High-Performance US DDoS-Protected Dedicated Servers: Hardware Upgrades Meet Lower Prices

Looking for affordable yet powerful dedicated servers with serious DDoS protection? You know the struggle—finding servers that don't break the bank while still offering robust defense against attacks. Most providers either charge premium prices for decent protection or offer weak defenses that crumble under real attacks.

Here's what's actually available now: upgraded hardware with better pricing, fully customizable configurations, free 60Gbps DDoS protection, 1Gbps unmetered bandwidth starting at just $79/month, and optional dedicated 40Gbps bandwidth for those who need serious firepower.

What's Changed with These Servers

Sharktech recently rolled out hardware upgrades across their DDoS-protected server lineup while simultaneously dropping prices. The most noticeable improvements hit storage and memory configurations—areas where costs usually climb fast. You can now customize hardware specs to match your exact needs, scaling up to 100Gbps protection, dedicated 40Gbps bandwidth, and 512GB memory.

For anyone running services that face regular attack traffic or need reliable performance under pressure, these updates matter. The infrastructure sits in US data centers (Los Angeles, Chicago, Denver) plus Amsterdam, giving you geographic options depending on where your users are located.

Base Configuration Details

Every server comes standard with 60Gbps DDoS protection—not as an add-on, but included from day one. Bandwidth is 1Gbps unmetered, meaning no surprise overage charges when traffic spikes. You get 5 IPv4 addresses allocated automatically.

The entry-level pricing starts at $79/month for configurations with Intel Xeon E3 processors. Mid-range options feature E5-2678v3 CPUs (with E5-2680v4 available at order), while higher-tier configurations offer Silver 4114 chips that can be upgraded to Gold 6148 or Silver 4214 during checkout.

Memory scales according to processor choice. E3 configurations max out differently than E5 or Silver series, with non-E3 systems supporting up to 512GB RAM when you need that kind of capacity.

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Storage follows a flexible approach—you can mix HDD, SSD, and NVMe M.2 drives based on available drive bays. If you need capacity, stack HDDs. If performance matters more, go with SSDs or NVMe. Mixed configurations work too, letting you balance cost against speed where it makes sense for your specific use case.

Customization and Scaling Options

The servers aren't locked into rigid tiers. Storage expansion depends on physical drive bays in each chassis—add what you need up to the hardware limits. Monthly pricing for additional drives scales predictably: 4TB HDD runs $12/month, 8TB costs $29/month, 16TB hits $59/month. SSDs start at $19/month for 1TB, jumping to $49/month for 2TB. NVMe drives price at $29/month for 1TB and $49/month for 2TB, with multi-drive NVMe configurations available for workloads requiring extreme I/O performance.

Protection levels adjust upward too. The free 60Gbps defense handles most attacks, but if you're dealing with larger volumetric attacks, you can upgrade to 100Gbps protection. Bandwidth similarly scales—the standard 1Gbps unmetered connection works for typical scenarios, but dedicated 40Gbps pipes are available when you're moving serious data or serving high-traffic applications.

CPU and memory choices expand during ordering. That E5-2678v3 can swap to E5-2680v4. Silver 4114 systems can bump to Gold 6148 for applications that benefit from higher core counts and clock speeds. Memory starts wherever the configuration begins but extends to 512GB on supported platforms.

Payment and Setup Process

Payment methods include the usual suspects—PayPal, credit cards, Alipay—plus Bitcoin and wire transfer options. One thing worth noting: registration requires accurate information. Fake details trigger fraud detection systems, which delays or blocks orders entirely. Use real contact information and business details if you're ordering under a company name.

The Los Angeles location tends to be the most popular choice for Asia-Pacific facing services, though Chicago and Denver offer lower latency for US east coast and central audiences. Amsterdam serves European traffic better than any US location could.

Conclusion

If you're shopping for DDoS-protected dedicated servers that balance protection, performance, and price, these upgraded configurations deserve consideration. The combination of included 60Gbps defense, unmetered bandwidth, and customizable hardware at the new lower pricing points creates flexibility that's hard to match elsewhere.

Whether you're running game servers, hosting high-traffic websites, or managing services that attract unwanted attention, having reliable protection without paying premium prices matters. That's exactly what makes SharkTech's infrastructure suitable for scenarios requiring both performance and defense at controllable costs.