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Storage-Optimized Dedicated Servers
Deploy high-capacity bare-metal servers engineered for data-heavy workloads, with direct hardware control, predictable performance, and high-density storage configured around your workload.
Dedicated servers built for storage-heavy workloads
High-Density Hardware
Configure 24–32 drive bays per server, with attached JBOD shelves available when additional capacity is required.
HDD, SSD & NVMe
Select storage media around capacity, latency, throughput, I/O patterns, and workload requirements.
Flexible Storage Layouts
Configure redundancy and data placement through RAID, Ceph, filesystems, or application-level logic.
Built for Multiple Nodes
Deploy servers individually or connect them as nodes within Ceph and other distributed storage environments.
Dedicated servers for storage-heavy applications
Backup Infrastructure
Ceph Storage Nodes
Disk-Heavy Applications
Video and Media
Large Datasets and Analytics
Choose Your Compute Profilern
2 x Intel Xeon Silver 4210
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2,20 Ghz, 10 cores, 20 threads
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256 GB 8 x 32 GB DDR4 RAM
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23.52 TB SSD 12 x 1.92 TB SSD + 2 x 0.24 TB SSD
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25 Gbps uplinkE810-XXVDA4 Dell
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Unmetered Bandwidth200 TB or 1 Gbps port = €350/mo
2 x Intel Xeon Silver 4314
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2,40 Ghz 16 cores, 32 threads
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128 GB 4 x 32 GB DDR4 RAM
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19.20 TB SSD 10 x 1.92 TB SSD
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25 Gbps uplinkE810-XXVDA4 Dell
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Unmetered Bandwidth200 TB or 1 Gbps port = €350/mo
2 x Intel Xeon Silver 4314
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2,40 Ghz 16 cores, 32 threads
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128 GB 4 x 32 GB DDR4 RAM
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19.20 TB SSD 10 x 1.92 TB SSD
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25 Gbps uplinkE810-XXVDA4 Dell
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Unmetered Bandwidth200 TB or 1 Gbps port = €350/mo
2 x Intel Xeon Silver 4314
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2,40 Ghz 16 cores, 32 threads
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64 GB 2 x 32 GB DDR4 RAM
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19.2 TB SSD 10 x 1.92 TB SSD
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25 Gbps uplinkE810-XXVDA4 Dell
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Unmetered Bandwidth200 TB or 1 Gbps port = €350/mo
2 x Intel Xeon Silver 4314
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2,40 Ghz 16 cores, 32 threads
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256 GB 8 x 32 GB DDR4 RAM
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19.20 TB SSD 10 x 1.92 TB SSD
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25 Gbps uplinkE810-XXVDA4 Dell
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Unmetered Bandwidth200 TB or 1 Gbps port = €350/mo
2 x Intel Xeon Silver 4314
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2,40 Ghz 16 cores, 32 threads
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256 GB 8 x 32 GB DDR4 RAM
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19.20 TB SSD
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25 Gbps uplinkE810-XXVDA4 Dell
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Unmetered Bandwidth200 TB or 1 Gbps port = €350/mo
2 x Intel Xeon Silver 4210
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2,20 Ghz, 10 cores, 20 threads
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256 GB 8 x 32 GB DDR4 RAM
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23.52 TB SSD 2 x 0.24 TB SSD + 24 x 0.96 TB SSD
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25 Gbps uplinkE810-XXVDA4 Dell
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Unmetered Bandwidth200 TB or 1 Gbps port = €350/mo
2 x Intel Xeon Silver 4210
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2,20 Ghz, 10 cores, 20 threads
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256 GB 8 x 32 GB DDR4 RAM
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19.68 TB SSD 10 x 1.92 TB SSD + 2 x 0.24 TB SSD
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25 Gbps uplinkE810-XXVDA4 Dell
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Unmetered Bandwidth200 TB or 1 Gbps port = €350/mo
2 x Intel Xeon Silver 4216
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2,10 Ghz 16 cores, 32 threads
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128 GB 4 x 32 GB DDR4 RAM
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9.60 TB SSD 10 x 0.96 TB SSD
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25 Gbps uplinkE810-XXVDA4 Dell
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Unmetered Bandwidth200 TB or 1 Gbps port = €350/mo
Shape the server around your workload requirements
Storage-heavy workloads place different demands on server hardware depending on how data is written, accessed, stored, and transferred. We configure each storage-optimized dedicated server around those requirements, balancing drive density, media type, compute resources, and network throughput.
What shapes the configuration:
- capacity requirements and expected data growth
- sequential or random access patterns
- read/write ratios and concurrency
- latency and throughput requirements
- redundancy and storage layout requirements
Choose storage media to match your server workload
Configure your dedicated server with HDD, SSD, NVMe, or a combination of media based on capacity, I/O, and latency requirements.
HDD
Build high-capacity server configurations for backups, media libraries, archives, large datasets, and other workloads where capacity and cost per TB are key considerations.
SSD
Add higher random I/O performance for active datasets and applications that require faster, more consistent access to stored data.
NVMe
Use high-performance local storage for latency-sensitive and I/O-intensive workloads, including databases and transactional applications.
Mixed Configurations
Combine media types within the same server when the workload requires both substantial capacity and higher-performance storage.
Keep data close to compute on dedicated hardware
Local server configurations can include:
Build distributed storage across dedicated server nodes
Expose drives individually across dedicated servers so Ceph can distribute data between nodes and manage redundancy at the cluster level through replication or erasure coding.
Connect storage-heavy server environments at high speed
Multi-node storage environments depend on reliable, high-throughput connectivity between dedicated servers. Advanced Hosting supports private VLANs for east-west traffic and clustered infrastructure, with private connectivity available up to 400 Gbps on demand.
Public connectivity can scale up to 100 Gbps depending on the infrastructure configuration. Private network traffic is unmetered and included.
Private server networking supports:
- data movement between storage nodes
- Ceph cluster communication
- replication
- rebuilds and rebalancing
- storage-to-compute traffic
- backups and migrations
Control the server down to the physical storage layer
Deploy storage-optimized dedicated servers in Amsterdam
Run storage-heavy workloads across Advanced Hosting’s Amsterdam infrastructure in Digital Realty and Equinix data centers.
The environment provides:
From storage requirements to deployed servers
Define the workloadaDefine the workloadements.
We map capacity, access patterns, existing bottlenecks, growth expectations, and redundancy requirements.
Design the configuration
We define drive density, HDD/SSD/NVMe mix, interfaces, CPU, memory, networking, and the required storage layout.
Review the design
We validate the proposed configuration with your team, including performance expectations, failure scenarios, and future expansion.
Finalize and source the hardware
We confirm the server configuration, hardware requirements, network design, rollout plan, and commercial proposal, then reserve or procure the required equipment.
Build and deploy
We assemble and test the systems, configure connectivity, and prepare the servers for production.
Operate and expand
We support the physical infrastructure after deployment and add storage nodes, network capacity, or additional hardware as requirements grow.
Scale Across Multiple Dedicated Servers
Support throughout the dedicated server lifecycle
24/7 Remote Hands
Get on-demand assistance with server hardware, cabling, connectivity, power, and issue resolution.
6-Hour Repair SLA
Readily available replacement hardware helps limit the operational impact of component failures.
Remote Management
Use hardware-level access for power control, OS installation, and troubleshooting.
Network Support
Get technical assistance with public connectivity, private VLANs, and clustered server environments.
Capacity Expansion
Add server nodes, network capacity, and additional hardware as infrastructure requirements grow.
About Advanced Hosting
Advanced Hosting has been designing, building, and operating dedicated infrastructure for data-intensive online platforms since 2002.
We operate thousands of managed servers across our global infrastructure, supporting video, high-traffic web, iGaming, and other workloads where storage, networking, and infrastructure performance are critical.
Answering All Your Questions
What is a storage-optimized dedicated server?
A storage-optimized dedicated server is a physical bare-metal server configured for workloads that require substantial disk capacity or specific storage performance characteristics. Advanced Hosting can build these systems with 24–32 drive bays or attached JBOD shelves and configure them with HDD, SSD, or NVMe storage.
How many drives can a storage-optimized server have?
Storage-optimized configurations can include servers with 24–32 drive bays. Attached JBOD shelves can provide additional raw capacity where required.
Can the drives be exposed individually?
Yes. Drives can be exposed as individual devices so Ceph, the filesystem, or your application can manage redundancy and storage layout.
Can these servers be used for Ceph?
Yes. High-OSD Ceph nodes are one of the intended uses for storage-optimized servers. Multiple nodes can form the physical foundation of a distributed Ceph environment.
Do I need Ceph to use a storage-optimized server?
No. Storage-optimized servers can also support local storage, backup targets, disk-heavy applications, RAID-based layouts, filesystems, and applications that manage their own storage.
Can you provide JBOD storage?
Yes. Storage-optimized configurations can include attached JBOD shelves when additional raw storage capacity is required.
Can storage servers be connected into a private cluster?
Yes. Advanced Hosting supports private VLANs for clustered infrastructure, with private connectivity available up to 400 Gbps on demand.
How are storage-optimized dedicated servers different from block or object storage?
Storage-optimized dedicated servers provide physical bare-metal capacity and direct control over the disks and storage configuration. Block and object storage provide storage services built on distributed Ceph infrastructure. The right option depends on whether you need direct hardware control or a storage layer consumed by your applications.
Do you provide support for the hardware?
Yes. Advanced Hosting supports the physical infrastructure after deployment, including hardware assistance, replacements, Remote Hands, networking, and capacity expansion.