# 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

1. Pick a datacenter (LAX-DC1 or LAX-DC2), OS and login method
2. 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.

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