VMRack China-Optimized (L2) Cloud Server Complete Guide
What Is the China-Optimized Cloud Server?
VMRack's China-Optimized (L2) cloud servers use 163 backbone + AS10099 (CUII) + CMI optimized return routes to mainland China, hosted in VMRack's own Los Angeles LAX-DC1 / LAX-DC2 datacenters, with 5Gbps ports and NVMe storage across the whole line. Positioned between International BGP (L1) and Premium China-Optimized (L3): return-route quality clearly beats ordinary international routes while costing far less than CN2 GIA premium lines — the balanced pick for budget-conscious China-facing workloads.
⚠️ Stock status (latest verified): the entire L2 lineup is currently sold out and not purchasable. Prices below are kept for reference; check the official page after restock.
Route Highlights
- China Telecom 163 backbone: the widest-coverage Telecom return route, stable day-to-day
- AS10099 (CUII): China Unicom optimized route, better than plain 4837
- CMI: China Mobile international route, good experience for Mobile users
- 5Gbps ports: standard across the line, great for heavy transfer and content distribution
Plans & Pricing (all currently sold out)
LAX-DC1 plans
| Plan | vCPU | RAM | Disk | Transfer | Port | IPv4 | Monthly | List price | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L2.VPS.2C4G.Base | 2 | 4GB | 60GB NVMe | 4TB/mo | 5Gbps | 1 | $8.88/mo | $23.00 | Sold out |
| L2.VPS.4C4G.Plus | 4 | 4GB | 80GB NVMe | 6TB/mo | 5Gbps | 1 | $12.88/mo | $32.00 | Sold out |
| L2.VPS.4C8G.Plus | 4 | 8GB | 100GB NVMe | 10TB/mo | 5Gbps | 1 | $20.88/mo | $49.00 | Sold out |
LAX-DC2 plans
| Plan | vCPU | RAM | Disk | Transfer | Port | IPv4 | Monthly | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L2.VPS.DC2.2C2G.Base | 2 | 2GB | 30GB NVMe | 3TB/mo | 5Gbps | 1 | $7.88/mo | Sold out |
| L2.VPS.DC2.2C2G.Plus | 2 | 2GB | 30GB NVMe | 5TB/mo | 5Gbps | 1 | $12.88/mo | Sold out |
| L2.VPS.DC2.2C4G.Pro | 2 | 4GB | 40GB NVMe | 10TB/mo | 5Gbps | 1 | $25.88/mo | Sold out |
Key Features
- Own datacenters: Los Angeles LAX-DC1 / LAX-DC2, fully self-operated
- Tri-network optimized routes: 163 + AS10099 + CMI return combination
- 5Gbps ports: far beyond the 1Gbps typical at this price
- NVMe SSD storage across the line
- AMD EPYC + KVM: full hardware virtualization, no performance loss
- Large transfer quotas: 3TB–10TB/mo for hosting, downloads and distribution
Use Cases
Personal sites & blogs
From $7.88/mo with 5Gbps bandwidth — plenty for WordPress, Typecho and other lightweight apps.
High-volume content distribution
10TB/mo plus a 5Gbps port suits image sites, mirrors and file-distribution nodes.
Cross-border e-commerce
Optimized return routes keep China-side admin smooth; native US IPs help Google indexing.
SMB applications
Databases, API backends and internal systems that need decent return quality without extreme latency requirements.
L1 / L2 / L3 — Which One?
| Line | Route | Positioning | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| L1 International BGP | Cogent/Arelion | International-first, native IP | Western audiences, SEO, overseas business |
| L2 China-Optimized | 163/AS10099/CMI | Balanced value | China-facing workloads on a budget |
| L3 Premium China-Optimized | CN2 GIA/AS9929/CMIN2 | Top China access quality | Remote desktop, streaming, game acceleration |
How to Buy
- Pick a datacenter (LAX-DC1 or LAX-DC2), OS and login method
- Complete payment (Alipay, PayPal, Stripe, USDT accepted)
Note: the entire L2 line is currently sold out — watch for VMRack's restock notices before ordering.
Summary
VMRack's China-Optimized cloud servers pair 163 + AS10099 + CMI return routes with 5Gbps ports and prices from $7.88/mo, striking a good balance between China access quality and cost. As of publication, the entire L2 lineup is sold out; watch for restocks.