# BareMetalServer.ai

> Dedicated bare metal server hosting with automated deployment, web SSH terminal, server monitoring, and one-click password reset. Deploy high-performance servers for AI inference, blockchain nodes, and web hosting in minutes.

## Summary

BareMetalServer.ai provides dedicated bare metal servers (physical hardware, not VPS) across 6 global data centers. Servers deploy in 5-15 minutes via automated API. The platform includes a web SSH terminal, live CPU/RAM/Disk monitoring, automated root password reset with email OTP verification, rescue terminal for locked-out servers, and 100GB free backup storage. Pricing starts at €149/month — 50-70% cheaper than equivalent AWS/GCP/Azure instances. Cryptocurrency and blockchain workloads are explicitly allowed.

## Key Values

- 38+ server configurations from 4 cores to 128 cores
- 32GB to 768GB DDR5 RAM
- NVMe SSD storage with hardware RAID
- 10Gbps dedicated network per server
- 100TB monthly bandwidth included
- 5-15 minute automated deployment
- 99.9% network uptime SLA from data center partners
- 50-70% cheaper than hyperscale cloud providers for equivalent specs
- Zero setup fees, hourly billing available
- Server management agent for instant password reset (< 5 seconds)
- Browser-based SSH terminal with clipboard and Claude Code integration
- Real-time server monitoring with 30-minute historical data
- Free 100GB backup storage with FTP, SMB, NFS, BorgBackup protocols
- Email OTP verification for all destructive operations
- Rescue terminal with one-click fix buttons for firewall, fail2ban, SSH, GRUB

## API Endpoints

- Server catalog: https://baremetalserver.ai/api/plans
- Server stock: https://baremetalserver.ai/api/stock
- OS images: https://baremetalserver.ai/api/images/{plan_slug}
- Regions: https://baremetalserver.ai/api/regions

BareMetalServer.ai is operated by Fxolio LLC, registered in Wyoming, USA. Infrastructure is provided by data center partners with facilities in Lithuania, Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, USA, and Singapore.

- Company: Fxolio LLC, Wyoming, USA
- Payment: Stripe (credit card)
- Authentication: Clerk
- Cryptocurrency workloads: explicitly allowed
- Operating systems: Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux, openSUSE

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## Servers

### All Servers
URL: https://baremetalserver.ai/servers

Browse 38+ bare metal server configurations with real-time stock and pricing. The catalog displays every available dedicated server plan, sorted by RAM then price. Each listing shows CPU model, core count, frequency, RAM capacity and type, storage configuration (NVMe SSDs), network speed, bandwidth allocation, and monthly price. Filters let you narrow by core count, RAM size, and region availability. All servers are physical dedicated hardware — no VPS, no shared resources. Every configuration includes a 10Gbps dedicated network port and 100TB monthly bandwidth. Servers deploy in 5-15 minutes after Stripe payment.

Hardware ranges:
- CPUs: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X/9950X (12-16 cores), AMD EPYC 9124P/9224P (16 cores), AMD EPYC 9354P/9374F (32 cores), AMD EPYC 9554P/9554 (64 cores), AMD EPYC 9754 (128 cores), Intel Xeon E-2388G (8 cores), Intel Xeon w9-3495X (56 cores)
- RAM: 32GB to 768GB DDR5/DDR4 ECC
- Storage: NVMe SSDs ranging from 500GB to multiple 3.84TB drives
- Network: 10Gbps dedicated port, 100TB monthly bandwidth on all plans

### AI Inference Servers
URL: https://baremetalserver.ai/ai-inference

Landing page for servers optimized for machine learning inference workloads. Filters to plans with 96GB+ RAM. Highlights CPU-based inference (no GPU required for many workloads), zero hypervisor overhead (30%+ faster than cloud VMs), and predictable monthly pricing with no per-request billing.

Key use cases covered:
- **LLM Inference**: Run Llama 3, Mistral, Mixtral, and other large language models. 384-768GB RAM servers load 70B+ parameter models entirely in memory for low-latency inference without quantization.
- **Vector Databases**: Weaviate, Qdrant, Milvus self-hosted with 192-768GB for in-memory vector indexes and sub-millisecond similarity search.
- **Model Serving**: Deploy with TensorRT, vLLM, TGI, or Triton Inference Server on bare metal. Direct hardware access for faster tokenization, batching, and response generation.
- **Fine-tuning**: CPU-based fine-tuning on high-core servers (48-128 cores). QLoRA, LoRA, or full fine-tuning with persistent NVMe storage for datasets and checkpoints.

Cloud comparison: AWS m7a.4xlarge (16 cores, 64GB) costs ~$1,200/mo. GCP n2d-standard-64 (64 cores, 256GB) costs ~$2,100/mo. BareMetalServer.ai equivalent starts from $449/mo — 50-70% less.

### Solana Validator & RPC Node Servers
URL: https://baremetalserver.ai/solana

Landing page for Solana infrastructure. Filters to plans with 192GB+ RAM (Solana validator minimum). Solana validators require high RAM for account state, fast NVMe for ledger storage, and 10Gbps networking for vote transaction propagation.

Key requirements addressed:
- 192-768GB RAM for validator account state (512GB+ recommended for production validators)
- NVMe SSDs for ledger storage with high IOPS
- 10Gbps dedicated network for vote transactions and block propagation
- Crypto-friendly hosting with no restrictions on blockchain workloads

### Ethereum Node Servers
URL: https://baremetalserver.ai/ethereum

Landing page for Ethereum infrastructure. Filters to plans with 64GB+ RAM. Covers full nodes, archive nodes, and validators.

Key specifications:
- **Full node**: 64GB+ RAM, 2TB+ NVMe SSD, 25Mbps+ network. Snap sync in 6-12 hours with NVMe + 10Gbps.
- **Archive node**: 128GB+ RAM, 4TB+ NVMe storage. Archive sync with Erigon in 2-3 days.
- **Validator**: 32GB+ RAM, 2TB SSD, stable network. Bare metal eliminates hypervisor overhead critical for avoiding slashing penalties.
- **Supported clients**: Any execution client (Geth, Nethermind, Besu, Erigon) and consensus client (Prysm, Lighthouse, Teku, Nimbus, Lodestar). Full root access, no restrictions.

### BSC & BNB Chain Node Servers
URL: https://baremetalserver.ai/bsc

Landing page for BNB Smart Chain infrastructure. Filters to plans with 64GB+ RAM.

Key specifications:
- **Full node**: 16+ cores, 64GB+ RAM, 3TB+ NVMe SSD. BSC state grows ~50% per year.
- **Archive node**: 32+ cores, 128GB+ RAM, 8TB+ NVMe. Multiple NVMe drives in RAID for capacity and IOPS.
- **RPC endpoint**: Fast NVMe IOPS for state queries, 10Gbps for concurrent requests. Snap sync in 12-24 hours.
- NVMe delivers 1M+ IOPS vs 16K for cloud gp3 volumes — critical for BSC's high transaction volume (100+ TPS average).

### Web3 Infrastructure
URL: https://baremetalserver.ai/web3

General-purpose landing page for all blockchain and decentralized application hosting. Shows all available server plans.

Supported chains (with dedicated pages where applicable):
- Ethereum — full nodes, archive nodes, validators
- Solana — validators, RPC nodes
- BSC / BNB Chain — full nodes, RPC, archive nodes
- Bitcoin — full node hosting
- Polygon — validator and RPC nodes
- Arbitrum — L2 node hosting
- Base — L2 infrastructure
- Avalanche — subnet validators
- Any other blockchain — full root access, no restrictions

Key differentiators for blockchain hosting:
- Crypto-friendly: no account bans for running nodes/validators, no surprise terminations
- 100TB bandwidth included at no extra cost on dedicated 10Gbps port — no egress fees
- Up to 768GB RAM and 128 cores on a single server for running multiple nodes
- 30-50% faster than cloud for sustained I/O workloads at 50% lower cost

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## Pricing

### Server Configurations and Monthly Prices

Entry tier (32-64GB RAM):
- Intel Xeon E-2388G (8 cores, 3.2GHz), 32GB RAM, NVMe SSD: ~$149/mo
- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (16 cores, 4.5GHz), 64GB RAM, NVMe SSD: ~$279/mo
- AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (16 cores, 4.3GHz), 64GB RAM, NVMe SSD: ~$335/mo

Mid tier (128-256GB RAM):
- AMD EPYC 9124P (16 cores, 3.0GHz), 128GB RAM, NVMe SSD: ~$449/mo
- AMD EPYC 9224P (24 cores, 2.7GHz), 192GB RAM, NVMe SSD: ~$607/mo
- AMD EPYC 9354P (32 cores, 3.25GHz), 256GB RAM, NVMe SSD: ~$665/mo

High tier (384-768GB RAM):
- AMD EPYC 9374F (32 cores, 3.85GHz), 384GB RAM, NVMe SSD: ~$859/mo
- AMD EPYC 9554P (64 cores, 3.1GHz), 512GB RAM, NVMe SSD: ~$999/mo
- Intel Xeon w9-3495X (56 cores, 1.9GHz), 512GB RAM, NVMe SSD: ~$1,299/mo
- AMD EPYC 9754 (128 cores, 2.25GHz), 768GB RAM, NVMe SSD: ~$1,754/mo

### Billing Options
- **Hourly billing**: charges accrue per hour the server is provisioned, regardless of usage
- **Monthly billing**: billed at the start of each billing cycle
- **No setup fees**: all prices are the complete cost
- **No refunds for used time**: unused time on monthly plans is not refundable

### Cloud Cost Comparison
BareMetalServer.ai is 50-70% cheaper than equivalent cloud instances:

| Provider | Config | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| AWS m7a.4xlarge | 16 cores, 64GB RAM | ~$1,200/mo |
| GCP n2d-standard-64 | 64 cores, 256GB RAM | ~$2,100/mo |
| BareMetalServer.ai | 16-128 cores, 64-768GB RAM, 10Gbps | from $149/mo |

Additional savings vs cloud:
- No bandwidth/egress fees (100TB included)
- No per-request billing
- No virtualization overhead (30%+ faster for compute-bound workloads)
- Predictable fixed monthly cost

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## Regions

Six data center locations powered by Cherry Servers infrastructure:

### Lithuania (Siauliai)
Cherry Servers' own data center. Primary location with the broadest server availability and typically the most stock. European location with good connectivity to EU and Eastern Europe.

### Netherlands (Amsterdam)
Major European internet exchange hub (AMS-IX). Excellent connectivity across Western Europe. Popular for low-latency access to EU financial markets and blockchain networks.

### United States (Chicago)
Central US location. Good connectivity across North America. Suitable for US-based workloads, including blockchain nodes that benefit from proximity to major US infrastructure.

### Singapore
Asia-Pacific location. Ideal for serving Southeast Asian markets, running blockchain nodes with low latency to Asian exchanges, and hosting applications for the APAC region.

### Sweden (Stockholm)
Nordic location. Low-latency access to Scandinavian and Northern European networks. Cool climate favorable for data center operations.

### Germany (Frankfurt)
Major European data center hub. Frankfurt is one of the world's largest internet exchange points (DE-CIX). Excellent connectivity across Europe, Middle East, and Africa.

All regions provide:
- 10Gbps dedicated network ports
- 100TB monthly bandwidth
- NVMe SSD storage
- Same management features (SSH terminal, monitoring, backup, rescue)

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## Features

### Automated Deployment
When a customer selects a server and completes Stripe checkout, the system automatically provisions the server through the Cherry Servers API. The flow is: select server configuration and region, choose operating system, complete Stripe payment, server begins provisioning automatically, server is ready with full SSH access in 5-15 minutes. No manual intervention, no support tickets, no waiting queues.

### Web SSH Terminal
Browser-based SSH terminal accessible from the dashboard. Built with xterm.js, connecting through a WebSocket proxy to the server. Features include clipboard paste support (ctrl+v), proper terminal emulation, and no need for a local SSH client. The terminal opens in a dedicated full-screen window for each server. Works with any modern browser. Claude Code can be installed on servers with one click for AI-assisted server administration.

### Live Server Monitoring
Real-time monitoring of server resources displayed in the dashboard. The server agent reports metrics every 30 seconds including CPU usage percentage, RAM usage (used vs total), disk usage percentage, system uptime, and load average. The dashboard shows a 30-minute rolling history with sparkline charts. Monitoring data is collected by the lightweight bash agent installed on the server — no third-party monitoring tools required.

### One-Click Password Reset
Root password reset with email OTP verification for security. The flow is: user clicks "Reset Password" in dashboard, an OTP code is sent to their registered email via Resend, user enters the OTP to verify identity, a new password is generated, the server agent (polling every 30 seconds) picks up the command and executes `chpasswd`, the new password is displayed to the user. Works even if the user has lost SSH access. Requires the server agent to be running.

### Rescue Terminal
Browser-based terminal for servers that are unresponsive or locked out. Boots the server into a rescue OS (via Cherry Servers BMC/IPMI), providing a minimal Linux environment where the user can mount filesystems, fix configurations, reset passwords manually, or recover data. The rescue terminal uses the same xterm.js-based web terminal as the regular SSH console. Includes quick-fix buttons for common recovery operations.

### Backup Storage
100GB of free backup storage included with every server. Accessible via multiple protocols:
- **FTP**: Standard file transfer
- **SMB**: Windows-compatible network shares
- **NFS**: Linux/Unix network filesystem
- **BorgBackup**: Deduplicated, encrypted backups with borg repository initialization from the dashboard

Backup storage is provided by Cherry Servers' infrastructure and is separate from the server's local storage. Users can enable backup storage from the server dashboard and receive connection credentials. Not a replacement for independent offsite backups.

### Server Management Agent
A lightweight bash script (`bms-agent.sh`) installed on provisioned servers as a systemd service. The agent:
- Polls the BareMetalServer.ai API every 30 seconds via outbound HTTPS
- Reports server metrics (CPU, RAM, disk, uptime, load) as heartbeats
- Executes password reset commands when requested
- Does NOT open any ports on the server
- Can be safely stopped (`systemctl stop bms-agent`) or removed
- Source is transparent and readable at `/etc/bms-agent/`

### Supported Operating Systems
Available OS images for server deployment:
- **Ubuntu**: 24.04 LTS, 22.04 LTS
- **Debian**: 13, 12, 11
- **AlmaLinux**: 10, 9, 8
- **openSUSE Leap**: 15

All images are provided by Cherry Servers and installed during server provisioning. Users get full root access and can install any additional software.

### Additional Dashboard Features
- **Power controls**: Power on, power off, reboot from the dashboard
- **Server rebuild**: Reinstall the operating system (wipes all data)
- **SSH key management**: Add, remove SSH keys for passwordless authentication
- **IP address display**: Primary IPv4 and private IP shown in dashboard
- **BMC reset**: Reset the server's baseboard management controller
- **Server termination**: Decommission and delete a server (irreversible)
- **Auto-refresh**: Dashboard polls for status updates during deployment

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## Legal

### Terms of Service
URL: https://baremetalserver.ai/terms

Governs use of the BareMetalServer.ai platform. Key provisions:
- **Service description**: Dedicated bare metal server reselling platform. Physical servers, not VMs. Data centers in Lithuania, Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, USA, Singapore. Fxolio acts as a reseller and does not own/operate underlying data centers.
- **Account requirements**: Must be 18+, account via Clerk authentication, no sharing/transferring accounts.
- **Payment**: Stripe processing. Hourly or monthly billing. No refunds for used time. Customer responsible for taxes. Failed payments may result in server suspension.
- **Server agent**: Lightweight agent installed for management features (password reset, monitoring). Can be disabled by customer.
- **Acceptable use**: Subject to separate AUP. Customer responsible for all server content.
- **Service availability**: Best-effort basis. No SLA currently offered. Planned maintenance with advance notice where possible.
- **Data and backups**: Customer solely responsible for backups. Optional backup storage is a convenience, not a guarantee.
- **Limitation of liability**: Service provided "as is." Maximum liability limited to 3 months of fees paid. No liability for indirect/consequential damages.
- **Termination**: Either party can terminate. Servers decommissioned and data permanently deleted upon termination.
- **Governing law**: State of Wyoming, USA.
- **Contact**: support@baremetalserver.ai

### Privacy Policy
URL: https://baremetalserver.ai/privacy

Covers data collection, use, and protection. Key provisions:
- **Data collected**: Account info (via Clerk), payment info (via Stripe — full card details not stored), server/usage data, IP addresses and access logs, support communications.
- **Use of data**: Service delivery, billing, customer support, security/fraud prevention, service improvement, legal compliance.
- **Third-party services**: Stripe (payments), Clerk (authentication), Resend (email), Cherry Servers data center partners.
- **No data sales**: Personal information is never sold, rented, or traded to third parties for marketing.
- **Cookies**: Authentication cookies (Clerk) and security cookies only. No third-party advertising or tracking cookies.
- **Data retention**: Account data retained while account active. Billing records retained 7 years. Server logs retained up to 12 months.
- **GDPR compliance**: Legal bases for processing (contract performance, legitimate interests, legal obligation, consent). Standard Contractual Clauses for international transfers. Full data subject rights (access, rectification, erasure, portability, etc.).
- **Security**: TLS/SSL encryption in transit, encryption at rest where applicable, access controls, regular security reviews.
- **Contact**: support@baremetalserver.ai

### Acceptable Use Policy
URL: https://baremetalserver.ai/aup

Defines permitted and prohibited uses. Key provisions:

**Permitted uses** (explicitly allowed):
- Web hosting and applications
- Blockchain and cryptocurrency (nodes, validators, miners, staking, dApps — explicitly welcomed)
- AI and machine learning
- Software development and CI/CD
- Data storage and processing
- Game servers
- Communication services (email, VoIP — must comply with anti-spam laws)
- Any other lawful use

**Prohibited uses**:
- Illegal activities (CSAM has zero tolerance with immediate law enforcement referral)
- Spam and unsolicited bulk email
- Network attacks (DDoS, port scanning unauthorized systems, packet spoofing, botnets)
- Malware hosting and distribution, phishing
- Intellectual property infringement (responds to DMCA takedown notices)
- Fraudulent activity (identity theft, Ponzi schemes)

**Enforcement**: Warning for minor violations, content removal, service suspension, termination for severe/repeated violations, law enforcement referral for criminal conduct. Immediate action (including null-routing) for imminent infrastructure threats.

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## Technical Stack

### Frontend
- **Framework**: Astro 5 with SSR (server-side rendering)
- **UI**: React islands architecture — interactive components hydrate on the client while static content is server-rendered
- **Styling**: CSS with custom properties (design tokens for dark theme)
- **Terminal**: xterm.js for browser-based SSH and rescue terminals
- **WebSocket**: Real-time terminal connections proxied through the backend
- **Hosting**: Cloudflare tunnel for CDN and DDoS protection

### Backend
- **Language**: Python 3 with Flask
- **Database**: PostgreSQL (via SQLAlchemy ORM)
- **Cache**: Redis for plan data caching (5-min TTL for plans, 10s for stock, 1hr for regions/images)
- **Server provisioning**: Cherry Servers REST API
- **Payments**: Stripe (checkout sessions, webhooks for payment confirmation)
- **Authentication**: Clerk (JWT session tokens verified on API requests)
- **Email**: Resend (transactional emails from noreply@baremetalserver.ai — OTP codes, deployment notifications)
- **Terminal proxy**: WebSocket-based SSH proxy (`ws_terminal.py`)

### Infrastructure
- **Server provider**: Cherry Servers (API-driven provisioning and management)
- **CDN/Tunnel**: Cloudflare (TLS termination, DDoS protection, tunnel to origin)
- **Domain**: baremetalserver.ai
- **Monitoring**: Server agent heartbeats stored in Redis, displayed in dashboard

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## Optional

- [Dashboard](https://baremetalserver.ai/dashboard): Customer server management portal (requires login)
- [Sitemap](https://baremetalserver.ai/sitemap.xml): Full site index for crawling
- [llms.txt](https://baremetalserver.ai/llms.txt): Compact version of this document with links only