Hybrid Servers

The next stage in server evolution

Guaranteed resources and high-quality hardware at an exceptional price.

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Revolutionary server technology
Best of dedicated & virtual servers
Super-fast I/O
100% Dell & Intel hardware

What is a Hybrid Server?

A Hybrid Server is a virtual server with guaranteed RAM, dedicated hard disks and your own dedicated 100Mbps network connection for impressive all-round performance.

Bridging the gap between VPS and dedicated servers, a Hybrid Server is an affordable and powerful hosting solution suitable for a wide range of applications.

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Take advantage of dedicated resources and the latest virtualisation technology with our revolutionary Hybrid Servers.

Heart Internet Hybrid Servers harness guaranteed hardware resources to ensure optimal performance and reliability - even during peak times or when running power-hungry web applications. Dedicated hard disks using industry-leading SAS technology and super low CPU server contention rates result in a high-performance yet affordable environment for your websites, applications and projects.

Please note that our Hybrid Servers are sold unmanaged and are recommended for those happy to manage their own server.

Hybrid Server Technology

Using the latest Dell and Intel Xeon hardware and innovative qemu-KVM virtualization technology, our Hybrid Servers are equipped with up to three hard disk drives in hardware RAID. This guarantees super-fast I/O transfer rates, resilience and data security.

	HS 100	HS 250	HS 600
Price per month	£59.99	£89.99	£119.99
FREE SSLworth £149	Hybrid Servers	Hybrid Servers	Hybrid Servers
vCPU	6	12	18
Dedicated Hard Drive	2 x 1TB	2 x 1TB	3 x 1TB or 4 x 1TB(2TB usable space)
Guaranteed RAM	20GB	28GB	32GB
Hardware RAID	RAID1	RAID1	RAID5 or RAID10
Snap shot backups	Hybrid Servers	Hybrid Servers	Hybrid Servers
Remote management	VNC SSH console Recovery image	VNC SSH console Recovery image	VNC SSH console Recovery image
Bandwidth	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Network connection speed	100 Mbps data pipe	100 Mbps data pipe	100 Mbps data pipe
100% UK network support 24x7	Hybrid Servers	Hybrid Servers	Hybrid Servers
Full root access	Hybrid Servers	Hybrid Servers	Hybrid Servers
FREE IP address	Hybrid Servers	Hybrid Servers	Hybrid Servers
GUI Control Panel	Plesk or cPanel	Plesk or cPanel	Plesk or cPanel
Dell & Intel hardware	Hybrid Servers	Hybrid Servers	Hybrid Servers
One click web apps	and many more
	Order now and configure	Order now and configure	Order now and configure

Each new Hybrid Server will receive a voucher code in the welcome email to get a Standard SSL Certificate worth £149.99 free. Terms Apply.

Full root access & out of band console

Our Hybrid Servers come with full root access allowing you to install any scripts or software you want. Out of band VNC access means you can log in to your Hybrid Server even if it is not accessible to the outside world. We also provide SSH access to your Hybrid Server’s console (cmd prompt for Windows and regular terminal for Linux machines).

Dedicated disks

One performance bottleneck of standard VPS is that the host server's disk space contains multiple disk images for the VPS guests. This means that disk performance of one VPS can be affected by the activity of another VPS. This problem is solved in Hybrid with dedicated hard disks using industry-leading SAS technology.

Operating system of choice

Choose the right operating system for you. Options include Ubuntu 12 LTS, CentOS, Debian, OpenSUSE, FreeBSD, NetBSD and Windows Server 2008 R2 (Web & Standard).

KVM Virtualisation

KVM is a hypervisor that integrates deeply with the host OS, ensuring that each Hybrid Server, whether it is running Linux, Windows or UNIX, can use the hardware to its maximum potential.

GUI Control Panel

Hybrid Server installations and monitoring can all be done by yourself quickly and easily, using our comprehensive control panel. Increase your levels of GUI control even further by adding Plesk or cPanel to your server.

One click install web apps

Install leading open source scripts such as WordPress, Magento, Drupal and many more directly from your Heart Internet control panel (CentOS OS only).

Snapshot backups

Scheduled image snapshots of your Hybrid Server can be taken weekly, monthly or on-demand. Any of these backups can be restored at any time and used as your live server.

Automated System Migration

Full virtualization enables performance upgrades without manual migration. When changing to a larger product, all data and system settings are automatically transferred to your new product.

Hybrid or Dedicated Server?

Hybrid Servers
Hybrid Servers are a great choice for data intensive websites or applications demanding high levels of I/O. Common uses include ecommerce websites, large forums, hosting clients’ websites and data/email servers.

Dedicated Servers
Dedicated Servers are designed for users who do not want to share resources with anyone else and need full use of the server’s infrastructure. Common uses include large-scale multi-site hosting, design/development sandboxes, big database-driven websites, large database/email servers and selling hosting to clients.

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Hybrid Server FAQs

What can I use my Hybrid Server for?
We place no restrictions on Hybrid Servers. As long as it is legal, you are free to use it how you wish.

What are the benefits of having my own dedicated hard disk drive?
Servers using their own dedicated HDD are faster, more efficient and allow for much more control over your hosting.

Is there a setup fee for Hybrid Servers?
No, they are set up completely free of charge.

How long will it take my Hybrid Server to be set up?
Your Hybrid Server will be set up instantly so you can get started straight away.

Is there a minimum length contract for Hybrid Servers?
There’s no minimum length contract and you can cancel at any time.

Can I change my operating system?
Yes, you can change your operating system from the Hybrid Server control panel. Please ensure you have backed up all your files beforehand as it will erase the information on your server.

Can I upgrade to a Hybrid Server from a VPS?
Yes, if you are transferring across from a VPS, everything will be moved across automatically.

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Hybrid Server Operating Systems

We offer a variety of Linux operating systems, including Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, Fedora, OpenSUSE, Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter and Windows Web Server 2008.

CentOS
CentOS is based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, so you can rest assured that it has been tested extensively and is suitable for businesses and websites of all sizes. Installing CentOS 6 also gives you access to our time-saving one-click installs of popular applications such as WordPress, Magento and Minecraft.

Ubuntu
If you run Ubuntu on your computer at home, then an Ubuntu virtual server is a logical step to take as the web version is similar to that on your local machine. Easy for newcomers to Linux to pick up, Ubuntu is one of the most popular Linux operating systems and there are plenty of support communities online if you need help.

Debian
Debian is a versatile yet stable operating system which is highly regarded by the Linux security community. Using Debian as your OS gives you the freedom to explore a wide range of frameworks and develop for a wide range of applications.

Fedora
If you’re looking to be more experimental, a Fedora virtual server will meet your hosting needs. Although it’s very similar to Red Hat and CentOS in nature, Fedora allows you to use cutting-edge software releases, opening up more opportunities for experimenting.

OpenSUSE
An OpenSUSE server creates a stable environment for hosting your websites and projects. As well as being user-friendly, OpenSUSE prioritises collaboration features and easy to use development and packaging processes, making it a great solution for application developers and group projects.

Windows Server 2008 R2 (Web & Standard)
All our Windows Hybrid Servers use the latest Windows Server 2008 R2 technology (web and standard editions available) and IIS7, making them ideal for designers and developers using MS SQL, ASP.NET and .NET.