# Maximum Performance.  Absolute Control.  With Bare Metal Servers

Stop competing for resources. Compare and procure powerful single-tenant servers from a global marketplace of top providers, simplified by Inflect.

100% Dedicated Resources

Absolute Control & Security

Predictable, Flat-Rate Billing

Go Live in Hours, Not Weeks

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## Bare Metal vs. Cloud vs. Colocation

### Is Bare Metal Right for You?

Bare metal excels where performance, control, and cost predictability are paramount. See how it compares to public cloud for common business needs.

# Compare Digital Infrastructure Cost & Fit

Identify the right deployment model for your budget and technical requirements.

### Ready to upgrade infrastructure, but unsure of the model?

The choice between **Colocation, Bare Metal, VPS, and Cloud** comes down to three things: Control, Capital, and Complexity.

Our algorithm weighs your team's technical capability against your business goals to find the right solution.

### Recommended Deployment Model

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⚠️ The Close Call Analysis

Top Use Cases

Built for Your Most Demanding Workloads

From gaming servers to big data analytics, find a bare metal solution optimized for your specific use case.

- AI & Machine Learning
- Gaming Servers
- High-Performance Computing (HPC)
- Data-Intensive Applications
- Media Encoding & Streaming
- Private Cloud & Virtual Effects (VFX)
- Rapid Geographic Expansion
- Disaster Recovery & Backup

### AI / Machine Learning

For large-scale model training and real-time inference.

- **CPU:** Dual AMD EPYC 9654 (96-128 cores)
- **GPU:** 4-8x NVIDIA H100 or A100
- **RAM:** 512 GB - 2 TB DDR5 ECC
- **Storage:** 4-8 TB NVMe U.2 SSD
- **Network:** 100 Gbps+ Uplink

## Bare Metal for Web3

Dedicated Performance for Web3/Crypto & Blockchain

Bare metal is the foundational infrastructure for Web3, providing the dedicated performance, security, and low-latency required to run reliable blockchain nodes and validator networks.

### Why Inflect

You Need Bare Metal.

Here's Why You Need Inflect.

- **Compare Top Global Providers in One Place**  
Access a global marketplace of leading independent bare metal providers. See more options in minutes than you could find in days of manual research.

- **Get the Right Server for Your Actual Workload**  
We go beyond specs. Our experts leverage experience with countless use cases to help you find the ideal server configuration that truly matches your performance and budget needs.

- **Secure Better Pricing & Transparent Costs**  
Access listed monthly pricing and leverage our team to negotiate the best Total Cost of Ownership. Get a dedicated server quote without the runaround.

- **Receive a Free, Unbiased Infrastructure Strategy**  
Our experts help you design the perfect bare metal solution, ensuring it meets your performance and business goals, not a provider's sales quota.

### Unlock Dedicated Performance Today

Explore our marketplace or talk to an expert now to secure the power your business demands.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Your Colocation Questions, Answered

- **What exactly is a bare metal server?**  
- **When should I choose Bare Metal instead of a Cloud VM (Virtual Machine)?**  
- **How does billing work for bare metal servers?**  
Inflect simplifies this process. Instead of researching dozens of providers individually, you can use our marketplace to instantly compare bare metal providers side-by-side based on location, server specs, pricing, and go-live times.

- **Why is bare metal critical for Web3 and blockchain?**  
- **How fast can I get a bare metal server online?**  
- **Why use Inflect instead of going directly to a provider?**