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Dedicated hardware for your workload.

Compare physical server configurations, then confirm availability, software and management before ordering. All listed configurations are hosted in the USA.

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Find room for
your workload.

Memory16 GB
CPU cores8
Storage500 GB SATA
MonthlyR882.90

R552.50 once-off setup. Availability, licences, management and applicable taxes are confirmed in your quote.

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PHYSICAL SERVERS

Choose your starting configuration.

Indicative rand pricing. We confirm stock, specifications, licensing and the scope of management in your quote before ordering.

USA / LINUX

Dedicated 1

Intel Dual Xeon L5420

R882.90/ month
R552.50 once-off setupRequest a quote
Memory
16 GB RAM
Processing
8 CPU cores
Storage
500 GB SATA
Transfer
10 TB / month
Network port
1 Gbps
IPv4 addresses
4
USA / LINUX

Dedicated 2

Intel Dual Xeon L5520

R1,324.90/ month
R552.50 once-off setupRequest a quote
Memory
48 GB RAM
Processing
8 CPU cores
Storage
1000 GB SATA
Transfer
10 TB / month
Network port
1 Gbps
IPv4 addresses
4
USA / LINUX

Dedicated 3

Intel Dual Xeon L5520

R1,766.90/ month
R552.50 once-off setupRequest a quote
Memory
72 GB RAM
Processing
8 CPU cores
Storage
1000 GB SATA
Transfer
10 TB / month
Network port
1 Gbps
IPv4 addresses
4
USA / LINUX

Dedicated 4

Intel Dual Xeon L5520

R2,650.90/ month
R552.50 once-off setupRequest a quote
Memory
72 GB RAM
Processing
8 CPU cores
Storage
1000 GB SSD
Transfer
10 TB / month
Network port
1 Gbps
IPv4 addresses
4

Configurations are subject to availability. Prices are for the listed base server; additional licences, management, backups and any applicable taxes are confirmed in your quote. Server location: United States.

PLAN THE WHOLE ENVIRONMENT

Hardware is only the beginning.

01

Dedicated resources

A dedicated server gives your workload the physical machine. Match the processor generation, storage type and memory to your application instead of choosing on core count alone.

02

Location matters

These configurations are hosted in the USA. For a South African audience, discuss latency, data location and the role of a CDN before choosing. A CDN does not relocate databases or application processing.

03

Agree the management scope

The supplier lists basic-managed and unmanaged options. Ask which tasks Coolhost will handle, including operating-system updates, firewall rules, monitoring and incident response.

04

Keep a recovery copy

Do not assume a server price includes backups. Confirm backup storage, retention and restore procedures, and keep a tested recovery plan for application data.

WHICH SERVER FITS?

When a dedicated server makes sense.

A sustained workload

A physical server can suit applications that need a defined hardware environment or consistently use substantial resources. Check the age and capabilities of the proposed hardware against your workload.

A clear operating plan

Assign responsibility for updates, access, monitoring and recovery before launch. If you need a lighter environment, compare the VPS configurations first.

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PHYSICAL HARDWARE FOR YOUR WORKLOAD

Know what’s behind
the specification.

A dedicated server gives your workload a physical machine. The processor generation, memory capacity and disk type matter as much as the headline core count.

The listed configurations use USA infrastructure and include SATA storage. Share your database size and read/write requirements so we can check whether the proposed hardware suits the job. Stock and final specifications are confirmed by quote.

  • Budget for the full environment

    Include setup fees, software licences, management, backup storage and any additional network requirements.

  • Plan the recovery route

    A dedicated machine still needs an independent backup. Decide how quickly the application must return and test the steps needed to recover it.

FROM SETUP TO EVERYDAY USE

Build an operating plan around the hardware.

01

Workload

Describe sustained usage and peaks, including storage I/O and database needs. Avoid choosing purely on core count.

02

Access

Agree administrator accounts, key handling and the process for revoking access when people leave.

03

Maintenance

Schedule updates and monitoring. Establish who investigates alerts and how support requests should be raised.

04

Recovery

Document backups, retention and restoration. Keep a copy outside the primary server and review the recovery process regularly.

BEFORE YOU CHOOSE

Frequently asked questions

Are these servers located in South Africa?+

No. The configurations shown on this page are hosted in the United States. Coolhost serves South African businesses, but that does not mean these servers are physically located in South Africa.

Can I order immediately?+

Request a quote first. Coolhost will confirm that the listed configuration is available and agree the final price, software licences and management requirements before provisioning.

Can I run Windows?+

The verified catalogue lists Linux choices. Windows availability and licensing have not been confirmed for these configurations; ask the team before selecting a Windows-dependent workload.

Are backups and a control panel included?+

Treat these as separate requirements until they are confirmed in your quote. A server specification alone does not establish backup coverage or a cPanel licence.

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