Dedicated servers

Dedicated or bare-metal servers are physical servers with ready-made or custom configurations, exclusively allocated to a single customer. These servers are located in a data center and are provided as a service.

Turning to a hosting provider instead of managing your own infrastructure offers a number of significant advantages:

Expense flexibility: benefit from shifting large, upfront investments to regular, manageable operating costs
Scalability and adaptability: easily scale resources on-demand to meet the growing needs of your business by adding or removing components as necessary
Reliability and security: gain advantages from continuous operation through data center redundancy and protect your data with enhanced security measures
24/7 support and expertise: access round-the-clock support and specialized expertise
Cost reduction: minimize operational costs by leveraging data center resources, eliminating the need for expensive hardware investments and ongoing maintenance

We provide server models supporting various configurations, such as the number of available disk slots, allowable memory capacity, RAID support, etc. This accommodates a wide range of needs, from small business applications to large corporate systems.

How to create a dedicated server via Terraform

This guide provides instructions on how to install Terraform, create a server using the Terraform provider, and more.

Concepts

Dell server chassis, Provisioning time, Responsibilities (customer and servers.com), Included services, How dedicated server billing works, What happens in case of non-payment, Additional services, Dedicated server ID

Getting started

How to order a dedicated server

Dedicated server management

Setting up and managing dedicated servers, Security and access, User data, Disks management, Server maintenance, and more.

How to manage network

Configuring the network infrastructure for dedicated servers is a crucial step in ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of your information systems.

Diagnostics

How to reset a password on a dedicated server, How to restore the configuration of network interfaces on a dedicated server, How to get SMART for disks in a dedicated server, How to get SMART for disks in a dedicated server with a RAID controller

Other issues

How to rename interfaces in Linux, Virtual machines and support responsibilities, How to configure the network on Proxmox VE 6.4-7.4 virtual machines on dedicated servers, How to configure the network on ESXi 5.5/6.0/6.6 virtual machine on dedicated servers, How to configure the network on Hyper-V virtual machine on dedicated servers, What to do if the operating system on a server won't boot

About dedicated servers

Dedicated or bare-metal servers are 'physical' servers. Each server offered for rent is a distinct physical piece of hardware that is a functional server on its own. They are not virtual servers running in multiple on shared hardware. Dedicated servers have a single 'tenant'. They are not shared between customers.

How to boot a server into a custom ISO image using iDRAC

Your Dell server's out-of-band management (OOB) platform is called iDRAC. It's a piece of dedicated hardware on the server's motherboard, allowing system administrators to access the server's console remotely and attach virtual media.

How to point your domain name to a dedicated server's IP address

To point your domain name to your dedicated server's public IP address, you need to create an address record for the domain — an A record. An A record is part of the DNS system and it simply maps a domain name to an IP address.

How to set up L2TP over IPsec for iDRAC on Mac OS X

For security reasons, VPN access remains the preferred method and should be used whenever possible. This guide explains how to access iDRAC using a VPN on Mac OS X

How to access the out-of-band management of a Dell server

For your safety, the OOB management network of your servers is hidden behind a VPN. In this article, learn how to enable access to a specific server’s iDRAC interface.

How to configure iDRAC to use the HTML5 plug-in for virtual console

Check out our guide on how to configure iDRAC for a seamless HTML5 virtual console experience.

How to perform diagnostics on servers with iDRAC LifeCycle Controller

Before performing diagnostics on servers with the iDRAC LifeCycle Controller, you must clear the iDRAC logs. Learn the complete process in this knowledge base article.

Dedicated servers FAQ

Got questions related to our dedicated servers? Check out this FAQ page and find all the answers to your queries.

How to update iDRAC

Learn how to update your iDRAC (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller) for enhanced server management. Get your iDRAC up to date with our guide.

How to order an additional IP network for a Dedicated Server

To order additional IP-addresses for a dedicated server, use the following instructions:

How to set up L2TP over IPsec for iDRAC on Linux Ubuntu 16.04 and 16.10

For security reasons, VPN access remains the preferred method and should be used whenever possible. This guide explains how to access iDRAC using a VPN on Linux Ubuntu 16.04 and 16.10

How to boot a dedicated server into a custom OS image using iDRAC

Your Dell server's out-of-band management platform is called iDRAC, and it allows to mount virtual remote media to the server so you can boot from that media and install an operating system.

Prometheus Metrics in Public API

Get data on traffic consumption for dedicated servers & number of servers in the OpenMetrics format that can be handled by Prometheus, VictoriaMetrics or other software.

How to restore a dedicated server using Rescue mode

If the OS is affected by critical system errors or the server cannot boot correctly, use the portal feature called rescue mode. Learn how to use it in this article.

A guide to iDRAC’s virtual media function

iDRAC stands for Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller. Through this article, learn what iDRAC is, how the virtual media function works & its various use cases.

Locating service tags of a server and using it to look up information

Service Tag is a unique identifier of a Dell server & can be used to view server specs, look up documentation, drivers & downloads for a specific product.

Operating systems available for automatic installation on dedicated servers

Servers.com offers a set of operating systems for automatic installation and re-installation on bare metal servers (you will find the list below). Automatic OS installation and re-installation can be ordered during the initial server configuration or later in the customer portal.

What to do if the operating system on a server won't boot

If the operating system on your server won't boot, you have the following tools at your disposal:

How to set up L2TP over IPsec for iDRAC on MS Windows

For security reasons, VPN access remains the preferred method and should be used whenever possible. This guide explains how to access iDRAC using a VPN on MS Windows

How to setup L2TP over IPsec for iDRAC on Linux Fedora 24

Read this knowledge-base article to learn the step-by-step process to set up L2TP over IPsec for iDRAC on Linux fedora 24.

How to set up L2TP over IPsec for iDRAC on Linux Ubuntu 24.04

Learn how to find VPN credentials, install packages, set up an L2TP over IPsec VPN, and access iDRAC credentials on Linux Ubuntu 24.04.

How to set up L2TP over IPsec for iDRAC on Linux Ubuntu 20.04

By default, access to the iDRAC interface of your servers is provided via VPN. For security reasons, VPN access remains the preferred method and should be used whenever possible. This guide explains how to access iDRAC using a VPN on Linux Ubuntu 20.04

How to set up L2TP over IPsec for iDRAC on Linux Ubuntu 22.04

In this knowledge base article, you will find a guide on how to set up L2TP over IPsec for iDRAC on Linux Ubuntu 22.04

How to set up L2TP over IPsec for iDRAC on Linux Fedora 41

Please refer to How to setup L2TP over IPsec for iDRAC on Linux Fedora 41.

How to create a dedicated server via public API

This guide provides instructions on configuring and ordering a server using the API. For this example, we’re looking at the Dell R220 / Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3 / 32 GB RAM / 2x480 GB SSD server in the AMS1 location.

How to get OOB credentials via public API

OOB (Out-of-Band) is a method of remote server management that allows interaction with hardware via a separate network interface, independent of the operating system or primary network state.

How to set up L2TP over IPsec for iDRAC on Linux Ubuntu 18.04

The integrated out-of-band management platform on Dell servers is called iDRAC. By default, our clients can access iDRAC interface on their servers only by connecting to a VPN. A client can also allow temporary access to the iDRAC of a specific server from the Internet, i.e., without the need for the use of a VPN. Once enabled in the Customer Portal, public access will stay enabled for the next 24 hours, and it can be turned off ahead of schedule.