> Bare Metal
Performance at the edge
Dedicated servers in 60+ cities across 40+ countries. Deploy in minutes.
Get high-speed performance with dedicated bare metal servers
High-performance hardware
Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors. Up to 384 GB RAM. SSD/NVMe storage.
Premium network
Best blend of local ISPs in each region with dynamic routing on our 100+ Tbps network to ensure lowest latency.
Instant provisioning
Set up via Terraform, APIs or our point-and-click zenConsole.
Flexible billing
Pay as you go, starting from hourly. Get discounts for longer commitments.
Reach emerging market users with minimal latency
A top 10 global gaming publisher reduced latency for users in Turkey by 46% when connecting to Zenlayer bare metal vs. major public cloud provider.
Complement your existing cloud architecture
Create a multi-cloud or hybrid cloud in minutes with our on-demand cloud networking service.
Connect directly (and privately) with clouds, SaaS, and your workloads in other regions.
User Cases
Use public cloud for developed markets and extend your reach into emerging markets with Zenlayer Bare Metal
Use bare metal servers for reliable performance and burst into the cloud with virtual machines to handle spikes.
High-performance hardware
S-Series
Starting from $0.587/hr
Intel Xeon E series
4-8 cores, 3.5-3.9 GHz
16-32 GB RAM
SATA or SSD
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Limited-time offer in select locations: starting from $77/month
M-Series
Starting from $1.803/hr
Intel Xeon Silver/Gold series
16 cores, 2.1-3.9 GHz
64-384 GB RAM
SSD or NVMe
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Limited-time offer in select locations: starting from $519/month
L-Series
Starting from $2.289/hr
Intel Xeon E or Gold series
12-32 cores, 2.4-3.9 GHz
128-384 GB RAM
SAS , SSD, NVMe
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Limited-time offer in select locations: starting from $659/month
Included:
NIC
1 Gbps - 25 Gbps
IP address
1 free public IPv4 address
1 free public IPv6 address
Additional IP addresses available for purchase
Server billing options
Pay by hour
Subscribe for a month or more for discounts
Bandwidth billing options
Data transfer: Burstable bandwidth
Flat rate (capped bandwidth): Unlimited data transfer
Aggregated burstable 95th: Aggregate multiple servers’ traffic with a minimum bandwidth commitment
Operating systems
Custom hardware
Monthly or longer subscriptions come with free bundled bandwidth (10-50 Mbps flat rate or 1.5 – 7.5 TB data transfer, depending on location)
ZEGO improves interactive experience for global users
“By working with Zenlayer, we were able to quickly enter new markets while saving operating costs. Thank you for providing us with a stable and high-quality network worldwide.”
Rui Zhao, DevOps Manager, ZEGO
Empower Global Interactive Applications with Zenlayer Edge Compute
Exploring edge compute trends, challenges and emerging use cases
Additional resources
Zenlayer Bare Metal adds enhanced support and monitoring features
We take business continuity seriously at Zenlayer, which is why we’ve made it easier than ever to monitor and replace your Zenlayer Bare Metal servers in the event of installation errors or other hardware issues.
Simplify enterprise IT infrastructure and unlock a hyperconnected Asia with Zenlayer + Equinix
Leveraging Zenlayer’s hyperconnected fabric and edge compute nodes together with Equinix’s data center services, we help your business expand with ease to efficiently scale your operations, acquire more customers, and surpass your growth objectives.
Accelerate enterprise growth in Asia with the #1 hyperconnected network in emerging markets
Ready to maximize growth in Asia? Discover how Zenlayer's hyperconnected, low-latency network unlocks extensive regional coverage, access to leading local service providers, and drastically reduced time-to-market for your business.
Zenlayer compute adds option to change subscription model
Zenlayer Bare Metal and Zenlayer Virtual Machine subscribers can now easily swap between Flat Rate and Data Transfer internet traffic pricing models via zenConsole for extra flexibility and better cost-alignment.
Empowering public clouds at the edge: Zenlayer’s perspective
See how Zenlayer edge compute helps extend and complement public clouds like AWS and Google Cloud Platform to unlock their true power for global businesses.
Edge, edge, everywhere an edge
Explore the various definitions of the "edge" with Jeff Geiser, Zenlayer VP of Customer Experience, as he shares his perspective on various edge implementations and the importance of balancing factors like latency, cost, and scalability.
Accelerate Your Growth in Canada with Zenlayer Edge Compute
Our footprint in Canada is growing! See why Canada is a rising star on the global business stage, its infrastructure challenges for global companies, and how Zenlayer can help enterprises expand to Canada smoothly.
Turbocharge your gaming service with Zenlayer’s hyperconnected cloud
The rapid growth of the gaming industry creates unique infrastructure challenges for game developers and publishers. See how Zenlayer's advance edge compute and cloud networking services can help game companies win more players by enhancing game performance, facilitating fair multiplayer environments, and unlocking rapid scalability worldwide.
3 ways to amplify your game acceleration services with Zenlayer
With so many platforms and countless online games now accessible worldwide, now is the time for game acceleration services to shine. See why global demand is rising for game acceleration, and how Zenlayer can help amplify the reach and effectiveness of these services.
Acquire more VPN users with new locations – here’s how Zenlayer can help
Server location can be a significant factor when it comes to staying competitive in the VPN market. Read on to see an overview of what we have to offer VPN providers looking to expand into the largest up-and-coming regions around the world.
Case study: Global VPN service provider expands to APAC with Zenlayer
A global VPN service provider used Zenlayer's premium network blend, bare metal, and flexible billing to successfully expand to APAC while maximizing service availability and cutting costs.
Expanding your VPN business to Indonesia? Here’s how Zenlayer can help!
With the third largest VPN market in the world and a growing digital economy, Indonesia is filled with opportunities for VPN providers who can move quickly to capitalize on its potential. Here's how we can help you expand your VPN business to Indonesia.
How to secure a Linux server on Zenlayer Bare Metal
Securing a server is essential to protect sensitive data and ensure that the system operates smoothly. This guide shows you how to secure your Linux server on Zenlayer Bare Metal with just a few steps.
5 ways Zenlayer can help VPN providers scale effectively
As data has become the single most valuable commodity for businesses, this is an ideal time to expand your VPN service and acquire more customers. See how Zenlayer can help you overcome growing pains to scale up quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
Zenlayer at Streaming Media Connect: Overcoming Edge & CDN Infrastructure Challenges
Wade Chen, our VP of Technology, was joined by tech leaders from AWS, Paramount and Disney, in a discussion about innovations and new approaches in the integration of the #edge with CDNs and cloud services as a part of the panel in Streaming Media 2023 Connect. Check it out!
5 ways gaming companies can reduce ping (latency) and keep players coming back
High ping (or latency) in online games disrupts player experience and costs them matches and rankings. Here are a few things gaming companies can do to reduce ping to keep players happy and coming back.
What is latency? See 4 ways to reduce it and 4 factors that cause it
Latency isn’t just annoying – it’s disruptive to games, videos, calls, and perhaps most importantly, workflows. This overview shows you the factors that cause latency and what you can do to reduce it.
Deploying a Talos-based Kubernetes cluster on Zenlayer Bare Metal
See this step-by-step guide on how to build a Kubernetes cluster with Talos on Zenlayer Bare Metal - great for anyone who wants to deploy their own Talos-based Kubernetes platform to simplify their container build.
How to Deploy a vSphere Stand-Alone Cluster on Zenlayer Bare Metal Cloud
A step-by-step guide on deploying a stand-alone vSphere environment on Zenlayer Bare Metal. It's great for businesses looking for data center stability, more widely accessible applications, or developing apps without capex.
