VMRack Bare Metal Server Complete Guide
What Is a Bare Metal Server?
VMRack Bare Metal provides dedicated physical servers with no virtualization overhead — full hardware performance and root access. All bare metal plans are hosted in VMRack's own Los Angeles Equinix LA4 facility, with Intel Xeon Gold 6150 CPUs (72 cores @ 2.70GHz), 256GB DDR4 RAM, a 1TB + 2TB SSD storage combo, 10 IPv4 addresses, and IPMI/KVM remote management.
Unlike virtualized cloud servers, bare metal delivers 100% hardware passthrough — built for enterprise workloads with extreme demands on compute, memory and I/O throughput.
Available Plans
Premium China-Optimized line (CN2 GIA/AS9929/CMIN2)
| Model | CPU | RAM | Storage | IPv4 | Transfer | Bandwidth | Monthly | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L3.Metal1.Intel 6150 | Xeon Gold 6150 72c | 256GB DDR4 | 1T+2T SSD | 10 | Unmetered | 200Mbps | $1,390/mo | Sold out |
| L3.Metal2.Intel 6150 | Xeon Gold 6150 72c | 256GB DDR4 | 1T+2T SSD | 10 | Unmetered | 500Mbps | $2,990/mo | Sold out |
| L3.Metal3.Intel 6150 | Xeon Gold 6150 72c | 256GB DDR4 | 1T+2T SSD | 10 | Unmetered | 1Gbps | $5,800/mo | Sold out |
Note: as of the latest check, VMRack's pricing page shows all Premium China-Optimized bare metal servers Sold Out. Bare metal is frequently in short supply — watch for restock notices.
Other lines (reference)
VMRack bare metal also comes in China-Optimized (L2) and US-Native (L1) variants (check the official site for stock):
| Model | Line | Bandwidth | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| L2.Metal1.Intel 6150 | China-Optimized | 1Gbps | $998/mo |
| L2.Metal2.Intel 6150 | China-Optimized | 5Gbps | $3,260/mo |
| L2.Metal3.Intel 6150 | China-Optimized | 10Gbps | $6,260/mo |
| L1.Metal1.Intel 6150 | US-Native | 2Gbps | $998/mo |
| L1.Metal2.Intel 6150 | US-Native | 5Gbps | $1,760/mo |
| L1.Metal3.Intel 6150 | US-Native | 10Gbps | $3,260/mo |
Key Features
- Dedicated hardware: 100% physical isolation, fully dedicated CPU and RAM
- Intel Xeon Gold 6150: 72 cores @ 2.70GHz
- 256GB DDR4 RAM for memory-intensive workloads
- 1TB + 2TB SSD: system + data dual-disk setup
- 10 IPv4 addresses for multi-service deployments
- IPMI remote management: remote reboot, power control, OS reinstall
- Unmetered transfer on dedicated bandwidth
- 200Gbps+ DDoS protection included free
Billing Model
VMRack bare metal uses prepaid monthly/annual billing: choose configuration and term up front and pay once. Prices are all-inclusive (CPU, RAM, storage, IPs, bandwidth) with fixed dedicated bandwidth and unlimited traffic. No hourly or spot instances at this time.
Use Cases
Large databases
256GB RAM and dedicated I/O suit large MySQL/PostgreSQL deployments.
HPC
72 physical cores with no virtualization loss — ideal for scientific computing and simulation.
High-frequency trading
Dedicated hardware gives predictable latency for latency-sensitive trading systems.
Large-scale game servers
Dedicated CPU and big bandwidth keep game servers stable; unmetered transfer handles high concurrency.
Virtualization hosts
256GB RAM + 72 cores make a strong KVM/Proxmox host for self-built clusters.
How to Buy
- Choose the bare metal region (Los Angeles) and line (L3/L2/L1)
- Pick a plan and term
- Set the OS and login credentials
- Complete payment (Alipay, PayPal, Stripe, USDT accepted)
Tip: bare metal is frequently sold out. If so, contact VMRack sales about restock plans or custom configurations.
Summary
VMRack bare metal pairs Intel Xeon Gold 6150 (72C) + 256GB DDR4 + unmetered transfer across Premium China-Optimized / China-Optimized / US-Native lines — an enterprise-grade physical server option for HPC, large databases and critical workloads. Note that stock is often tight; confirm availability on the official site before buying.