Best for hobbyists, off-site backup targets, and learning environments where new-gen performance isn't worth the new-gen price. Ivy Bridge-EP is old, but it's stable, well-understood, and dirt cheap to run 24/7.
- Intel Xeon E5 v2 (Ivy Bridge-EP), typically 6-12 cores
- DDR3 ECC memory - reliable and overprovisioned cheaply
- SATA SSD storage suitable for backups and light workloads
- 1Gbps port shared with our standard network blend
- Lowest entry price in the dedicated lineup
