Bare Metal

A "bare metal server" is a single-tenant physical server. In this case, a "single-tenant" means that the physical resources of the server cannot be shared by more than one tenant. The server belongs only to you.
The name ‘bare metal’ underlines that the tenant has unrestricted access to the hardware. A bare-metal server can have multiple users as long as all the users are part of the entity renting the server (tenant).
The characteristics of a bare metal server are also its advantages, which differentiate bare metal from virtual machines or containers. Among them, there are:

• Performance: direct access to the physical hardware, which can lead to improved performance, especially for resource-intensive applications.
• Resource Isolation: full control over the resources and allocation of them as needed without worrying about sharing with other VMs.
• I/O Performance: Bare metal machines generally offer better I/O performance compared to virtual instances. Virtualization introduces an additional layer of abstraction for I/O operations, which can lead to increased latency and reduced I/O performance in certain scenarios.
• Security: fewer layers between your application and the hardware, reducing the attack surface.
• Specialized Hardware: if your application requires specific hardware components or features that may not be easily virtualized, using bare metal machines allows you to take full advantage of these hardware capabilities.
• Large Workloads: for large-scale, high-performance workloads that demand maximum resource utilization, bare metal machines can be more suitable. Virtualization introduces some overhead in terms of memory and CPU usage, which might impact the performance of such workloads.

Scaleway is one of the historical players in the bare metal market. 100% European brand, we have a presence in several countries and trust of the clients all over the world.
At Scaleway, we offer a wide range of bare metal products that includes three main products: Dedibox, Elastic Metal, and M1. From affordable dedicated servers to flexible pricing and native integration into a complete cloud ecosystem, we have something for everyone.

• Dedibox contains 4 historical product ranges: Start, Pro, Core & Store, and almost 100 hardware configurations with options for private network, bandwidth, storage, and OS.
• Elastic Metal is a more recent range of dedicated servers integrated within the Public Cloud ecosystem. It contains 5 product lines: Aluminium, Beryllium, Lithium, Iridium, and Titanium.
• For Apple users, we offer Mac Mini 1 and starting from the end of 2023 Mac Mini 2.

Scaleway is a historical actor in Bare Metal in Europe and has developed unparalleled expertise in this domain.
Established in 1999, the Scaleway team (formerly known as Online.net) embarked on a journey by pioneering Dedicated Servers powered by cutting-edge ARM chips. Over two decades and counting, Scaleway has consistently evolved its Bare Metal product line, diversifying its offerings and hardware to provide an extensive array of services to its valued customers.
With a large choice of server configurations, add-ons, and integrations, our customers have the opportunity to build either their personalized private or hybrid infrastructure. Our servers are available in two availability zones in France and the Netherlands, with further expansion plans within Europe.

According to the latest user research, more than 74% of Scaleway Bare Metal customers are highly satisfied with their servers. They rely on Scaleway to build their Bare Metal workload, for many reasons, such as:

• Price/performance ratio,
• Storage size,
• Virtualization capabilities
• Flexible billing.

• If you are looking for reliability and security
• If you need to build tailored infrastructure
• Your business requires complete control over your server's functions.
• You want to have access to a premium, reliable network that ensures seamless connectivity
• Flexible customization with a setup with just a few clicks is a must-have for you
• Trust a provider with a proven track record
• Do not want to spend time managing your infrastructure and ensuring streamlined control over your server's setup and operations
• Embrace the freedom of commitment-free server rental

• If the workload of your business is inconsistent (i.e. seasonal peaks or drops) and you need to build an infrastructure precisely to your diverse workload requirements, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency
• You're aiming to establish a private cloud that seamlessly aligns with other cloud solutions, such as Instances
• You are looking for 100% dedicated machines without the overhead of a hypervisor
• Cost optimization is your priority
• Due to a lack of resources, you require simplified management of the entire cloud (i.e. Kubernetes)
• You are looking for the reliability of a dedicated server and the flexibility of the cloud at an affordable price
• You are building a private cloud compatible with other cloud solutions (Load balancer, Instances, Private Network, Object Storage, etc)