Dedicated Server Upgrades – 2020 Release Notes

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.