Add-ons and Optional Features

Overview

When ordering a server at INTROSERV, you can customize your configuration with additional hardware, network options, software, and services. These add-ons allow you to tailor the server to your specific requirements.

Add-ons are selected during the order process in the server configuration tool. The available options depend on the product type (VPS or Dedicated Server) and the selected data center location.

Accessing the Configuration Tool

To view and select add-ons:

1. Go to Products and choose VPS or Dedicated Servers.
2. Select a server configuration from the catalog.
3. Click Configure.
4. The configuration page opens with expandable sections for Hardware, Network, Software, and Services.

Tip: The Summary panel on the right displays pricing that updates automatically as you select options.

Hardware Options (Dedicated Servers)

Hardware add-ons are available for Dedicated Servers and allow you to upgrade core components.

• Memory (RAM): Select additional RAM capacity. Options vary by server model.
• Storage: Choose storage type and capacity. Options include NVMe, SSD, and HDD configurations. Multiple drive setups are available for larger storage needs.
• RAID: Configure RAID arrays for data redundancy or performance. Available RAID levels depend on the number of drives in your configuration.
• GPU: Add dedicated graphics processing units for compute-intensive workloads. GPU availability varies by data center and server model.

Network Options

Network add-ons configure connectivity and remote access capabilities.

• Port Speed: Select bandwidth capacity. VPS configurations typically offer 250 Mbps to 1Gbps - Unmetered. Dedicated Servers offer 1 Gbps or 40 Gbps options.
• Additional IPv4 Addresses: Request extra IP addresses beyond the default allocation. Pricing is per address per month. Dedicated Servers offer packages of 1, 5, 10, 20, or 30 IPv4 addresses.
• VLAN: Create isolated network segments for Dedicated Servers. Options include 1 Gbps VLAN and 10 Gbps VLAN.
• IP-KVM (Virtual Console): Access your server console remotely, even when the operating system is unavailable or the server cannot be reached via the network. This feature is essential for troubleshooting boot issues, BIOS configuration, and OS reinstallation.

Software Options

Software add-ons include operating systems and management tools.

Operating System

Choose from available options:

• For VPS: Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, or 2025 Standard editions are available at no additional cost.
• For Dedicated Servers: Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, AlmaLinux) are free. Windows Server editions require a licensing fee. Custom OS installation is available where supported.

RDS Licenses

Add Remote Desktop Services licenses for Windows Server to allow multiple concurrent remote connections.

Web Control Panel

Install server management panels for simplified administration. Available options are displayed in the dropdown menu during configuration.

Additional Services

Service add-ons provide data protection and storage solutions.

Backup Service: Automated backup storage with the following capacity options:

Capacity	100 GB	500 GB	1 TB	2 TB	5 TB	10 TB
Monthly Price	€26.00	€28.00	€30.00	€34.00	€49.00	€69.00

CloudBox (Cloud Storage): Multi-protocol cloud storage accessible via HTTPS, FTP, SFTP, SMB, NFS, and WebDAV. Use it for file sharing, data transfer, and offsite backup.

Capacity	100 GB	500 GB	1 TB	2 TB	5 TB	10 TB
Monthly Price	€6.00	€8.00	€10.00	€14.00	€29.00	€49.00

Pricing and Billing

Add-on pricing is displayed next to each option in the configuration tool. Prices are shown as monthly fees added to the base server cost. The Summary panel calculates the total automatically. Setup fees, if applicable, are listed separately.

All add-on charges follow the same billing cycle as the main server order. When you select a longer billing period, the add-on costs are included in the total for that period.

Modifying Add-ons After Ordering

To change add-ons on an active server, contact INTROSERV support. Some modifications may require service downtime or data migration.

Available modifications depend on the server type and current configuration. Hardware upgrades on Dedicated Servers may require scheduling during a maintenance window.

Summary

INTROSERV provides flexible configuration options to match your server to specific workload requirements. During the order process, review each section of the configuration tool to select the hardware, network, software, and service add-ons that best fit your needs. The Summary panel provides real-time pricing as you make selections.

Tip: For questions about specific add-ons or availability at your preferred location, contact support.