Canonical page: https://koalavps.com/dedicated/ Language: English. Source snapshot: 2026-10-21. Generated: 2026-10-21T13:31:28.274Z. KOALAVPS / METAL SERIES # Give demanding work the whole machine. Build around a physical host when the workload needs one. Compare the processor, memory and drive layout together, then decide how you will divide resources, manage access and recover the machine. Five Metal tiers give that plan a hardware starting point. [Choose your guardian](https://koalavps.com/dedicated/#plans)[Find your workload fit](https://koalavps.com/dedicated/#offer-fit) Email and password. No routine identity documents. [Our privacy approach](https://koalavps.com/doctrine/) SERVER CONFIGURATIONS ## Choose the host your architecture needs. Physical hardware, ECC memory and dedicated management. Five configurations for demanding work. **Save 30% with annual billing.** One upfront payment for 12 months, compared with 12 monthly payments. 01 / BARE METAL **KV-D1** GUARDIAN CLASS / SCOUT ### Scout Metal Intel Xeon Gold 5418Y $ **70** / mo USD / MONTHLY - 24c / 48t @ 2.0 GHz - 128 GB ECC RAM - 2 × 1 TB NVMe - 5 Gbps uplink - Unlimited traffic Configure 02 / BARE METAL **KV-D2** GUARDIAN CLASS / WARDEN ### Warden Metal Intel Xeon Platinum 8468 $ **133** / mo USD / MONTHLY - 48c / 96t @ 2.1 GHz - 256 GB ECC RAM - 2 × 2 TB NVMe - 10 Gbps uplink - Unlimited traffic Configure 03 / BARE METAL **KV-D3** GUARDIAN CLASS / GUARDIAN ### Guardian Metal AMD EPYC 9554 $ **238** / mo USD / MONTHLY - 64c / 128t @ 3.1 GHz - 512 GB ECC RAM - 2 × 3.84 TB NVMe - 25 Gbps uplink - Unlimited traffic Configure 04 / BARE METAL **KV-D4** GUARDIAN CLASS / VANGUARD ### Vanguard Metal AMD EPYC 9654 $ **420** / mo USD / MONTHLY - 96c / 192t @ 2.4 GHz - 1024 GB ECC RAM - 2 × 7.68 TB NVMe - 25 Gbps uplink - Unlimited traffic Configure 05 / BARE METAL **KV-D5** GUARDIAN CLASS / APEX ### Apex Metal Dual AMD EPYC 9755 $ **770** / mo USD / MONTHLY - 256c / 512t @ 2.7 GHz - 2048 GB ECC RAM - 4 × 7.68 TB NVMe - 100 Gbps uplink - Unlimited traffic Configure Review availability, deployment targets and service terms before placing your order. 01 / THE KOALAVPS WORKLOAD GUIDE ## Design the machine around the workload. A whole physical host gives you more decisions to make. Start with how the software, storage and recovery will work together. ### Your own virtualisation host Allocate resources across guest machines instead of treating the server as one application. Check hypervisor compatibility and the networking needed by those guests. ### A database with a storage plan Choose how drives serve data, logs and recovery. Test the intended database workload and keep an independent backup rather than relying on the drive count. ### Work that keeps the host busy Evaluate builds, batch processing or other sustained jobs with representative data. Check memory per worker and whether the software benefits from the available parallelism. BEFORE YOU PICK A TIER ### Three questions worth answering. - Does the workload need a whole host or simply a larger virtual server? - Which drive layout and recovery procedure will you operate? - Can the software use the proposed core count without exhausting memory? 02 / FIND YOUR GUARDIAN ## A starting point. A reason to step up. Use these workload examples to narrow the choice. Measure your own application before treating a tier as a performance guarantee. ### Choose for the work you can describe. The catalogue keeps its published resource bundles. These notes explain where to begin and what to check before choosing more capacity. [Compare every specification](https://koalavps.com/compare-plans/) 01 **Scout Metal** An entry physical host for a defined group of services or guest machines. **Decision check.** Reserve capacity for host management as well as the workloads. 24c / 48t 128 GB RAM 2 × 1 TB NVMe Configure this guardian 02 **Warden Metal** A larger guest allocation with room for individual memory reservations. **Decision check.** Plan guest density around real usage and recovery requirements. 48c / 96t 256 GB RAM 2 × 2 TB NVMe Configure this guardian 03 **Guardian Metal** A database or compute environment with a documented resource profile. **Decision check.** Evaluate the processor and storage layout together for that specific workload. 64c / 128t 512 GB RAM 2 × 3.84 TB NVMe Configure this guardian 04 **Vanguard Metal** Dense compute or a larger virtualisation host with a capacity plan. **Decision check.** Measure memory per worker before increasing the number of parallel jobs. 96c / 192t 1024 GB RAM 2 × 7.68 TB NVMe Configure this guardian 05 **Apex Metal** Large workloads able to use the catalogue's largest core and memory allocation. **Decision check.** Validate software limits, licensing and the full recovery procedure before committing. 256c / 512t 2048 GB RAM 4 × 7.68 TB NVMe Configure this guardian 03 / YOUR KOALAVPS LOADOUT ## Know the bundle. Make the choices. Separate the services listed with every tier from the settings you choose and the requirements that need a custom discussion. ### Listed with every tier Free OS reinstall DDoS mitigation IPv4 + IPv6 IPMI / KVM access 24/7 support Hardware SLA ### Configuration choices Four Nordic regions · Six Linux images · Custom hostname · Monthly or annual billing. Free OS reinstalls, IPMI/KVM and a hardware SLA are listed. GPU, extra NVMe and specific NIC requests need an engineering quotation. No separately priced hardware upgrade is published. ### Your configuration choices #### Operating systems - Ubuntu 24.04 LTS - Ubuntu 22.04 LTS - Debian 13 - Debian 12 - AlmaLinux 9 - Rocky Linux 9 #### Four Nordic regions - Stockholm - Helsinki - Oslo - Reykjavík #### Billing and hostname Choose monthly billing or pay for 12 months upfront with 30% off. Set a custom hostname in the configurator. [Discuss the requirements of your project](https://koalavps.com/contact/?category=sales) 04 / KEEP CONTROL AFTER DEPLOYMENT ## The decisions behind the configuration. Keep access, recovery and service limits in the same plan as the hardware. Use the detailed notes when preparing your deployment. ### When a dedicated server makes sense A dedicated machine removes other customer virtual machines from your host. It can provide more consistent resources and lets you choose a hypervisor, storage layout and host-level tuning. You still share upstream connectivity and the facilities that power and cool the equipment. ### Build the right storage layout Two drives are not automatically a backup. Mirroring can improve continuity when one drive fails; striping can favour capacity or throughput while increasing exposure to a drive failure. Keep independent backups and test a restore before production data depends on the machine. - Use encryption where the workload requires it - Watch SMART and filesystem health where available - Document partitioning and recovery steps ### Remote control needs strong boundaries Out-of-band management is powerful because it can operate below the installed operating system. Restrict management access, rotate credentials and use it only from trusted networks. Availability and access method must be confirmed for the selected configuration. ### A machine matched to the workload Compare the range from entry infrastructure through high-density compute. Confirm the hardware, stock, installation time, replacement procedure and network terms for your selected order. ### Engineering options beyond the five standard machines GPU nodes, additional NVMe storage and specific network interface cards require a custom-configuration request. Their price, stock, compatibility, power and lead time require an individual verified quote. Confirm stock and the full quote before planning a workload around custom hardware. ### Monthly or annual hardware billing All five dedicated tiers offer monthly billing or an upfront payment for one 12-month period with a 30% discount compared with 12 separate monthly payments. The annual total is 12 times the listed monthly price multiplied by 0.70, rounded once to cents, with no setup fee. Check renewal, cancellation and refund terms with your order. Review remote IPMI/KVM access and operating-system reinstall options with your order. The catalogue targets roughly five minutes for a reinstall and thirty minutes for initial deployment; confirm the delivery terms for the selected machine. ### What happens when a part fails? The hardware-support agreement should explain component replacement or storage migration after a confirmed fault. Check the restoration window, data-risk limits, spare availability and customer responsibilities. Confirm component availability and the applicable replacement commitment for your selected hardware. ### What belongs to the dedicated service The dedicated range reserves a complete physical machine for one customer. The specified processor, ECC memory and NVMe drives belong to that configuration; there is no customer VM hypervisor inserted by the catalogue. Network links, transit and facility systems remain shared services. An included management console does not turn the machine into a managed application service. - IPMI or KVM access for console and recovery tasks - Operating-system reinstalls without a separate reinstall charge - IPv4 and IPv6 connectivity, edge mitigation and a technical support path - No setup fee in the published catalogue ### Reinstall deliberately, then verify access A reinstall replaces the installed system and can erase application data. First export anything that must survive, confirm the chosen disks and image, and keep the management console available. The intended reinstall target is around five minutes, separate from the roughly thirty-minute initial dedicated provisioning target. IPMI/KVM access is intended to be available immediately when the machine is activated, rather than after a separate support request. Actual completion must be reported by the provisioning service, not inferred from a countdown. - Save an independent backup before confirming - Check the new SSH host key through a trusted channel - Apply updates, recreate the firewall and test a permitted administrator login ### A hardware SLA needs a hardware recovery process A hardware fault and an application outage need different responses. A useful hardware agreement identifies the component checks, replacement or migration procedure, customer notifications and the point at which recovery is considered complete. The hardware terms for the selected order govern any replacement window, recovery procedure and service-credit remedy. Check that scope before relying on a particular repair deadline. ### Custom GPU, storage and network hardware The five standard configurations are a starting catalogue. A different GPU, additional NVMe devices or a particular NIC requires a separate engineering specification and quote. State the application, accelerator memory, disk count and capacity, endurance needs, interface speed and expected sustained load. Compatibility, power, cooling, delivery and support scope must be confirmed before a custom order is priced. - A GPU request does not mean a GPU is included in a standard tier - Additional IP quantities, RAID layout and extra hardware fees require a written quote - Use the contact information page to find the verified enquiry channel when the service opens 05 / BEFORE YOU COMMIT ## Questions for this service. [Ask about your project](https://koalavps.com/contact/?category=sales) Do multiple NVMe drives mean my data is mirrored? A drive count does not establish a storage layout. Confirm how the operating system will use the drives. Mirroring and other layouts still need a separate, tested backup. Can I request a GPU or a different network card? GPU, extra NVMe and specific NIC requests require an engineering quotation. No public add-on price is listed. Confirm the proposed hardware and availability before including it in your design. How does IPMI or KVM differ from SSH? SSH reaches the installed operating system. Out-of-band management can provide access below that layer. Treat management credentials and access paths as sensitive, and confirm the method supplied with your order. Can I run a hypervisor? A hypervisor needs compatible virtualisation support, image compatibility, additional IP requirements and a permitted network layout. Check these before ordering. Is this a managed service? The catalogue describes infrastructure with administrator control. Application administration, hardening and backup management require a separate agreement if you want them performed for you. Can I pay annually? Yes. All 15 standard VPS, dedicated and Windows RDP plans offer an upfront payment for one 12-month period with 30% off the cost of 12 separate monthly payments. The annual total is calculated from the listed monthly price, multiplied by 12 and then by 0.70, and rounded once to cents. Monthly billing remains available. Is a dedicated OS reinstall a paid add-on? The intended dedicated service includes template-based reinstalls without a separate reinstall fee. A reinstall can erase data; backup and application recovery remain the customer’s responsibility. Can I add a GPU or more NVMe storage? Custom GPU, NVMe and NIC requirements can be specified for a separate quote. Custom changes are individually quoted, with compatibility, stock and delivery recorded in the specification. Does the largest dedicated plan have two processors? Apex Metal describes two AMD EPYC 9755 processors. The catalogue totals are 256 cores and 512 threads, with 2,048 GB ECC memory and four 7.68 TB NVMe devices. Are dedicated snapshots a replacement for backups? No. A dedicated snapshot implementation, retention policy and recovery scope must be explicitly identified if offered. Independent, tested backups are required for data you cannot recreate. Does KoalaVPS log what I do on my server? No. KoalaVPS does not keep logs of activities carried out on customer servers. Necessary records for your account, orders, payments, support and account security are separate. Your own operating system and application logs remain your responsibility. KEEP EXPLORING ## Continue reading. [Products ### Small footprint. Serious freedom. A virtual server for the things you want to own: your code, your services, your data. 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[VPS versus bare metal](https://koalavps.com/bare-metal-vs-vps/)[Review the full catalogue](https://koalavps.com/hosting-facts/#facts-catalogue) Allocation Complete physical server Management IPMI / KVM access Before deployment Confirm hardware and stock Does a dedicated server include a managed application stack? The catalogue describes administrator-controlled hardware, not a separately contracted managed application service. Confirm the exact machine, stock, network terms, recovery access and support scope before moving production data. CONFIGURE YOUR INFRASTRUCTURE ## Take control. Deploy on your terms. No identity paperwork. Full administrator access. Crypto-native billing. [Select a configuration](https://koalavps.com/vps/)