What is your hardware sourcing?

Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, and Supermicro across the fleet. We don’t use whitebox hardware in the standard catalogue.

What is a bare metal dedicated server?

A bare metal dedicated server is a physical server assigned only to you. It is not shared with other users. It is also not split into virtual machines. You get direct access to the server’s hardware and resources.

How does a bare metal server work?

A bare metal server runs directly on physical hardware. Your workload uses the server’s compute, memory, storage, and network resources without sharing them with other tenants. There is no virtual layer dividing the server into smaller environments.

What does “bare metal” mean in hosting?

In hosting, “bare metal” means the server runs on dedicated physical hardware. It is not a virtual server running on shared infrastructure. This gives you full access to the underlying resources.

What is the difference between bare metal and VPS hosting?

Bare metal uses a full physical server for one customer. VPS hosting uses shared physical hardware that is divided into virtual servers. Bare metal gives you dedicated resources and more consistent performance. VPS is usually more flexible and lower cost, but resources are shared.

When should I choose bare metal over cloud hosting?

Bare metal is a good choice when you need dedicated resources, low latency, or more control over the hardware. It also makes sense for workloads that need predictable performance. This is common for databases, gaming, streaming, and other demanding applications.

Why does bare metal offer more consistent performance than virtualized hosting?

Bare metal does not share physical resources with other tenants. It also avoids the extra overhead that comes with virtualization. That helps deliver more stable performance and lower latency.

What workloads are best suited for bare metal servers?

Bare metal is well-suited for workloads that need strong and predictable performance. Common examples include web hosting, video streaming, VPN hosting, gaming, databases, big data processing, and high-performance computing. It is also a good fit for applications that need dedicated resources and more control.

Why is bare metal a strong choice for database workloads?

Database workloads often need fast storage, low latency, and steady access to system resources. Bare metal helps by providing dedicated compute, memory, and storage. This can improve consistency for demanding database workloads.

Why is bare metal used for big data and high-performance computing?

Big data and high-performance computing workloads often process large volumes of data and require high throughput. They also need predictable performance and dedicated hardware. Bare metal is a strong fit because it gives direct access to physical resources.

Which operating systems do you support?

We support a wide range of operating systems. VyOS is the preferred option and has been tested most extensively. Proxmox, AlmaLinux, and CentOS are also supported. VMware ESXi supports ISO files, so you can install your own operating system if needed. Other supported options include Arch Linux, Rocky Linux, Debian, and Fedora.

Bare Metal Infrastructure

Bare Metal Infrastructure for Performance-Critical Workloads

Our bare metal servers utilise the latest hardware technology and custom-tailored configurations to provide the most optimised servers for your specific requirements. All of our configurations offer instant deployment, low latency, guaranteed bandwidth and up to 40 Gbps high-bandwidth connectivity per server with experienced support engineers on hand 24/7.

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Instant deploy · 40G uplinks · 99.997% SLA

Status All systems operational

Uptime (90d) 99.997%
Network p95 EU < 8 ms
Network p95 US < 12 ms
Active deploys 1,247

$ netr plans list --type=dedicated
NR-DED-0014  Edge Ryzen 1     8c/64GB    10G unmetered
NR-DED-0021  Compute EPYC 4   16c/128GB  20G unmetered
NR-MEM-0033  Memory Gold 8    32c/512GB  40G unmetered
... 12 more

Why Netrouting

Why Choose Netrouting Bare Metal Servers

Premium Hardware Cloud servers run on high-quality hardware built for speed and stability. They are designed to support demanding workloads with reliable performance.
Custom Configurations Server configurations can be adjusted to match your needs. You can request more storage, more processing power, or other custom options.
Low Latency Low latency is important for applications that need fast response times. It helps improve performance for streaming, gaming, VPNs, and databases.
High-Bandwidth Connectivity Each server supports up to 40 Gbps of bandwidth. This is useful for high-traffic workloads and large data transfers.
Guaranteed Bandwidth Guaranteed bandwidth helps maintain consistent performance under load. It is useful for critical workloads that need reliable network capacity.
Rapid Deployment Quick Deployment helps bring new capacity online faster. It can be useful for new projects, growth, or temporary demand.
24/7 Expert Support Support is available 24/7 by phone, ticket, and live chat. Help is there when questions or issues come up.
Cost-Effective Dedicated servers can be a cost-effective option for workloads that need consistent performance. They are also a good fit when dedicated physical resources are preferred.

Custom builds

Customize Your Bare Metal Infrastructure

We can setup a completely custom, tailored bare metal server to meet your specific needs. Whether you are looking for the highest density of NVMe storage, the greatest compute performance using AMD EPYC processors, or the largest storage capacity across multiple regions, our platform is capable of supporting a variety of configurations utilizing different types of hardware. Please contact us to discuss your specific requirements.

Discuss your build

Configure

Ready to Build Your Ideal Server?

Need a quote for a custom configuration? Want to discuss capacity planning or your overall infrastructure goals? Want to make sure the solution fits your workload? Let us know, and we’d be happy to set up a time for you to speak directly with a support engineer.

Choose the Right Server Configuration

Bare metal servers offer the ultimate environment for applications that demand dedicated hardware, predictable performance and complete control of the server configuration. With resources allocated exclusively to a single deployment, there are fewer intermediaries between your application and your rented resources, which translates into superior performance, low latency and a very secure platform for running critical workloads.

99.99%Network uptime
10Global locations
<24hTypical deployment
5Configurations available

5 of 5 plans

CPU1× 8 cores
RAM 32 GB up to 128 GB
Storage2x 960GB NVMe Gen4 + 4x 7.68TB SATA SSD
Network1x 10GbE
Bandwidth20 TB

Instant deploy
Free DDoS
NR Guarantee

Delft
Hong Kong
Miami
Rotterdam
Stockholm

	Plan	CPU	RAM	Storage	Network	BW	Locations	Features	From /yr
Compare	EDGE Edge Xeon NR-DED-1000	1× Intel Xeon E-2378G · 8 cores	32 GB → 128	2x 960GB NVMe Gen4 + 4x 7.68TB SATA SSD	1x 10GbE	20 TB	🇳🇱🇭🇰🇺🇸🇳🇱🇸🇪	⚡ 🛡 ✓	79	Configure
Compare	COMPUTE Compute Silver NR-DED-1001	1× Intel Xeon Silver 4314 · 16 cores	64 GB → 256	2x 960GB NVMe Gen4 + 2x 4TB SATA HDD	1x 10GbE	30 TB	🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱	⚡ 🛡 ✓	191	Configure
Compare	MEMORY Memory Gold NR-DED-1002	1× Intel Xeon Gold 6248R · 24 cores	128 GB → 512	2x 960GB NVMe Gen4 + 4x 7.68TB SATA SSD	1x 10GbE	40 TB	🇷🇴	🛡 ✓	273	Configure
Compare	FRONTIER Frontier Platinum NR-DED-1003	1× Intel Xeon Platinum 8380 · 40 cores	256 GB → 1024	2x 960GB NVMe Gen4 + 2x 4TB SATA HDD	2x 25GbE LACP	50 TB	🇩🇪🇸🇪	🛡 ✓	362	Configure
Compare	MEMORY Memory Gold NR-DED-1004	2× 2x Intel Xeon Gold 6342 · 96 cores	512 GB → 2048	2x 960GB NVMe Gen4 + 4x 7.68TB SATA SSD	2x 25GbE LACP	60 TB	🇸🇪	🛡 ✓	460	Configure

Bare Metal Server Use Cases

Video Streaming Video streaming delivers live and on-demand content to users around the world. These workloads need strong storage, high bandwidth, and optimal performance. Bare metal is a strong fit because it gives applications direct access to hardware resources with fewer layers in between.
Gaming Servers Gaming servers process player actions in real time. They need low latency and consistent performance. A single-tenant setup can help by keeping resources exclusively available to one deployment. It also gives more complete control over the server environment.
Website Hosting Website hosting runs websites, web apps, and online platforms. These workloads often need reliable uptime and direct access to hardware resources. Bare metal can offer more ability to customize than many shared cloud solutions.
VPN Providers VPN services route and protect traffic over the public internet. They need steady throughput, reliable storage, and enhanced security. Bare metal is a practical choice when stable performance and complete control are important.
Managed Hosting Managed hosting providers run infrastructure for customer environments. They often need flexible setups and predictable performance. Bare metal can support this with dedicated hardware resources and more control. It can also fit broader cloud computing strategies, including private cloud and hybrid infrastructure.
Service Providers Service providers often run customer-facing platforms and network-heavy services. These environments need stable performance and reliable uptime. Bare metal can help support service-level agreement goals by keeping resources exclusively assigned to one workload.
Bandwidth-Heavy Applications Some applications move large amounts of traffic, files, or media. These workloads depend on fast delivery and strong network capacity. Bare metal technology helps by reducing overhead and giving direct access to storage and other hardware resources.
Big Data Analytics and High-Performance Computing Big data analytics and high-performance computing processes large datasets and compute-intensive tasks. These workloads need fast storage, steady performance, and direct access to hardware resources. Bare metal is a strong fit for teams building bare metal cloud, private cloud, or other cloud solutions. It can also support highly latency-sensitive use cases such as high-frequency trading.

Network control

Advanced BGP Connectivity and Routing Control

Advanced BGP capabilities on the platform provide greater control over routing for deployed bare metal servers. Direct BGP sessions can be established from the facility to your organization’s core or edge routers to support more efficient forwarding. Local peering with partners at Internet Exchange locations can also help enable faster, more local routing where possible. BGP communities can be used to apply and manage routing policies through software-defined routing applications as traffic moves through the facility. Read on to explore the full scope of these BGP capabilities.

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Operating systems

Operating Systems

Customize your bare metal server with an operating system that matches your needs. We support a wide range of OS choices including Windows Server, Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, and more, ensuring compatibility and performance.

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Control panels

Control Panels

Maximize your server management with our versatile control panel options. Choose from popular platforms like cPanel/WHM and DirectAdmin for an intuitive and powerful interface that simplifies website and server administration.

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Honest comparison

Why teams switch to Netrouting

Same workload, different bill. We let the numbers speak.

Apples-to-apples workload Bare metal · 16c / 64GB / 2×1TB NVMe / 10G uplink

	Netrouting Compute EPYC 4 EUR 189/mo	AWS m6id.4xlarge $0.95/hr	Hetzner AX102 EUR 121/mo
Pricing model	Predictable monthly	Hourly + on-demand	Monthly only
Network egress	10G unmetered	$0.09/GB after 100GB	20TB included
DDoS protection	Free, always-on	Shield Standard only	Basic only
IPMI / KVM	Included	Not available	Not standard
Setup time	< 24 hours	Instant	~ minutes
Exit fees	None	Egress charges	None
12-month TCO	EUR 2,268	$8,322 + egress	EUR 1,452

Pricing as of 2026 for spot-checked configurations on each provider's public price list. Your mileage may vary; we're happy to walk through your actual workload.

Built for production

Why teams stay with Netrouting

Network engineers, not order takers. Hardware that lasts, support that picks up, infrastructure you can grow into.

Expert-Level Support Our staff is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to handle network administration and systems management issues as they occur.
Scalable Solutions You can build whatever level of depth or brevity you require of your network and compute infrastructure and then expand as necessary to meet future needs.
Enhanced Security Enable 2-factor authentication and restrict by IP address from the control panel to protect your account.
Cost-Efficient Infrastructure You will always receive the best value from your investment as you will be optimized for budget without any compromise on Quality.

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is your hardware sourcing?

Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, and Supermicro across the fleet. We don’t use whitebox hardware in the standard catalogue.
What is a bare metal dedicated server?

A bare metal dedicated server is a physical server assigned only to you. It is not shared with other users. It is also not split into virtual machines. You get direct access to the server’s hardware and resources.
How does a bare metal server work?

A bare metal server runs directly on physical hardware. Your workload uses the server’s compute, memory, storage, and network resources without sharing them with other tenants. There is no virtual layer dividing the server into smaller environments.
What does “bare metal” mean in hosting?

In hosting, “bare metal” means the server runs on dedicated physical hardware. It is not a virtual server running on shared infrastructure. This gives you full access to the underlying resources.
What is the difference between bare metal and VPS hosting?

Bare metal uses a full physical server for one customer. VPS hosting uses shared physical hardware that is divided into virtual servers. Bare metal gives you dedicated resources and more consistent performance. VPS is usually more flexible and lower cost, but resources are shared.
When should I choose bare metal over cloud hosting?

Bare metal is a good choice when you need dedicated resources, low latency, or more control over the hardware. It also makes sense for workloads that need predictable performance. This is common for databases, gaming, streaming, and other demanding applications.
Why does bare metal offer more consistent performance than virtualized hosting?

Bare metal does not share physical resources with other tenants. It also avoids the extra overhead that comes with virtualization. That helps deliver more stable performance and lower latency.
What workloads are best suited for bare metal servers?

Bare metal is well-suited for workloads that need strong and predictable performance. Common examples include web hosting, video streaming, VPN hosting, gaming, databases, big data processing, and high-performance computing. It is also a good fit for applications that need dedicated resources and more control.
Why is bare metal a strong choice for database workloads?

Database workloads often need fast storage, low latency, and steady access to system resources. Bare metal helps by providing dedicated compute, memory, and storage. This can improve consistency for demanding database workloads.
Why is bare metal used for big data and high-performance computing?

Big data and high-performance computing workloads often process large volumes of data and require high throughput. They also need predictable performance and dedicated hardware. Bare metal is a strong fit because it gives direct access to physical resources.
Which operating systems do you support?

We support a wide range of operating systems. VyOS is the preferred option and has been tested most extensively. Proxmox, AlmaLinux, and CentOS are also supported. VMware ESXi supports ISO files, so you can install your own operating system if needed. Other supported options include Arch Linux, Rocky Linux, Debian, and Fedora.