Unmetered Dedicated Server

An unmetered dedicated server solution is a dedicated physical server – in other words, ‘bare metal’ – where your traffic consumption is not measured and billed. Because it is dedicated, you can customise the server to your exact needs too – such as CPU type and RAM volumes – and take advantage of greater performance and faster load times as your server is strictly for your use only.

Unmetered bandwidth means you can transfer as much data as you like at a fixed data transfer speed for one fixed price. It’s as simple as that. However, offers of unlimited bandwidth can be trickier. The term infers that you get access to unlimited data transfer speeds – which is, for obvious reasons, not possible. Because of this, we would recommend examining any unlimited offer closely as the use of such language may be a red flag about the provider itself.

The first step is to ascertain whether you need one in the first place. It is important to remember that the monthly cost of an unmetered dedicated server is inevitably higher than one with bandwidth restrictions. This means you need to ensure your needs – such as traffic volumes or file sizes – are significant enough to justify the additional cost. If so, you should research the providers available to you.

We recommend you base your choice on the provider’s reputation and testimonials, plus the configuration options they offer such as server specification, server management, network reliability, security and customer services.

* Except in our datacenters in Asia Pacific region.

No, with a dedicated server, you have exclusive access to the server's resources. This means your server's performance will not be impacted by the traffic or activities of other users. You have a dedicated amount of CPU, RAM, and bandwidth allocated solely for your use, ensuring consistent performance and reliability.

Yes, you can host multiple websites or applications on a single unmetered dedicated server. This is a cost-effective way to consolidate your online presence and manage everything from a central location. You can use virtualization technologies or control panels to create separate environments for each website or application, ensuring they operate independently without interfering with each other.

While the terms might seem interchangeable, there's a key distinction. "Unmetered" bandwidth means you can transfer as much data as you need without incurring extra charges, but your connection speed remains fixed. "Unlimited" bandwidth often implies no restrictions on speed, which isn't technically feasible. It's essential to be wary of providers offering "unlimited" bandwidth, as it might indicate misleading marketing practices. OVHcloud is transparent about its unmetered bandwidth offering, providing a clear understanding of what you can expect.

Yes, OVHcloud typically offers SLAs that guarantee a certain level of uptime for their dedicated servers. This provides assurance that your server will be available and accessible for a specified percentage of the time. The specific SLA details may vary depending on the server range and location, so it's advisable to review the SLA documentation provided by OVHcloud for the specific server you're considering.