VMware Dedicated Server
Dedicated Hardware for VMware ESXi
Run multiple virtual machines on dedicated hardware with control over your ESXi host and VM resource allocation. Choose a configuration for your workload and confirm hardware compatibility and installation options before ordering.
- Dedicated CPU, RAM, and storage
- ESXi host administration
- Multiple virtual machines
- Choice of server configurations
- Customer-provided VMware licensing
Available VMware Dedicated Server Plans
Compare server configurations by CPU, RAM, storage, location, and monthly price. Before ordering, confirm that the selected hardware supports your intended ESXi release and that the required installation option is available.
1Gbits does not provide VMware licenses. You are responsible for obtaining and maintaining any licenses required for your deployment.
Physical hardware upgrades depend on the server platform, available components, and data center. RAM or storage changes may require scheduled downtime, while additional CPU capacity may require migration to another server.
| Server (CPU) | Cores / Threads | Base / Boost Clock | RAM | Storage | Bandwidth | Port Speed | Location | Price / Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2× Intel Xeon Gold 6140256 GB | 2 × 1.92 TB SSD1GB-BM-DC04-6UMYN5 | 36 | 2.3 GHz | 256 GB | 2 × 1.92 TB SSD | 50 TB | 1 Gbps | 400.95$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× AMD EPYC 7451384 GB | 4 × 1.92 TB SSD1GB-BM-DC04-YG5NQK | 48 | 2.3 / 3.2 GHz | 384 GB | 4 × 1.92 TB SSD | 50 TB | 1 Gbps | 556.88$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× Intel Xeon Silver 4214256 GB | 2 × 1.92 TB SSD1GB-BM-DC04-GZYUTC | 24 | 2.2 GHz | 256 GB | 2 × 1.92 TB SSD | 50 TB | 1 Gbps | 371.25$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 9354384 GB | 2 × 2 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC04-2ZISAE | 32 | 3.25 / 3.8 GHz | 384 GB | 2 × 2 TB NVMe | 50 TB | 10 Gbps | 889.52$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 9354768 GB | 2 × 3.84 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC04-EUQJUX | 32 | 3.25 / 3.8 GHz | 768 GB | 2 × 3.84 TB NVMe | 50 TB | 10 Gbps | 1,483.52$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 9354384 GB | 2 × 3.84 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC04-FHY7YI | 32 | 3.25 / 3.8 GHz | 384 GB | 2 × 3.84 TB NVMe | 50 TB | 10 Gbps | 963.77$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 9654384 GB | 2 × 3.84 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC04-FA6R7K | 96 | 2.4 / 3.7 GHz | 384 GB | 2 × 3.84 TB NVMe | 50 TB | 10 Gbps | 1,260.77$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× AMD EPYC 9354 – 1x6000 PRO 96GB1 TB | 2 × 3.84 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC04-E6ZK0E | 64 | 3.25 / 3.8 GHz | 1 TB | 2 × 3.84 TB NVMe | 50 TB | 10 Gbps | 3,415.50$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× AMD EPYC 75321 TB | 10 × 1.92 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC01-XRKS3Q | 64 / 128 | 2.4 GHz | 1 TB | 10 × 1.92 TB NVMe | 20 TB | 1 Gbps | 3,353.40$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× AMD EPYC 7542512 GB | 2 × 2 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC04-G0JVTM | 64 | 2.9 / 3.4 GHz | 512 GB | 2 × 2 TB NVMe | 50 TB | 1 Gbps | 800.42$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 7702512 GB | 2 × 1.92 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC04-XCPYKK | 64 | 2.0 / 3.35 GHz | 512 GB | 2 × 1.92 TB NVMe | 50 TB | 1 Gbps | 815.27$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 9354384 GB | 2 × 3.84 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC04-QWNPSZ | 32 | 3.25 / 3.8 GHz | 384 GB | 2 × 3.84 TB NVMe | 50 TB | 1 Gbps | 1,038.02$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 9354768 GB | 2 × 3.84 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC04-AUCQLR | 32 | 3.25 / 3.8 GHz | 768 GB | 2 × 3.84 TB NVMe | 50 TB | 1 Gbps | 1,483.52$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× Intel Xeon Silver 4309Y256 GB | 960 GB SSD + 3 × 1.92 TB SSD1GB-BM-DC01-MG3BO2 | 16 / 32 | 2.8 GHz | 256 GB | 960 GB SSD + 3 × 1.92 TB SSD | 20 TB | 10 Gbps | 751.95$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 9174F – L4 24GB256 GB | 2 × 4.1 TB NVMe + 2 × 2 TB NVMe + 2 × 960.2 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC01-BG7VDY | 16 / 32 | 4.1 / 4.4 GHz | 256 GB | 2 × 4.1 TB NVMe + 2 × 2 TB NVMe + 2 × 960.2 GB SSD | 20 TB | 10 Gbps | 2,968.65$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 7452448 GB | 2 × 4 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC01-ZGYIFX | 32 / 64 | 2.35 / 3.35 GHz | 448 GB | 2 × 4 TB NVMe | 20 TB | 10 Gbps | 1,167.75$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 7302P – L4 24GB256 GB | 2 × 500.11 GB NVMe + 3.84 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC01-LTZUIS | 16 / 32 | 3.0 / 3.3 GHz | 256 GB | 2 × 500.11 GB NVMe + 3.84 TB NVMe | 20 TB | 1 Gbps | 1,363.50$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× Intel Xeon Gold 5318Y – L4128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-JJFWSH | 48 | 2.1 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 1Gbps Network | 1 Gbps | 739.33$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× Intel Xeon Silver 4214128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-RZTBON | 24 | 2.2 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 1Gbps Network | 1 Gbps | 368.20$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× Intel Xeon Gold 5118128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-N6QHEV | 24 | 2.3 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 1Gbps Network | 1 Gbps | 373.28$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× Intel Xeon Silver 4214 – T4128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-ZTGIGH | 24 | 2.2 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 1Gbps Network | 1 Gbps | 474.89$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× Intel Xeon Gold 5118 – T4128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-AFYWG9 | 24 | 2.3 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 1Gbps Network | 1 Gbps | 479.97$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× Intel Xeon Silver 4210128 GB | 2 × 1.92 TB SSD1GB-BM-DC01-CCKEQR | 20 / 40 | 2.2 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 1.92 TB SSD | 10 TB | 1 Gbps | 658.80$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× Intel Xeon Silver 4210128 GB | 2 × 480 GB + 2 × 1 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC01-K8RQRN | 20 / 40 | 2.2 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 480 GB + 2 × 1 TB NVMe | 20 TB | 1 Gbps | 531.90$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× Intel Xeon Gold 6132128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-NGLBCJ | 28 | 2.6 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 1Gbps Network | 1 Gbps | 424.35$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× Intel Xeon Gold 6132128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-SZWUG7 | 28 | 2.6 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 1Gbps Network | 1 Gbps | 591.77$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× Intel Xeon Silver 4210128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC01-T4LFYQ | 20 / 40 | 2.2 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 20 TB | 1 Gbps | 687.15$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× Intel Xeon Silver 4309Y128 GB | 2 × 1 TB NVMe + 480.1 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC01-CDR5ZM | 16 / 32 | 2.8 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 1 TB NVMe + 480.1 GB SSD | 20 TB | 1 Gbps | 500.85$ / Mo Order Now | |
| Intel Xeon E-2388G128 GB | 2 × 4.1 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC01-TBL6DW | 8 / 16 | 3.2 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 4.1 TB NVMe | 20 TB | 10 Gbps | 691.20$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 7302P128 GB | 2 × 960.2 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC01-KHJMEN | 16 / 32 | 3.0 / 3.3 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 960.2 GB SSD | 20 TB | 1 Gbps | 676.35$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 7413128 GB | 4 × 960.2 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC01-OPTJFN | 24 / 48 | 2.65 / 3.6 GHz | 128 GB | 4 × 960.2 GB SSD | 20 TB | 1 Gbps | 1,148.85$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× AMD EPYC 7413128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-ZCPVDI | 48 | 2.65 / 3.6 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 1Gbps Network | 1 Gbps | 738.14$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× Intel Xeon Silver 4314128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-VZ8NEK | 32 | 2.4 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 1Gbps Network | 1 Gbps | 673.57$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× AMD EPYC 7401128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-OAJRGV | 48 | 2.0 / 3.0 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 1Gbps Network | 1 Gbps | 586.58$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× Intel Xeon Gold 5520+128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-PMKYKW | 56 | 2.2 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 1Gbps Network | 1 Gbps | 1,362.91$ / Mo Order Now | |
| Intel Xeon E-2388G128 GB | 5 × 7.68 TB SSD + 2 × 480 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC01-YBT1WI | 8 / 16 | 3.2 GHz | 128 GB | 5 × 7.68 TB SSD + 2 × 480 GB SSD | 20 TB | 10 Gbps | 1,205.55$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× AMD EPYC 9224128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-06JYDX | 48 | 2.5 / 3.7 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 1Gbps Network | 1 Gbps | 702.45$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× Intel Xeon Gold 5218128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-A3ISCU | 32 | 2.3 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 1Gbps Network | 1 Gbps | 271.98$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× Intel Xeon Gold 5318Y128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-PJ7MNU | 48 | 2.1 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 1Gbps Network | 1 Gbps | 516.94$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× AMD EPYC 7402128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-ENQPDB | 48 | 2.8 / 3.35 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 1Gbps Network | 1 Gbps | 441.77$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× Intel Xeon Gold 5318Y128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-GJN9NL | 48 | 2.1 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 1Gbps Network | 1 Gbps | 2,240.54$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× AMD EPYC 7402128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-5HPFEB | 48 | 2.8 / 3.35 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 1Gbps Network | 1 Gbps | 2,165.37$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× AMD EPYC 9334128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-F0C0VD | 64 | 2.7 / 3.9 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 1Gbps Network | 1 Gbps | 1,083.19$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× Intel Xeon Gold 5218128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-HRY9BZ | 32 | 2.3 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 1Gbps Network | 1 Gbps | 424.09$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× Intel Xeon Silver 4510128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-V1HNHP | 24 | 2.4 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 1Gbps Network | 1 Gbps | 750.49$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× Intel Xeon Silver 421064 GB | 2 × 4 TB SATA + 2 × 480 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC02-6BD1RH | 20 / 40 | 2.2 GHz | 64 GB | 2 × 4 TB SATA + 2 × 480 GB SSD | 5 TB | 1 Gbps | 392.85$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× Intel Xeon Gold 521864 GB | 4 × 6 TB SATA + 4 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC02-XKFSV9 | 32 / 64 | 2.3 GHz | 64 GB | 4 × 6 TB SATA + 4 × 960 GB SSD | 5 TB | 1 Gbps | 508.95$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× Intel Xeon Silver 421064 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC01-YX2U7B | 20 / 40 | 2.2 GHz | 64 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 100 TB | 1 Gbps | 513.00$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× Intel Xeon Silver 431064 GB | 2 × 1.92 TB SSD1GB-BM-DC01-8LP0DM | 24 / 48 | 2.1 GHz | 64 GB | 2 × 1.92 TB SSD | 100 TB | 1 Gbps | 638.55$ / Mo Order Now | |
| Intel Xeon E-2278G64 GB | 2 × 480 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC01-KYKP64 | 8 / 16 | 3.4 GHz | 64 GB | 2 × 480 GB SSD | 20 TB | 1 Gbps | 405.00$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 7302P64 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC01-ZBFRSD | 16 / 32 | 3.0 / 3.3 GHz | 64 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 20 TB | 1 Gbps | 498.15$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 7302P64 GB | 2 × 2 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC01-5TZ0CU | 16 / 32 | 3.0 / 3.3 GHz | 64 GB | 2 × 2 TB NVMe | 20 TB | 1 Gbps | 611.55$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2 × Intel Xeon Silver 4116 | 64 GB | 2 × 480 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC01-EQQHFH | 24 / 48 | - | 64 GB | 2 × 480 GB SSD | 20 TB | 1 Gbps | 371.25$ / Mo Order Now | |
| Intel Xeon E-2388G64 GB | 2 × 480 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-GC8RVJ | 8 | 3.2 GHz | 64 GB | 2 × 480 GB SSD | 1Gbps Network | 1 Gbps | 350.10$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 912464 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-K10G08 | 16 | 3.0 / 3.7 GHz | 64 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 1Gbps Network | 1 Gbps | 700.97$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× Intel Xeon Silver 4210256 GB | 3.84 TB SSD + 2 TB + 960 GB1GB-BM-DC01-YKNMTA | 20 / 40 | 2.2 GHz | 256 GB | 3.84 TB SSD + 2 TB + 960 GB | 20 TB | 1 Gbps | 541.35$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 9354384 GB | 4 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC04-SBUA9W | 32 | 3.25 / 3.8 GHz | 384 GB | 4 TB NVMe | 50 TB | 1 Gbps | 889.52$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 7643256 GB | 4.1 TB NVMe + 480.1 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC01-FIHOGD | 48 / 96 | 2.3 GHz | 256 GB | 4.1 TB NVMe + 480.1 GB SSD | 20 TB | 10 Gbps | 680.40$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 7313P – L4 24GB256 GB | 2 TB NVMe + 1 TB NVMe + 480.1 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC01-FCVKIN | 16 / 32 | 3.0 / 3.7 GHz | 256 GB | 2 TB NVMe + 1 TB NVMe + 480.1 GB SSD | 20 TB | 1 Gbps | 1,416.15$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 7313P – L4 24GB512 GB | 2 TB NVMe + 1 TB NVMe + 480.1 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC01-NROFTG | 16 / 32 | 3.0 / 3.7 GHz | 512 GB | 2 TB NVMe + 1 TB NVMe + 480.1 GB SSD | 20 TB | 1 Gbps | 1,610.55$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 7302P256 GB | 480.1 GB SSD + 1 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC01-IM3W9Z | 16 / 32 | 3.0 / 3.3 GHz | 256 GB | 480.1 GB SSD + 1 TB NVMe | 20 TB | 1 Gbps | 591.30$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 7402P256 GB | 3.84 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC01-BREEBM | 24 / 48 | 2.8 / 3.35 GHz | 256 GB | 3.84 TB NVMe | 20 TB | 10 Gbps | 835.65$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 7413512 GB | 1 TB NVMe + 480.1 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC01-QHBS5N | 24 / 48 | 2.65 / 3.6 GHz | 512 GB | 1 TB NVMe + 480.1 GB SSD | 20 TB | 10 Gbps | 820.80$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 7402P128 GB | 1 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC04-QD7XMV | 24 | 2.8 / 3.35 GHz | 128 GB | 1 TB NVMe | 50 TB | 1 Gbps | 178.20$ / Mo Order Now | |
| Intel Xeon E-2388G128 GB | 2 TB NVMe + 4.1 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC01-T3CWHL | 8 / 16 | 3.2 GHz | 128 GB | 2 TB NVMe + 4.1 TB NVMe | 20 TB | 10 Gbps | 710.10$ / Mo Order Now | |
| Intel Xeon E-2388G128 GB | 7.68 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC01-FQLOAA | 8 / 16 | 3.2 GHz | 128 GB | 7.68 TB NVMe | 20 TB | 1 Gbps | 556.20$ / Mo Order Now | |
| Intel Xeon E-2388G128 GB | 15.36 TB NVMe + 7.68 TB SSD1GB-BM-DC01-A2ZNDL | 8 / 16 | 3.2 GHz | 128 GB | 15.36 TB NVMe + 7.68 TB SSD | 20 TB | 10 Gbps | 1,656.45$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× Intel Xeon Silver 4214128 GB | 1 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC01-29ZVCW | 24 / 48 | 2.2 GHz | 128 GB | 1 TB NVMe | 20 TB | 10 Gbps | 707.40$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 7302P – L4 24GB128 GB | 2 TB NVMe + 480.1 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC01-SKW1BH | 16 / 32 | 3.0 / 3.3 GHz | 128 GB | 2 TB NVMe + 480.1 GB SSD | 20 TB | 1 Gbps | 1,348.65$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 7302P – L4 24GB128 GB | 480.1 GB SSD + 3.84 TB SSD1GB-BM-DC01-ZHVSLL | 16 / 32 | 3.0 / 3.3 GHz | 128 GB | 480.1 GB SSD + 3.84 TB SSD | 20 TB | 1 Gbps | 1,348.65$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 7302P128 GB | 480.1 GB SSD + 3.84 TB SSD1GB-BM-DC01-Q9MBUR | 16 / 32 | 3.0 / 3.3 GHz | 128 GB | 480.1 GB SSD + 3.84 TB SSD | 20 TB | 1 Gbps | 727.65$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 7302P64 GB | 512 GB NVMe1GB-BM-DC01-CTLBUL | 16 / 32 | 3.0 / 3.3 GHz | 64 GB | 512 GB NVMe | 20 TB | 1 Gbps | 437.40$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 7302P64 GB | 960.2 GB SSD + 4 TB HDD1GB-BM-DC01-HDAQTU | 16 / 32 | 3.0 / 3.3 GHz | 64 GB | 960.2 GB SSD + 4 TB HDD | 20 TB | 1 Gbps | 534.60$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 725164 GB | 1 TB NVMe + 480 GB + 960 GB + 2 TB1GB-BM-DC01-KWSPVK | 8 / 16 | 2.1 / 2.9 GHz | 64 GB | 1 TB NVMe + 480 GB + 960 GB + 2 TB | 20 TB | 10 Gbps | 243.00$ / Mo Order Now |
What Is a VMware Dedicated Server?
A VMware dedicated server is a physical server used to run VMware ESXi and host multiple virtual machines. Its physical CPU, RAM, and storage are reserved for your server rental, while the virtual machines share those resources according to your configuration.
This setup suits teams that need host-level control over virtual machines, virtual networking, and storage. VM performance depends on hardware capacity, workload demand, and resource allocation.
For a broader hardware comparison before choosing your virtualization platform, explore our dedicated server plans.
Why Choose Our VMware Dedicated Server Hosting Infrastructure
At 1Gbits, our VMware dedicated server hosting is built to give you a simple, reliable way to run multiple virtual machines on powerful bare metal servers.
Dedicated Host Resources
Reserve the physical server’s CPU, memory, and storage for your virtualization environment. Allocate capacity across your VMs according to workload requirements.
Support Scope
Contact support for server and connectivity questions. Confirm the scope of ESXi installation, troubleshooting, and ongoing administration before placing your order.
Location Options
Choose a location based on user proximity, connectivity requirements, and available hardware. Compare our dedicated server locations and confirm ESXi-compatible inventory in your preferred data center.
Security Planning
Control access to your virtualization environment and plan network segmentation for your workloads. Confirm firewall, DDoS protection, and private networking options for the selected configuration.
Host Administration
Manage your ESXi host, VM settings, and virtual networks. Available functions depend on your VMware version, licensing, and deployment configuration.
Clear Cost Planning
Budget for server rental alongside VMware licensing, guest operating system licenses, backups, and any additional services required by your deployment.
Features of VMware ESXi Dedicated Server Hosting
Choose hardware and deployment options around your VM capacity, storage performance, network design, and recovery requirements.
Dedicated Hardware Capacity
Run your VMs on a physical server reserved for your use. Size CPU, memory, and storage for concurrent demand, with capacity left for the hypervisor and workload peaks.
Resource Allocation & Growth
Adjust VM resource allocation within the host’s available capacity. Physical RAM, storage, or CPU changes require a separate hardware review and may involve downtime or migration to another server.
Backup & Recovery Planning
Plan independent backups and test recovery procedures for your virtual machines. RAID can improve resilience against certain disk failures, but neither RAID nor VM snapshots replace a separate backup.
Compatible Configurations
Select a server configuration that supports your intended ESXi release. Confirm the server platform, network adapters, storage controllers, and firmware compatibility before deployment.
Virtual Machine Deployment
Create VMs for supported guest operating systems using installation media and the tools available in your VMware environment. Templates and centralized deployment workflows depend on the software and licensing you provide.
Network Requirements
Check port speed, traffic allowance, IP allocation, and any private networking requirements for your chosen server. For multi-host deployments, confirm connectivity between hosts before ordering.
VMware Dedicated Server Use Cases
Use dedicated ESXi hosts when your team needs to manage multiple virtual machines and control the underlying server environment. Choose capacity and redundancy according to the workloads you plan to run.
Development & Testing
Create separate VMs for development, staging, and compatibility testing. Reserve sufficient resources to keep test workloads from overwhelming other VMs on the same host.
Private Cloud Foundations
Use dedicated hosts as part of a private virtualization environment. Centralized management and cluster capabilities require the appropriate software, licensing, and infrastructure.
Business Applications
Run application, database, and supporting service VMs on one host. Size resources around concurrent demand and plan recovery for host-level failures.
Multiple Game Instances
Separate game server instances into individual VMs. Choose CPU performance, memory, and network capacity for the games and player counts you expect.
Workload Separation
Separate workloads into VMs and define access controls for each environment. Regulatory compliance also depends on configuration, processes, and applicable service agreements.
Server Consolidation
Bring suitable workloads from several smaller systems onto one physical host. Maintain capacity headroom and independent backups to manage the impact of host failure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about server selection, VMware licensing, installation, upgrades, and deployment responsibilities.
You rent a physical server for an ESXi-based virtualization environment, with CPU, RAM, and storage reserved for your use. Confirm hardware compatibility, installation arrangements, and included services for the selected configuration before ordering.
Confirm installation availability and the ESXi release with 1Gbits before ordering. Installation arrangements depend on the selected hardware and location. Software installation does not include a VMware license.
VM capacity depends on each workload’s CPU, memory, storage, and network requirements, as well as the host configuration and applicable software limits. Size the server for concurrent usage and leave capacity for the hypervisor and workload peaks.
No. 1Gbits does not provide VMware licenses. You are responsible for obtaining and maintaining any licenses required for your chosen VMware products and deployment.
A VPS provides a virtual server with allocated resources. A VMware dedicated server gives you an entire physical host on which to manage your own VMs and hypervisor configuration. The better choice depends on your capacity needs, budget, and ability to administer the environment.
You can choose from locations available for the selected configuration. Confirm hardware availability, ESXi compatibility, network options, and delivery timing for your preferred location before ordering.
Contact 1Gbits with your source platform, VM sizes, operating systems, and acceptable maintenance window. Migration feasibility, assistance, pricing, and responsibilities must be confirmed before scheduling the move.
Start with hardware compatible with your intended ESXi release, including the server platform, network adapters, and storage controllers. Then size CPU, RAM, and storage around your expected VM workloads. A processor brand or core count alone does not establish compatibility.
VM resources can be adjusted within available host capacity, subject to the guest operating system and VMware configuration. Physical upgrades depend on the server and component availability. They may require downtime, and increasing CPU capacity may require moving to another server.
Do not assume backups are included with server rental. Confirm available backup services, storage location, retention, pricing, and restoration responsibilities before ordering. VM snapshots and RAID do not replace independent backups.
Before You Order Your VMware Server
Confirm the hardware, software, and service responsibilities for your deployment before placing an order. Review the following points with your technical team and 1Gbits.
Choose Between a VPS and a Dedicated Host
Choose a dedicated ESXi host when you need to manage the hypervisor and several VMs on hardware reserved for your organization. If you need a single virtual server without administering a physical host, compare our VPS hosting plans.
A single dedicated host does not automatically provide high availability. Resilience against host failure requires a separately designed infrastructure and recovery strategy.
Licensing & Service Responsibilities
Separate the cost and responsibilities of server rental from VMware software, administration, and recovery services.
Customer-Provided VMware Licensing
1Gbits does not sell or include VMware licenses with these servers. You are responsible for arranging any licenses required for your chosen VMware products, version, and deployment.
Confirm that your intended software can be used with the selected infrastructure. ESXi installation assistance, if agreed, does not include licensing, vCenter, or other VMware products.
Deployment & Administration
Agree on the installation and administration responsibilities before deployment. The service scope should identify what 1Gbits will deliver and what your team will manage.
Installation Scope
Confirm whether ESXi installation, initial network setup, and host access configuration are available for the selected server. Agree on the software release, required installation media, and any additional charges before ordering.
Ongoing Administration
Plan who will manage ESXi updates, VM creation, guest operating systems, application security, monitoring, and backups. Any ongoing administration service must be explicitly agreed as part of your order.
Support Boundaries
Confirm the support scope for physical hardware, network connectivity, ESXi installation, and host access. Do not assume that guest operating system administration, application troubleshooting, migration, or backup restoration is included unless it is explicitly agreed.
ESXi Version & Hardware Compatibility
Confirm the exact ESXi release available for your selected server before ordering. Compatibility depends on the server platform, CPU, network adapters, storage controllers, firmware, and drivers.
Review the intended release against the Broadcom Compatibility Guide and confirm its support status before deployment.
Size Your Server for Your VMs
Estimate the combined requirements of your VMs under normal and peak usage. Leave capacity for the hypervisor, operational tasks, and future workload growth.
- Development Workloads - List the VMs that will run simultaneously and estimate their memory, CPU, and storage needs. Include room for test data and temporary environments.
- Production Workloads - Size for concurrent demand, database activity, storage latency, and backup operations. Plan how services will recover if the physical host becomes unavailable.
- Higher VM Density - Evaluate memory capacity, CPU scheduling demand, datastore performance, and network throughput together. More CPU cores alone do not determine how many VMs a host can run effectively.
- Before Ordering - Confirm VM count, guest operating systems, expected resource usage, storage growth, network requirements, software licensing, and recovery objectives.
Plan Your Migration
Share your source platform, VM formats, operating systems, storage requirements, and acceptable downtime before planning a migration. Conversion or restoration methods depend on compatibility and the tools available in your environment.
Confirm who will perform the migration, any service charges, the maintenance window, validation steps, and rollback arrangements. Test critical workloads before switching production traffic.