How is SBM different from EBM?
Unlike EBM, SBM offers pre-defined configurations billed by the hour. You get full hardware access, consistent performance, and hardware-level isolation without long-term commitments. Spin it up when you need it, shut it down when you don't.
Is SBM the same as bare metal hosting or virtualization?
SBM is pure bare metal hosting with no virtualization so there's no virtualization overhead and no noisy neighbors.
Why rent SBM from servers.com instead of using hyperscale cloud providers?
SBM offers several benefits when compared to hyperscale cloud solutions, including:
- SBM is more cost-effective, offering flexibility and fast scalability without the hyperscale price tag
- There's no risk of vendor lock-in - simply spin SBM up and down according to your requirements
- SBM combines the scalability of hyperscale cloud services with the reliability and security of single-tenanted dedicated servers
What’s included in the rental price?
The following features are included as part of our SBM pricing:
- 1-10 Gbit public network (depending on the server type)
- 1-10 Gbit/s private network (depending on the server type)
- Access to the dedicated server via an out-of-band (OOB) management system
- Premium 24/7 support including access to a dedicated account manager on your communications platform of choice
How does billing work?
SBM uses a simple bare metal hourly pricing model: you only pay while your server is active. Public outbound traffic is billed per gigabyte used. Private traffic within the infrastructure is free. This gives you predictable costs and lets you scale dynamically and without surprises.
How fast can I deploy a server?
Servers are prepared for use in minutes. Thanks to pre-maintained inventory, you get access to on-demand bare metal infrastructure without delays caused by manual setup or wait times. This makes SBM a convenient solution for CI/CD, temporary environments, and scalable workloads.
Can I change the configuration (RAM, storage, uplink)?
No. All configurations are fixed by design to guarantee fast provisioning and consistent performance. If you need custom specs or hardware upgrades, we recommend looking at our EBM servers.
What happens after I delete a server? Can I recover the data?
Once a server is deprovisioned, it's powered off and wiped shortly after. We don't retain data or offer recovery. This ensures full tenant isolation and operational security. Make sure to back up anything important before deletion.
Can I use SBM and Enterprise Bare Metal (EBM) at the same time?
Absolutely. Whilst SBM can be used in isolation, it is designed to be used in combination with EBM as part of a hybrid bare metal cloud solution. We recommend using EBM for your steady compute requirements and tapping into SBM for on-demand bare metal to cover peak periods.
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