Changelog

Following the recent launch of Ubuntu 26.04 for Virtual Servers, customers can now also deploy the latest Ubuntu release directly on dedicated AMD EPYC and Ryzen-based bare metal servers.

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is now officially available, allowing customers to deploy the latest Ubuntu long-term support release on production-ready infrastructure while benefiting from the newest performance, hardware compatibility, and system-level improvements.

We’ve introduced a small but important security improvement to how SSH access is configured when deploying or rebuilding dedicated bare metal servers.

Starting today, if you choose SSH key authentication during server installation, a root password will no longer be created or displayed in the client portal. In this case, access to the server will be possible only through the selected SSH key.

This change helps reduce the risk of brute-force attacks targeting the root user and aligns with common security practices used by many modern Linux distributions.

Cherry Servers now supports iPXE installation for dedicated bare metal servers, giving advanced users full control over operating system deployment.

With iPXE, you can install operating systems from remote images, custom scripts, or external sources, including distributions and configurations outside our officially supported OS templates.

👉 Find the full documentation here

We’re working together with Meta Pool to support the next Node Studio validator cohort on NEAR, making it easier for new validators to get started with reliable infrastructure and predictable costs.

Validators accepted into the Node Studio program can run their NEAR nodes on Cherry Server's bare metal infrastructure, deployed and managed through the Node Studio MetaPool platform.

Instead of handling infrastructure setup on their own, validators get a ready-to-use environment that is close to NEAR network nodes and optimized for validator workloads.

We’ve started rolling out an update to how DNS resolution works for dedicated servers across all Cherry Servers locations. As of today, we are introducing our own internal recursive DNS resolvers.

Until now, some servers were using public DNS resolvers or location-specific ones. In certain regions, this meant relying on external services such as 8.8.8.8 or 1.1.1.1. Going forward, dedicated servers will use the same internal DNS resolvers in every location:

• 10.100.0.53

• 10.100.0.54

These are internal IP addresses, available only within Cherry Servers’ private network. They are not reachable from the public internet.

We’re glad to announce that IPv6 is now available on Cherry Servers Bare Metal infrastructure! This update empowers developers, businesses, and Web3 builders to take advantage of the next generation of internet addressing with improved scalability and efficiency.

IPv6 replaces IPv4 and solves the long-standing challenge of address exhaustion. It introduces:

• 128-bit addresses → 3.4×10^38 unique IPs;
• Simplified header format → faster processing;
• Stateless address autoconfiguration (SLAAC) → plug-and-play networking;
• Integrated IPsec → end-to-end security;
• Elimination of NAT → direct peer-to-peer connections;
• Improved multicast & anycast → efficient data distribution.
• With IPv6, you gain more flexibility, stronger security, and future-ready infrastructure.

We’re excited to announce that AMD’s latest 5th-generation CPUs have arrived at Cherry Servers, bringing a boost in performance and efficiency to our bare metal lineup.

These processors now live in select locations and will roll out to even more of our international data centers in the coming weeks, starting a broader rollout of Gen5 hardware across our global regions.

The AMD EPYC 5th Gen processors are purpose-built to accelerate data center, cloud, AI, and enterprise workloads. They are designed to deliver the raw power and performance that modern workloads demand. The AMD Ryzen 9000 series are perfect for game development, multitasking, and streaming workloads.

Following Frankfurt and Stockholm, we’re excited to announce that 10Gbps dedicated servers are now live in our Amsterdam data center—bringing ultra-fast networking, low-latency performance, and raw bare metal power to one of Europe’s key digital hubs.

This upgrade is part of our ongoing effort to deliver high-bandwidth infrastructure closer to where our customers build and deploy. Whether you're running bandwidth-heavy applications, managing real-time communications, or serving global content at scale, 10Gbps connectivity gives you the speed and throughput to stay ahead.

Amsterdam is a strategic location for global connectivity and a top choice for businesses needing reliable, low-latency access across Western Europe and beyond. With 10Gbps availability now live in this region, our customers gain access to:

We’re excited to announce that our Solana Gen5 dedicated servers are now live at our Šiauliai, Lithuania data center—bringing next-gen performance to the heart of our Web3-optimized infrastructure.

The new AMD EPYC™ 9005 series, built on the Zen 5 and Zen 5c architectures, represents AMD’s most advanced server CPU platform to date. Designed for modern data center, AI, and cloud workloads, these processors feature enhanced core density and higher memory bandwidth.

Powered by the new AMD EPYC™ 9355 processor, our Solana Gen5 servers are built on the cutting-edge Zen 5 architecture and advanced 4nm technology. With 32 cores, 64 threads, and a robust performance up to 4.4 GHz, this CPU delivers over 35% improvement in AES-XTS throughput compared to Zen 4—ideal for blockchain node operators and compute-heavy environments.

To better meet growing demand across multiple regions, we’ve expanding our AMD Ryzen Threadripper infrastructure to Frankfurt, Germany, and Chicago, USA. These additions follow the earlier deployment of Threadripper servers in our Šiauliai, Lithuania data center.

In Frankfurt, the new AMD Threadripper machines have been deployed and are expected to go live within a week. A similar rack configuration has arrived in Chicago, with availability expected in the coming days. Join the wait list here!

You can now choose between AMD THREADRIPPER PRO 7965WX and 7975WX CPUs — either through pre-built dedicated servers or by creating a custom configuration tailored to your specific workload.