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reserved bare metal, cost savings, guaranteed capacity |
bare-metal |
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{{site.data.keyword.baremetal_long}} reserved instances offering is a great option if you want guaranteed resources for future deployments and cost savings. You choose between either a 1-year or a 3-year contract. You are guaranteed reserved instances within the POD and data center of your choice for the life of the contract term.
Reserved bare metal server instances offer many conveniences, including the following advantages:
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Guaranteed availability
When you reserve capacity, the capacity is guaranteed for the life of your contract term.
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Global availability
The reserved bare metal server offering is available in data centers across the globe.
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Reliable provisioning
You can provision and reclaim bare metal server instances at any time.
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Cost savings
Choosing either a 1-year or a 3-year contract term allows for consistent monthly payments and reduced costs compared to hourly or monthly bare metal server billing cycles.
Consider the following limitations before you reserve capacity and provision reserved bare metal server instances:
- You can't upgrade or downgrade your instances.
- Your reserved capacity contract can't be canceled.
An email notification is sent one month before the end of the term on your reserved bare metal server capacity.