Colo Crossing Cloud Metal 8 GB, $ 20.00/mo. on Linux/Windows Cloud


Cloud Metal 8 GB has been added on Aug 27, 2025, Aggregate Rating (2.8 out of 10 from 9 reviews)
colocrossing.com
Colo Crossing
325 Delaware Avenue, Suite 300,
Buffalo , NY 14202
US
☎ Phone 800-518-9716
  • 💡 Plan Name: Cloud Metal 8 GB (sku #p134955)
  • 🔧 Category: Cloud / Linux/Windows
  • 💰 Price:$ 20.00/mo.
  • 💿 Disk Space: 120 GB
  • 📶 Traffic bandwidth: 20 TB
  • 💲 Setup Fee: free
💪 CPU/Cores :4 vCPU
🔋 RAM :8000 MB
🔌 Hosted domains :unlimited
🆓 free domains :0
📌 Dedicated IPs :1
💳 Payment Methods :Credit / Debit / Prepaid CardsPayPalAliPayWire TransferCheck PaymentsMoney Order
🔧 Category :BackupSelf ManagedDDoS Protection
✍️ Support Options :EmailPhone / Toll-FreeAvailable 24/7
🌏 Server Locations :United States
Targeting :CA US
🚀 Uptime :100 %
screenshot of Cloud Metal 8 GB from colocrossing.com

See also initial Cloud Metal 8 GB plan location on their website!

*📜 Plan description

Dedicated-CPU cloud metal instance with 4 CPU cores, 8 GB RAM, 120 GB SSD, 20 TB transfer, 1 Gbps port and 1 IPv4. Instantly deployed with full root access and pure SSD host nodes; scale up as needs grow.

Built on enterprise infrastructure with a 100% uptime SLA and 24/7 operations. Cloud metal is offered from Buffalo, NY with add-on backups and DDoS mitigation available.

📄 Editorial Review

Founded in 2003, ColoCrossing has built a strong presence in the U.S. hosting market with more than 15 years of experience. The company started under Velocity Servers Inc. and quickly evolved into a full-service provider of colocation, dedicated servers, managed hosting, and cloud/VPS solutions.

Today, ColoCrossing operates across 10+ data centers in North America and Europe, including sites in Buffalo, Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Jose, New York City, Toronto, and Dublin. Their infrastructure is designed around enterprise-grade hardware, redundant connectivity, and a customer-centric approach that emphasizes long-term partnerships.

Services

  • Dedicated Servers – Powered by Intel Xeon processors with bandwidth up to 10TB and port speeds of 1Gbps or higher. Fully customizable, with options for GPU servers, storage-optimized builds, and 10Gbps uplinks.
  • Colocation – Single server, half cabinet, full cabinet, or private cages. Facilities offer high-density power, redundant cooling, and 24/7 staffed support.
  • Cloud & VPS – Flexible resources with multiple Linux and Windows OS templates. Comes with a centralized control panel, SSD storage, and 100% uptime SLA.
  • Managed Hosting – Optional management services including monitoring, OS hardening, backups, and custom configurations.

They also integrate features like DDoS mitigation, IPMI/KVM remote access, and an in-house portal control panel for real-time monitoring and network management.

ColoCrossing timeline:
2003 — Founded as Velocity Servers Inc. (internet services & web hosting).
2006 — Pivot to enterprise colocation and dedicated server hosting.
2009 — First large-scale DC build-out at Dupont Fabros, Chicago.
2012 — Opens first Buffalo data center; donates 100+ new computers to local schools.
2014 — Recognized on the INC5000; launches 24/7 NOC in downtown Buffalo; office expansion.
2015 — Third Buffalo facility comes online; footprint reaches 11 locations.
2016 — Moves into larger, modern HQ in downtown Buffalo.
2017 — Repeat INC5000; Deloitte 500 and Buffalo Fast 50 recognition.
2018 — Acquired by Deluxe Corporation.
2023 — Acquired by HostPapa, accelerating growth and integration with a larger hosting portfolio.

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