Dedicated server
Contents
- 1 Dedicated Servers
- 1.1 Key Advantages
- 1.2 Main Disadvantages
- 1.3 Common Use Cases
- 1.4 Choosing a Dedicated Server
- 1.5 Pulsed Media Dedicated servers.
- 1.6 Dedicated servers
- 1.7 Dedicated seedboxes
- 1.8 Managing a Dedicated Server
- 1.9 Why Dedicated Servers Are Still Popular
- 1.10 Pulsed Media and Dedicated Servers
- 1.11 References
Dedicated Servers
A dedicated server is a physical server rented entirely by one user or organization. Unlike shared hosting or VPS (Virtual Private Server), no other customers share the server’s resources (CPU, RAM, storage, bandwidth), giving you full control, high performance, and enhanced security.
This makes dedicated servers ideal for demanding applications where performance, stability, and control are crucial—such as large websites, streaming platforms, AI workloads, or complex databases.
Key Advantages
Full Resource Access: 100% of the server’s resources are yours, ensuring consistent performance.
Maximum Control: You have admin (root) access to install and configure anything as needed.
Better Security: No shared environment means reduced risk from other users.
Customizability: Tailor the OS, software stack, and security settings to your needs.
Scalability (to a point): Servers can often be upgraded with more RAM, storage, etc.
Main Disadvantages
Higher Cost: More expensive than shared or VPS hosting.
Requires Technical Skill: Managing a server demands system administration knowledge.
Responsibility: You handle software updates, monitoring, and troubleshooting (unless you choose a managed plan).
Single Point of Failure: If the hardware fails, your services go offline (unless redundancy is set up).
Common Use Cases
Dedicated servers are used for:
High-traffic websites and e-commerce platforms
Video streaming and media servers
Game servers (e.g. Minecraft, CS:GO)
AI and machine learning model training
Big data and analytics
Hosting many websites or reselling hosting
Applications requiring strict data compliance and isolation
Choosing a Dedicated Server
When selecting a server, consider:
Performance Needs: Prioritize CPU, RAM, disk speed (SSD vs HDD), or bandwidth based on your workload.
Budget: Prices range from budget-friendly to enterprise-grade.
Management Level: Choose unmanaged if you have technical expertise, or managed if you want the host to handle setup, updates, and security.
Provider Reputation: Look for good uptime, support, and infrastructure.
Pulsed Media Dedicated servers.
Minidedicated servers - minidedis.
Model | Monthly Cost | CPU | CPU Performance (Single/Multi-thread) | RAM | Storage | Bandwidth |
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MD20 | 31.58€ | Intel i5-6500t 4c/4t 2.5/3.1Ghz | 1202 / 3505 | 16GB DDR4 | 4000GB NVMe | 1Gbps Unmetered |
MD30 | 25.95€ | Intel i5-7500t 4c/4t 2.7/3.3Ghz | 1245 / 3737 | 32GB DDR4 | 2000GB NVMe | 1Gbps Unmetered |
MD16 | 23.50€ | Intel i5-6500t 4c/4t 2.5/3.1Ghz | 1202 / 3505 | 16GB DDR4 | 1000GB NVMe | 1Gbps Unmetered |
MD17 | 21.84€ | Intel i5-6500t 4c/4t 2.5/3.1Ghz | 1202 / 3505 | 16GB DDR4 | 2000GB NVMe | 1Gbps Unmetered |
MD2 | 22.37€ | Intel i5-7500t 4c/4t 2.7/3.3Ghz | 1245 / 3737 | 16GB DDR4 | 2000GB NVMe | 1Gbps Unmetered |
Dedicated servers
Model | Monthly Cost | CPU | RAM | Storage | Bandwidth |
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10G Unmetered Servers - Custom Config | |||||
Dell C1100 | 149.99€ | Intel Xeon 5600 Series 6-core | Upto 576GB ECC DDR3 | Upto 80TB | 10Gbps Unmetered |
SC FatTwin X9 | 149.99€ | Intel Xeon 5600 Series 6-core | Upto 384GB ECC DDR3 | Upto 120TB | 10Gbps Unmetered |
QCS210 Storage | 199.99€ | Intel Xeon E5-v1 Series 6-core | Upto 576GB ECC DDR3 | Upto 240TB | 10Gbps Unmetered |
Custom Built Dedicated Servers Finland | |||||
AMD EPYC™ 216TB | 449€ | AMD EPYC™ 32C/64T Zen1 CPU | 128GB DDR4 ECC RAM | 12x18TB 7200RPM SATA HDD + 500GB NVMe | 10Gbps Unmetered |
AMD Ryzen™ 108TB | 349€ | AMD Ryzen™ 5900X 12c/24t CPU | 128GB DDR4 RAM | 6x18TB 7200RPM SATA HDD + 2TB NVMe | 10Gbps Unmetered |
AMD EPYC™-24 432TB | 1299€ | AMD EPYC™ 32C/64T Zen3 CPU | 256GB ECC DDR4 RAM | 24x18TB 7200RPM SATA HDD + 2x4TB NVMe | 10Gbps Unmetered |
AMD EPYC™-81 1.4PB 20Gbps | 2899€ | AMD EPYC™ 32C/64T Zen3 CPU | 512GB ECC DDR4 RAM | 36x18TB 7200RPM SATA HDD + 45x18TB JBOD SATA + 2x4TB NVMe | 20Gbps Unmetered |
Dedicated seedboxes
Model | Monthly Cost | CPU | RAM | Storage | Network Speed | Traffic | Location |
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F21-MDS-20TB | 39.99€ | AMD Opteron 6 core 1.8Ghz | 24GB ECC Ram | 20TB: 4x5TB RAID0 HDD | 1Gbps | 100TB | Helsinki, Finland |
F19-MDS-32TB | 49.99€ | AMD Opteron 6core 1.8Ghz | 24GB ECC Ram | 32TB: 4x8TB RAID0 HDD | 1Gbps | 100TB | Helsinki, Finland |
F22-ZEN-8TB | 79.99€ | AMD Ryzen 3400G 4C/8T 3.7Ghz/4.2Ghz | 32GB DDR4 3000 Ram | 8TB: 2x4TB SATA SSD | 1Gbps | 100TB | Helsinki, Finland |
F21-MDS-42TB | 109.99€ | AMD Opteron 6core 1.8Ghz | 24GB ECC Ram | 42TB: 4x14TB RAID5 HDD | 1Gbps | 100TB | Helsinki, Finland |
Managing a Dedicated Server
Managing involves setting up the OS, installing software, securing the server, monitoring resources, applying updates, and creating backups. Unmanaged plans require hands-on technical skills; managed plans offload these tasks to the hosting provider.
Why Dedicated Servers Are Still Popular
Despite the rise of cloud hosting, dedicated servers remain popular for their raw performance, reliability, and total control. They’re often more cost-effective for sustained heavy workloads and are trusted by businesses, developers, and advanced users alike.
Pulsed Media and Dedicated Servers
Pulsed Media offers dedicated servers tailored to a variety of needs—whether it’s storage-heavy setups, high-performance networking, or resource-intensive applications. They provide users with the full power of dedicated hosting, backed by their infrastructure and optional support resources.