Order a dedicated server of any configuration
1. Select accessories
In the server configurator, the selection of components starts with the processor and proceeds sequentially.After selecting one component, incompatible components are excluded in the next steps.
If you need help with selecting components, please create a ticket or contact us in other ways — contacts can be found at servercore.com.
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In the Control Panel, on the top menu, click Products and select Dedicated Servers.
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Select a project.
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If there are created servers in the project, in the Servers section click Order Server.If there are no servers in the project, the order page will open automatically.
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Open the Server Configurator tab.
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Optional: select the region and pool in which the server will be created.The list of available components depends on the pool.You cannot change the region and pool after placing an order.
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Select a processor and specify the required number if it supports multiprocessor systems.Once the order is placed, the processor in the server cannot be replaced.If a different processor or a change in the number of processors is required, order a new server.
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Configure the RAM:
- select the total amount of memory;
- or configure memory modules — to do this, click Manage Memory Modules, select the module capacity and specify the required number.
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Select the disks and specify the number you need.NVMe disk may not be available if the correct motherboard model does not have enough free ports.If you need an NVMe disk:
8.1. In the HBAs and RAID Controllers field, click Add.
8.2 Select HBA controllers and specify the required quantity.
8.3. In the Disks field select NVMe disk.
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Optional: Add additional NICs and specify the number of NICs required.
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Optional: add HBAs and RAID controllers and specify the required number.
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Optional: add GPUs and specify the desired number.
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Optional: Add a PCI-e trusted boot device and specify the required number.
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Select the motherboard.If one motherboard option is available for the selected configuration, the field will be filled in automatically.
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Select an enclosure.If one enclosure option is available for the selected configuration, the field will be populated automatically.
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In the Configuration block:
15.1 Check the configuration of the dedicated server.
15.2 Select a tariff plan.
15.3. Click Order Server.You will proceed to checkout.
2. Place an order
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On the Checkout tab, check the configuration of the dedicated server.
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Check the region and pool where your server will be hosted.If necessary, change the region and pool.You cannot change the region and pool after placing an order.
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Customize the operating system:
3.1 Select the distribution version for automatic installation of OS on the server or select No OS-boot — the server will be handed over without OS.To purchase Russian Astra Linux and RED OS licenses , create a ticket.After handing over the server you can install OS manually or by auto-installation at any time.
3.2 Optionally: configure the operating system configuration.If you have chosen a Linux-based OS, you can partition the disks.
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Optional: To securely connect to the server using the encrypted SSH protocol, select a previously downloaded and hosted SSH key or add a new one.For more information, see the instructions Create and Download an SSH Key on a Dedicated Server.
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Optional: If you have a Linux-based OS and have not added HBAs and RAID controllers to the server configuration, the User data field will be available.To automate server configuration, specify server configuration parameters in cloud-config or bash script format.For more information, see User data examples.
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Choose a traffic consumption model.
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Select a rate plan.
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Specify the number of servers you want.
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Optional: enter a comment on the order.For example, specify the specifics of the hardware connection or the order in which you want the disks installed — this affects the order in which the disks are defined in the system, the OS is installed on the first disk. By default, disks are installed in the following order: NVMe → SSD → HDD.
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Optional: on the Additional Services tab, see the list of additional services You can order additional services after handing over the server.
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Confirm that you agree to the payment terms.
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Click Pay Now.
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Read the order information and click Pay.Depending on the selected components, it may take from one to five working days to get the server ready for operation.When the server is ready for delivery, you will receive an e-mail notification and you will be able to connect to it .From the moment the server is delivered, the paid period starts. The password for the server will be available for viewing 24 hours from the moment the server is delivered.If you forget the password, you can reset and restore it.