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Pricing and Features<\/h2>\n

Limestone Networks’ servers come grouped under three general categories: single-processor, dual-processor, and quad-processor. Yes, that’s right: those designations are referring to processor number, not just cores, giving you an idea of just how powerful Limestone Networks’ servers can get.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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<\/div>1st<\/sup> Place<\/span>8.8 out of 10<\/span>
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<\/div>2nd<\/sup> Place<\/span>9.5 out of 10<\/span>
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<\/div>18th<\/sup> Place<\/span>8.4 out of 10<\/span>
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Single-processor packages start at a base fee of $94 per month, though the pre-designed packages can go up to $170 per month. All packages in this category use a quad-core Intel Xeon E3 processor, with 8 GB of RAM and 10 TB of outgoing bandwidth across the board. The main differences in these packages lie in the default storage, which is set at either 500 GB or 1 TB, and the RAM, which stays at 8 GB but can use DDR3 or DDR4 cards depending on your chosen package.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, dual-processor packages start at $218 per month and go up to $540 per month. All the pre-designed packages use two Intel Xeon E5 processors, ranging from hexa- to octa- to deca-core depending on the tier. Default RAM is either 8 GB DDR3 or 32 GB DDR4, while storage is either 500 GB or 1 TB on SATA drives. Across the board, outgoing bandwidth is set at 10 TB.<\/p>\n

Similarly, quad-processor packages start at $742 per month and go up to a base fee of $1138 per month. All packages in this category use four Intel Xeon E5 processors, which can be quad-core, hexa-core, or octa-core depending on the tier. Storage, RAM, and outgoing bandwidth hold steady across all price points, though: regardless of base fee, you start at a default 500 GB of storage, 16 GB of RAM, and 10 TB of monthly data transfers.<\/p>\n

These pre-designed packages really just set a baseline, though, because you can go on to customize just about every aspect of your chosen server, as long as you’re willing to pay additional fees. You can boost RAM up to 32 GB, paying an extra $20 for each 8 GB increase in total RAM. Storage can go up to 2 TB, plus you can swap the standard SATA drives out for 10000RPM SATA or SSD storage; this can cost you anywhere from $10 to $80 extra per month. You can also opt to have your storage drives configured in RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 for an extra $35, $40, or $45 per month, respectively.<\/p>\n

Likewise, you can boost uplink port speeds (up to 1000mbps for $30), monthly bandwidth (up to a maximum 1 Gbps uplink for $600), network-attached storage (to a maximum 250 GB at $55 monthly), and your server’s accompanying IP addresses (to a maximum of 256 at $128 monthly). You can also choose from Linux or Windows operating systems, though the latter will cost you: Windows 2008 or 2012 Standard costs $20 monthly, and Datacenter Edition will set you back $110 monthly. As for control panel software, you’ve got a wealth of options: OpenVZ and Webmin come free, but you can also get Softaculous, various editions of Plesk, SoulsVM, DirectAdmin, and cPanel\/WHM for the corresponding fees. Similarly, you can choose from an array of MySQL and MSSQL editions if you need to work with databases.<\/p>\n

If that train of fees makes your wallet nervous, consider checking out Limestone Networks’ clearance lineup instead. You won’t get the latest processors, but the ones on offer aren’t terrible: at the time of this review, for example, you can get either Intel Xeon E3 or E5 CPUs, configured as single quad-core, dual hexa-cores, or dual octa-cores. Prices go as low as $85 for the lowest-tier server up to $420 for the beefiest ones. RAM and outgoing bandwidth are the same across packages at 8 GB and 10 TB respectively, though storage varies from a below-average 250 GB to a decent 500 GB. Like the standard packages, you’ll get the same menu of optional customizations, so watch out for additional fees.<\/p>\n

Servers are unmanaged by default, but you can opt into Limestone Networks’ support and monitoring services or its proactive managed support plans. For $10 monthly, standard support with monitoring gives you additional 10-minute uptime monitoring. Premium support increases your free monthly OS reloads to 3, gives you 3 hours a week of incident KVM, and access to direct support chat and premium phone support, all for $20 monthly. Routine Checkup managed support costs $40 monthly and offloads server maintenance and troubleshooting tasks like OS patches and routine malware scans to Limestone Networks’ teams. Proactive Management, at $80 per month, adds instant downtime investigation, free and unlimited per-incident tickets, security breach troubleshooting, and analysis of your server activity.<\/p>\n

Limestone Networks offers a straightforward service level agreement for network uptime and hardware. The company guarantees 99.9% uptime, which is decent but somewhat lacking in comparison to some competitors’ 99.99% or 100% uptime guarantees. Nevertheless, there’s a robust credit compensation chart for any dips in Limestone Networks’ service. Likewise, the hardware SLA guarantees a maximum of 4 hours for faulty hardware replacement or scheduled hardware upgrades, with corresponding credit percentages for any delays in excess of the stipulated maximum.<\/p>\n

Customer Support<\/h2>\n

Limestone Networks maintains an organized knowledge base and forums. They also have a support ticket system, and support staff can be reached 24\/7\/365 through an online form, phone, or livechat. For the managed server plans, bear in mind that direct support chat and premier phone support are only available from Monday to Friday, 6 AM – 10 PM CDT.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>

What's the Verdict on Limestone Networks?<\/h3><\/div>Worth It, Some Issues<\/a><\/div><\/section>
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Limestone Networks Dedicated Hosting Review – Conclusion<\/h2>\n

If you’re an experienced hand at server management or web hosting, then Limestone Networks can serve as a platform to craft good deals for your next dedicated server. From standard packages to clearance units, you’re likely to find a suitable setup at a reasonable price. What’s more, you get full control and tons of flexibility when it comes to configuring your server’s hardware and software capabilities, though Limestone Networks also helps out novices with optional server management packages. The company has robust service level agreements so you know what claims you’re entitled to, which is a big plus in light of Limestone Networks’ lack of a money-back guarantee. Ultimately, though, if you want comprehensive choices at reasonable prices, give Limestone Networks a try.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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