Web Hosting Talk







View Full Version : CalHost- Two-For-One Server Sale - 2 Celeron2.4 Servers: $128! ($0 setup)


aplawson
03-17-2005, 03:31 PM
-- THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL --


TWO CELERON 2.4GHZ SERVERS FOR JUST $128!

Hello! Due to the enormous popularity of the last sale we did like this, we decided we're doing it again! With sufficient staff on standby prepared for new orders, CalHost is again offering a one week special unlike any other:

TWO Celeron 2.4GHz - 512mb DDRAM - 80GB HDD - 500GB: $128/month! (approx $64 each)
(Regular price: $89/month)

Sale Duration and Conditions
Unlike other sales, this CalHost discount will last for the LIFE OF THE ACCOUNT! That means you will pay just $128 for two high-performance C2.4GHz servers as long as your account remains in good standing*.

:) :) :) Sale Ends 3/24/2005 :) :) :)

Requirements
There are no requirements to qualify for this promotion! We typically require interested parties to be game server and game-related outfits, but this short-term promotion will not have these restrictions.

Features on ALL Servers
• Free Bandwidth Graphs (RTG)
• Free proactive server monitoring (ping + 3 services)
• Free KVM/IP Access
• Free Remote Reboot Port
• QoS (Quality of Service) prioritizes game server traffic on the entire network

Server Hardware
All servers were designed and constructed by our good friends at Rackmount Micro!
• Servers use only Intel-class CPU's
• Hard Drives are built by Maxtor, Seagate or Western Digital
• Kingston Reg ECC DDRAM
• On board 10/100/1000 NIC
• Multi-blower internal assembly provides maximum cooling

Available Operating Systems
We know the importance of having a choice of operating systems. So we offer one of the largest selections of OS's to choose from. FREE CUSTOM PARTITIONING IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
Choose from the following:
• Windows 2003 Standard ($25/mo or $FREE if you supply your own Product Key)
• RedHat 9 (deprecated/unsupported) = $FREE
• Fedora Core 2 = $FREE
• FreeBSD 4.10-RELEASE = $FREE
• Debian 2.2 = $FREE
• CentOS 3.4 = $FREE
• Slackware = $FREE
• Gentoo = $FREE
* Is your favorite OS not listed? Ask and we'll build you an image at order. Images not readily available at ordering time may delay the install process slightly.

Control Panels
Need a control panel?
CPanel: $39/month (UNIX only)
DirectAdmin: $FREE

Need to Upgrade the Hardware?
Special Promotional hardware upgrade pricing is as follows:
Upgrade to 1024mb DDRAM: $10/month (per server (reg. $15))
Add a second 80GB HDD: $10/month (per server (reg. $15))

Data Center
We have a custom-built security cage within the HeraklesData Enterprise Solutions Center running on a Cisco/Foundry network. The facility is located on the US west coast in Sacramento, California -- hundreds of miles from the nearest active fault line.
Be hosted amongst several other floorspace tenants including:
• QWEST
• Synergix
• Cal Airline

Security
• Our cage is secured by a cylindrical custom-cut locking sliding door, 1 1/2" square mesh and sealed feeds.
• The building exterior is monitored by stills and video cams.
• The outer perimeter is secured by a 24/7 onsite security staff, security cameras, video cams, card/PIN codes, biometric scanners and man traps.
• The floor itself is protected by card/PIN codes and patrolling security personnel.

Bandwidth
We utilize a BGP mix of 8 bandwidth providers with excellent cost/value metrics:
• AT&T
• MCI (UUNET)
• Sprint
• Qwest
• Williams
• OnFiber
• UFO
No Tier Three providers or providers known for problematic connections. Also, our 3 primary transit carriers are included in the Internap bandwidth mix.
Our bandwidth usage is no mystery. It can be viewed by the public at:
http://mycalhost.com/rtg/web/view.php?rid=1&iid=8


Bandwidth for COLO Customers
For our colo customers, we offer both premium BGP bandwidth or an option for single homed bandwidth provisioned by any one of the following carriers:
• Williams
• OnFiber
• UFO
• *Cogent
*Cogent is not included in our regular BGP mix

Uptime
Our network has held a solid 100% uptime outside scheduled system maintenance windows for the last 3 years.
DoS attacks are mitigated via the CalHost Watchdog Program monitored 24/7 by a team of Cisco and Foundry-certified engineers.
Level 1 technicians are now available as a courtesy to CalHost which allows us to take care of you faster and at much lower cost. Level 1 services includes power cycle troublshooting, cable management (moves, reseating cables) and a host of other 'inform & perform' responsibilities.


And of course, all questions and inquiries are welcome. All servers come with 1000GB bandwidth and secure per-U and colo inquiries are always welcome. Visits are unescorted (subject to standard per visit security procedures) in a dedicated locking cabinet outside the cage structure.

* Account in Good Standing Defined
If your account is found deliquent, payment is not made or paid late without reasonable prior notice, any/all promotional discounts will be lifted and pricing will subsequently match those rates posted on the website at the time deliquency is discovered.


CalHost Communications (http://www.calhost.com/?whtcoupon)
sales@calhost.com

••• WHEN ORDERING, NOTE "WHT COUPON" AT SIGNUP •••

** Want more than 2? Email us and we'll work out a deal. **

Thanks!

aplawson
03-17-2005, 03:37 PM
Special Note For New Clients:

The last sale we had like this brought some frustrating delays because we did not forsee the response we received. But good news, we're fully prepared this time so we will be maintaining our normal 24-48 hour turnaround time for all incoming orders.

Thanks,

aplawson
03-17-2005, 04:21 PM
I messed up on this- all servers come with 1000GB bandwidth.

My mistake.

dollar
03-17-2005, 05:20 PM
Did the last sale include 1000gb or 500gb per server? And your bandwidth link isn't working at the moment :)

aplawson
03-17-2005, 06:16 PM
I know I know... :)
Following the cage move the RTG program still needs to be updated. In the last sale I believe it was 500GB (not 100% sure though).

dollar
03-17-2005, 06:18 PM
ok,i thought it was as well, just curoius :)

I'll put in my vote for the guys over at CalHost, I have had nothing but good support and a fast network from them.

Nam
03-17-2005, 07:20 PM
so it's 1000GB on each server, total 2000GB on 2 servers right? Link to bandwidth usage is broken too.

aplawson
03-17-2005, 07:28 PM
That would be correct - 1000GB each.

Will probably post a sample picture from our protected area which has current bandwidth graph.

XtreMaster
03-18-2005, 12:44 AM
10 or 100 mbits?

thanks

aplawson
03-18-2005, 12:58 AM
Servers are on 100mbps ports.

defn
03-18-2005, 02:58 AM
Hi,

Is IRC allowed?

aplawson
03-18-2005, 12:38 PM
Hello defn,

No we do not allow IRC.

However, as part of a contract (usually involving multiple machines, managed services for 12 months or longer and in some cases a credit check) we do. But for most of these types of hosting contracts, IRC is a small part of the overall scope -- usually as a component facilitating technical support or a user community directly related to the hosted application/ project, and the servers are never linked to public networks.

Hope this answers your question!

XtreMaster
03-18-2005, 01:12 PM
hi i want the offer but where is the link for make the payment of subscription for paypal??

xtremgamez@hotmail.com

thanks

aplawson
03-18-2005, 01:23 PM
Within the signup form, choose PayPal as your payment method. Then once received, you will get an email from Billing@ with the amount due and you just go from there.

Just make sure in the Notes section you mention WHT COUPON so we don't charge you normal rates.

Thanks,

XtreMaster
03-19-2005, 10:09 PM
awesome support and service just one question i got the servers and u said is 100mbits port but seems is 10mbits...can u plz check?
i recommend this offer is awesome
thanks!!!!

aplawson
03-19-2005, 10:39 PM
I just checked and you are on a 100mbps port. Contact support@ if you are experiencing slowness and they'll work with you to determine if there is something we can do or if things look normal.

Even though you are on a fast port, downloads will always bottleneck at the slowest side. So if you are downloading a file from stanford.edu and they are on a 10mbit line, your download will not exceed that speed. If you are downloading a file from Speakeasy and they have a 1000mbit port, you will be the bottleneck. (FYI)

* For all support issues, remember that support@ is the fastest route to get help.

But thanks for the thumbs up! :)

v007
03-19-2005, 11:04 PM
sound great, I might consider getting one...

coolbarguy
03-20-2005, 05:10 AM
Just curious as to why it's $10 than the last offer. Is it because of the extra 500 Bandwidth?

lionfire
03-20-2005, 07:19 AM
Nice deal going on over there Adam...
Just to give my two cents, Adam and the guys over at Calhost are excellent to work with. One of the best providers out there in my book...

Nam
03-20-2005, 09:25 PM
500GB BW is nothing special, but 1000GB, which is the case, is a very good deal.

I don't need any server until April 10th, would you still have this deal until then, please?

aplawson
03-21-2005, 01:20 AM
Hello Nam,
I think this special ends on the 24th. If I were you I'd make my order by or before the 24th because when that day is past, the special is over. Otherwise, the special isn't really all that, well, special anymore. :)

XtreMaster
03-21-2005, 09:58 PM
sorry Mr Manager but u should especify that the real port is 100mbits "shared" :( not like u say that is!! i only receive max 2mbs :( i let fdc for that reason cause they claim 100mbits but its not real its shared and u receive like 10-20 mbits max

i hope u can do something with my port cause really is good deal but not with this port

thanks

aplawson
03-22-2005, 12:12 AM
If you are looking for a dedicated 100mbps line, then you will be paying $1200+ per month.

I of course will have to disagree in that I think a 100mbps port at that price, with that server, with those options and with our support is a fantastic deal. Of course, I'm biased. :)

XtreMaster
03-22-2005, 01:55 AM
well i have some servers in SM and i recieve 8-10 mb/s from the port 100mbits and i pay 89 usd per month ..then i dont know why in your port i receive only 1-2 mb/s if is 100mbits port too like u said.. maybe the technics put me in wrong port or something

thanks for your patience and your help

XtreMaster
03-22-2005, 05:37 PM
well u disconnect me for just express my 2 cents?? thats not good i already paid this month u should wait until finish the month and u can disconnect me if u want but for now i need that u reconnect me in asap plz

aplawson
03-22-2005, 10:39 PM
XtreMaster- this is not a support forum. Contact support@ immediately to discover why you were disconnected.