# Cloud Metal Hosting for Dedicated Performance and Cloud Flexibility > URL: https://www.atlantic.net/cloud-metal-hosting/ | Updated: 2026-09-16 Run dedicated instances on reserved single-tenant physical hosts with cloud console management, predictable performance, BYOL support, and hybrid cloud flexibility, designed around your workload. - Single-Tenant Dedicated Hosts - Multiple Dedicated Instances - Cloud Console Management - BYOL Support Host Memory: Up to 8 TB Transfer Included: 10 TB ## What Is Cloud Metal Hosting? Cloud Metal Hosting gives you the performance and isolation of dedicated physical hardware with the flexibility, security, and managed services businesses expect from cloud infrastructure. Atlantic.Net Cloud Metal is built on single-tenant bare-metal resources under the hood and wrapped with cloud-style networking, backup, security, and management options. Choose a Cloud Metal package with bundled security services, or request a custom deployment designed around your workload. Cloud Metal Hosting is a hybrid infrastructure model that combines dedicated bare-metal hardware with the cloud-style service flexibility of the Atlantic.Net Cloud Platform. Instead of choosing between public cloud convenience and traditional bare metal control, Cloud Metal gives you both: physical server resources reserved for your workload, plus managed networking, backup, security, VPN, migration, and support options that make the environment easier to operate. Bare metal is the underlying architecture. Cloud Metal is the service model. That distinction matters. A standard bare metal server gives you dedicated hardware. Cloud Metal provides dedicated hardware as part of a comprehensive infrastructure environment. ## Cloud Metal Hosting with Dedicated Hosts Atlantic.Net Cloud Metal Hosting is delivered through Dedicated Hosts: reserved physical servers that support dedicated instance placement, cloud console management, hybrid cloud use cases, and bring-your-own-license workloads. This makes Cloud Metal a practical fit for organizations that want: - dedicated physical resource isolation - predictable performance - cloud-style instance deployment - control over where workloads run - support for multiple dedicated instances on the same host - BYOL options for server-bound software - hybrid cloud deployment flexibility - pricing based on the host rather than each launched instance Dedicated Hosts allow customers to deploy multiple dedicated instances on the same physical host up to the available CPU, memory, and storage capacity. Atlantic.Net also states that customers pay for the dedicated physical server, with no additional charge to launch instances or deploy multiple instance types on that host. ## Cloud Metal Dedicated Host Pricing Choose a Dedicated Host plan based on the CPU, memory, storage, and term commitment your workload requires. Atlantic.Net Dedicated Hosts currently support on-demand, 1-year, and 3-year term pricing, with pricing confirmed prior to deployment because Dedicated Host pricing is subject to change. | Plan | RAM | CPU / vCPU | Storage | Transfer | On-Demand | 1-Year Term | 3-Year Term | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | D2.B | 128 GB | 6 cores / 12 threads @ 3.4GHz | 960 GB SATA RAID 1 | 10 TB | $598/mo | $386/mo | $266/mo | | D5.A | 256 GB | 20 cores / 40 threads @ 2.4GHz | 4.8 TB NVMe RAID 10 | 10 TB | $1,568/mo | $1,011/mo | $697/mo | | DH1.A | 128 GB | 10 cores / 20 threads @ 2.7GHz | 1.6 TB NVMe RAID 1 | 10 TB | $1,671/mo | $827.82/mo | $498.73/mo | | DH2.A | 256 GB | 20 cores / 40 threads @ 2.7GHz | 3.2 TB NVMe RAID 10 | 10 TB | $2,151/mo | $1,095.58/mo | $641.53/mo | | DH2.B | 256 GB | 20 cores / 40 threads @ 2.7GHz | 6.4 TB NVMe RAID 10 | 10 TB | $2,423/mo | $1,247.07/mo | $722.32/mo | | DH2.C | 256 GB | 20 cores / 40 threads @ 2.7GHz | 12.8 TB NVMe RAID 10 | 10 TB | $2,770/mo | $1,440.49/mo | $825.48/mo | | DH3.A | 512 GB | 20 cores / 40 threads @ 2.7GHz | 3.2 TB NVMe RAID 10 | 10 TB | $2,436/mo | $1,254.13/mo | $726.09/mo | | DH3.B | 512 GB | 20 cores / 40 threads @ 2.7GHz | 6.4 TB NVMe RAID 10 | 10 TB | $2,616/mo | $1,354.39/mo | $779.56/mo | | DH3.C | 512 GB | 20 cores / 40 threads @ 2.7GHz | 12.8 TB NVMe RAID 10 | 10 TB | $3,074/mo | $1,609.68/mo | $915.72/mo | | DH4.A | 1,024 GB | 20 cores / 40 threads @ 2.7GHz | 3.2 TB NVMe RAID 10 | 10 TB | $2,509/mo | $1,294.99/mo | $747.88/mo | | DH4.B | 1,024 GB | 20 cores / 40 threads @ 2.7GHz | 6.4 TB NVMe RAID 10 | 10 TB | $2,724/mo | $1,414.68/mo | $811.72/mo | | DH4.C | 1,024 GB | 20 cores / 40 threads @ 2.7GHz | 12.8 TB NVMe RAID 10 | 10 TB | $3,182/mo | $1,669.96/mo | $947.87/mo | | DH5.A | 2,048 GB | 40 cores / 80 threads @ 2.7GHz | 3.2 TB NVMe RAID 10 | 10 TB | $2,794/mo | $1,453.55/mo | $832.45/mo | | DH5.B | 2,048 GB | 40 cores / 80 threads @ 2.7GHz | 6.4 TB NVMe RAID 10 | 10 TB | $2,951/mo | $1,541.36/mo | $879.28/mo | | DH5.C | 2,048 GB | 40 cores / 80 threads @ 2.7GHz | 12.8 TB NVMe RAID 10 | 10 TB | $3,467/mo | $1,828.52/mo | $1,032.43/mo | | DH6.A | 4,096 GB | 40 cores / 80 threads @ 2.7GHz | 3.2 TB NVMe RAID 10 | 10 TB | $3,586/mo | $1,894.91/mo | $1,067.84/mo | | DH7.A | 8,192 GB | 40 cores / 80 threads @ 2.7GHz | 6.4 TB NVMe RAID 10 | 10 TB | $5,684/mo | $2,113.76/mo | $1,184.56/mo | Pricing is subject to change and will be confirmed prior to deployment. Windows Server licensing may apply where Microsoft products are used. Optional backups, managed services, and custom deployment requirements can be scoped with Atlantic.Net. ## Need a Custom Cloud Metal Deployment? Standard Dedicated Host plans are a strong fit for many workloads, but some environments require a more specific configuration. Atlantic.Net can help scope custom Cloud Metal deployments based on CPU, memory, storage, operating system, networking, licensing, backup, and support requirements. Use a custom Cloud Metal deployment when your workload needs a larger host, a specific storage profile, higher memory density, software licensing alignment, private networking, or a more advanced hybrid architecture. ## Why Choose Atlantic.Net for Cloud Metal Hosting? ### Dedicated Hardware with Cloud Control Cloud Metal provides your workloads with reserved physical server capacity while allowing your team to operate on a cloud platform model. You get the isolation of dedicated hardware with the convenience of cloud console management. ### Single-Tenant Resource Isolation Each Dedicated Host is allocated to one customer. That means your workloads do not share the physical host with other organizations, helping reduce resource contention and noisy-neighbor concerns. ### Deploy Multiple Dedicated Instances Run multiple dedicated instances on the same physical host, subject to available CPU, memory, and storage capacity. This gives your team more control over instance placement and resource allocation than standard shared cloud hosting. ### Pay for the Host, Not Every Instance Dedicated Host billing is designed around the physical host. Atlantic.Net states that there is no additional charge to launch instances or deploy multiple instance types on the host, which can make Cloud Metal attractive for multi-instance workloads. ### BYOL Support for Licensed Workloads Cloud Metal is well-suited to bring-your-own-license scenarios where physical host visibility matters. Atlantic.Net references BYOL use cases for software such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and Exchange Server on Dedicated Hosts. ### Hybrid Cloud Flexibility Use Cloud Metal alongside Atlantic.Net cloud infrastructure. Run workloads on Dedicated Hosts where isolation and licensing matter, while using cloud instances for other parts of the environment. ## How Cloud Metal Hosting Works ### Choose a Dedicated Host Select the Dedicated Host plan that matches your workload's CPU, memory, storage, and transfer requirements. Choose on-demand pricing for flexibility or term pricing for longer-running workloads. ### Deploy Dedicated Instances Deploy dedicated instances on the host through the Atlantic.Net Cloud Control Panel. Instance placement controls allow workloads to run on the selected Dedicated Host. ### Configure the Environment Install the operating system, applications, databases, control panels, containers, services, and supporting components your workload requires. ### Connect to Cloud Services Use Cloud Metal as part of a broader Atlantic.Net environment. Connect Dedicated Hosts with cloud instances, backup services, private networking, security services, or other infrastructure components as needed. ### Scale or Customize As the workload grows, add additional Dedicated Hosts, migrate workloads to larger hosts, or work with Atlantic.Net on a custom deployment design. ## Cloud Metal Deployment Options ### On-Demand Cloud Metal Use on-demand Dedicated Host pricing when you need committed physical resources without a longer-term contract. This is useful for projects, migrations, testing, or workloads where requirements may change. ### 1-Year Term Cloud Metal Choose a 1-year term when the workload is expected to run continuously, and you want a lower monthly rate than on-demand pricing offers. ### 3-Year Term Cloud Metal Choose a 3-year term for stable, long-running workloads where predictable infrastructure planning and lower monthly pricing are priorities. ### Custom Cloud Metal Request a custom deployment when standard Dedicated Host plans do not meet the workload's CPU, RAM, storage, licensing, backup, network, or compliance requirements. ### Hybrid Cloud Metal Combine Dedicated Hosts with Atlantic.Net cloud instances to support architectures that need both dedicated physical resources and flexible cloud capacity. ## Key Features ### Dedicated Hosts Cloud Metal is powered by Dedicated Hosts: physical servers reserved for your organization and integrated into the Atlantic.Net Cloud Platform. ### Dedicated Instance Placement Deploy instances onto a specific Dedicated Host and keep workloads on reserved physical infrastructure. ### Cloud Console Management Manage hosts, instances, and resources through the Atlantic.Net cloud console. ### High-Memory Host Options Choose from Dedicated Host plans with RAM ranging from 128 GB to 8 TB, depending on workload requirements. ### NVMe and SATA Storage Options Select host plans with SATA RAID 1 or NVMe RAID 10 storage profiles based on performance, capacity, and workload needs. ### Bring Your Own License Use Dedicated Hosts for server-bound licensing scenarios where physical host visibility and license affinity are important. ### Optional Backups Atlantic.Net lists daily, hourly, and 15-minute onsite and offsite backup options for Dedicated Host instances. ### Hybrid Cloud Support Launch cloud instances on Dedicated Hosts and Atlantic.Net's public cloud platform based on project needs. ## Who Is Cloud Metal Hosting For? Cloud Metal Hosting is designed for organizations that need dedicated physical infrastructure without giving up cloud-style flexibility. | Buyer / Team | Why Cloud Metal Fits | | --- | --- | | SaaS platforms | Run production services on dedicated infrastructure while managing instances through a cloud platform | | Database teams | Host SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and other databases on isolated physical resources | | Enterprises with BYOL software | Align server-bound licensing with dedicated host visibility and instance placement | | Healthcare organizations | Use dedicated physical infrastructure for workloads with stronger security and compliance requirements | | Financial services teams | Support sensitive applications on isolated hosts with predictable resource allocation | | Hosting providers and agencies | Run multiple customer environments or websites on a single Dedicated Host | | DevOps and platform teams | Control instance placement, operating systems, containers, and deployment architecture | | Hybrid cloud teams | Combine dedicated physical hosts with flexible cloud infrastructure | ## Build for Performance, Licensing, and Control Cloud Metal is especially valuable when infrastructure design affects cost, performance, compliance, or licensing. A standard cloud server may be convenient, but it may not provide the host-level control or isolation your workload requires. With Cloud Metal Dedicated Hosts, your team can reserve the physical host, control where dedicated instances run, and align the environment with operational and licensing requirements. That makes Cloud Metal a strong fit for organizations modernizing from traditional dedicated servers, consolidating licensed workloads, building private cloud-style infrastructure, or moving sensitive systems into a more flexible hosting model. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is Cloud Metal Hosting? Cloud Metal Hosting is dedicated to physical infrastructure delivered through a cloud platform model. With Atlantic.Net, Cloud Metal is powered by Dedicated Hosts that allow customers to run dedicated instances on reserved physical hardware. ### Is Cloud Metal the same as bare metal? No. Bare metal refers to the underlying physical server architecture. Cloud Metal uses dedicated physical hardware under the hood, but delivers it through a cloud-style model using Dedicated Hosts, instance placement, and cloud console management. ### What is a Dedicated Host? A Dedicated Host is a physical server allocated to a single customer. Dedicated instances run on that host, giving your workloads dedicated physical resources and greater control over where instances are placed. ### What is the difference between a Dedicated Host and a dedicated instance? A Dedicated Host is the physical server. A dedicated instance is a server instance that runs on that host. You can run multiple dedicated instances on the same Dedicated Host, subject to the host's available CPU, memory, and storage resources. ### Do I pay for each dedicated instance? Atlantic.Net Dedicated Host billing is based on the physical host. Atlantic.Net states that customers pay for the dedicated physical server and are not charged separately for launching instances or deploying multiple instance types on that host. ### When should I choose Cloud Metal instead of public cloud? Choose Cloud Metal when your workload needs dedicated physical resources, stronger isolation, predictable performance, BYOL support, or control over instance placement. The public cloud is often better suited to highly elastic workloads that do not require dedicated host-level control. ### Can I bring my own software licenses? Yes. Dedicated Hosts are suitable for BYOL use cases where software licensing depends on physical server visibility or license affinity. Common examples include Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Server, and Exchange Server. ### Can Cloud Metal be used for compliance-sensitive workloads? Yes. Cloud Metal can support compliance-sensitive workloads that require dedicated infrastructure, resource isolation, and greater control over the hosting environment. Specific compliance requirements should be reviewed with Atlantic.Net before deployment. ### Can I use Cloud Metal with other Atlantic.Net cloud services? Yes. Cloud Metal Dedicated Hosts can be used alongside Atlantic.Net cloud instances and other cloud services to support hybrid cloud architectures. ### Are backups included? Backups should be scoped based on the deployment. Atlantic.Net lists optional onsite and offsite backup options with daily, hourly, and 15-minute frequencies for Dedicated Host instances. ### Can I request a custom Cloud Metal configuration? Yes. Atlantic.Net can help scope custom Dedicated Host requirements, including CPU, memory, storage, and other infrastructure needs. 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