/8T |
RAM Included | 8GB DDR3 ECC | 16GB DDR3 ECC |
Disk Space | 500GB SSD or 1TB 7.2K HDD | 1TB SSD |
RAID Technology | Software RAID | Software RAID Available |
Monthly Premium Transfer | 6TB Data Transfer | 6TB Data Transfer |
Dedicated IPs | 5Free IPs Included | 5Free IPs Included |
Launch Assist | 2Free Hours of Managed Hosting | 2Free Hours of Managed Hosting |
Product: | Advanced | |
Previous Specs | Upgraded Specs | |
Processor | Intel® Xeon® E3-1270 v6 | Intel® Xeon® E-2134 |
Clock Speed | Cores/Threads | 4.2GHz Turbo 4C/8T | 3.50GHz Turbo 4C/8T |
RAM Included | 16GB DDR4 ECC | 32GB DDR4 ECC |
Disk Space | 500GB SSD or 2TB 7.2K HDD | 1TB SSD OS/home/data |
RAID Technology | Software RAID | Software RAID Available |
Monthly Premium Transfer | 10TB Data Transfer | 10TB Data Transfer |
Dedicated IPs | 10 Free IPs Included | 10Free IPs Included |
Launch Assist | 2Free Hours of Managed Hosting | 2Free Hours of Managed Hosting |
Data Center | Choice of data center | Choice of data center |
Product: | Elite | |
Previous Specs | Upgraded Specs | |
Processor | Intel® Xeon® E3-1270 v6 | Intel® Xeon® E-2136 |
Clock Speed | Cores/Threads | 4.2Gz Turbo 4C/8T | 3.30GHz Turbo 6C/12T |
RAM Included | 32GB DDR4 ECC | 64GB DDR4 ECC |
OS Storage | 2x500GB SSD or 2x2TB 7.2K HDD | 1x1TB SSD OS Drive |
Disk Space | RAID-1, 2x500GB SSD or RAID-1 2x2TB 7.2K HDD | 2x1TB SSD Home/Data Drive |
RAID Technology | Hardware RAID LSI Mega RAID card w/ 512MB NV Cache | Software RAID Included |
Monthly Premium Transfer | 10TB Data Transfer | 10TB Data Transfer |
Dedicated IPs | 15Free IPs Included | 15Free IPs Included |
Launch Assist | 2Free Hours of Managed Hosting | 2Free Hours of Managed Hosting |
Data Center | Choice of data center | Choice of data center |
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