Infrastructure Upgrade: More Power, Better Performance

We’re excited to announce a major infrastructure upgrade that brings significantly better performance to all Mamba Host customers.

Highlights

Dell R630 nodes with dual Xeon E5-2680v4 CPUs, 128GB RAM, and NVMe storage
10Gbps networking with 1Tbps+ DDoS mitigation and sub-20ms latency
Seamless migration with automated backups and zero downtime for 98% of servers

What’s New?
What This Means for You
Technical Details
Migration Process
What’s Next?
Performance Benchmarks
Pricing Impact
Customer Feedback
Get the Most Out of Your Server
Thank You

What’s New?

Hardware Specifications

Our new Dell R630 servers pack serious power:

2× Intel Xeon E5-2680v4 processors (28 cores, 56 threads)
128GB DDR4 ECC RAM for reliable operation
NVMe SSD storage for blazing-fast disk I/O
10Gbps network uplinks for optimal connectivity

Performance Improvements

Early testing shows impressive gains:

40% faster server start times for Minecraft and FiveM
60% better disk I/O performance with NVMe SSDs
Lower latency across all game types
Improved stability under high player loads

What This Means for You

Current Customers

All existing servers have been migrated to the new infrastructure at no additional cost. You should notice:

Faster server restarts
Smoother gameplay with less lag
Better performance during peak hours
Improved file transfer speeds via FTP/SFTP

New Customers

All new game servers and Discord bots automatically deploy on the upgraded infrastructure. You get enterprise-grade performance from day one.

Technical Details

Storage Architecture

We’ve transitioned from traditional SATA SSDs to NVMe drives:

4× faster sequential reads (3500 MB/s vs 550 MB/s)
3× faster random IOPS for database operations
Lower latency for map loading and chunk generation

Network Topology

Our network has been optimized for gaming:

Sub-20ms latency to major North American cities
DDoS protection with 1Tbps+ mitigation capacity
Redundant uplinks for 99.9% uptime
BGP routing for optimal path selection

Memory Configuration

With 128GB RAM per node, we can:

Allocate more resources to high-memory games (Rust, ARK)
Run larger Minecraft servers with extensive modpacks
Support more concurrent Discord bots per node
Maintain better performance isolation between customers

Migration Process

The migration was completed over a 72-hour maintenance window with:

Zero downtime for 98% of servers
Automated backups before migration
Post-migration verification of all services
24/7 support availability during the process

Customers with scheduled downtime received:

7-day advance notice
Migration scheduling options
Compensation credits (1 week free)
Priority support access

What’s Next?

This upgrade sets the foundation for exciting future improvements:

Q1 2026

Additional geographic locations
IPv6 support
Advanced DDoS filtering
Custom firewall rules

Q2 2026

One-click modpack installation
Server templates marketplace
Real-time performance monitoring
Automated scaling options

Q3 2026

Geographic redundancy
Multi-region deployment
Advanced backup options
API for server management

Performance Benchmarks

Real-world testing on the new infrastructure:

Minecraft Server (Paper 1.20)

Start time: 8 seconds (previously 14s)
Chunk generation: 2.1 chunks/ms (previously 1.3)
Plugin loading: 3.2 seconds (previously 5.5s)

FiveM Server (Latest)

Resource loading: 12 seconds (previously 22s)
Player connection time: 6 seconds (previously 11s)
Script execution: 35% faster average

Discord Bot (Node.js)

Bot startup: 1.8 seconds (previously 3.2s)
Command response: <50ms (previously ~80ms)
Database queries: 60% faster

Pricing Impact

Good news: Prices remain unchanged! Despite the significant hardware upgrade, we’re maintaining our competitive pricing:

Discord Bot Hosting: Still from $1.99/mo
Minecraft Servers: Still from $2.99/mo
Game Servers: Still from $5.49-$8.99/mo

We believe in delivering maximum value to our gaming community.

Customer Feedback

Early feedback from customers on the new infrastructure:

“Night and day difference! My Minecraft server with 200+ plugins now starts in under 10 seconds.” — Alex M.

“FiveM loading times dropped from 25 seconds to 12. Players are noticing the difference!” — Jordan T.

“My Discord bot handles 10K+ servers without breaking a sweat now.” — Casey R.

Get the Most Out of Your Server

To maximize performance on the new infrastructure:

Update your server software to the latest version
Review resource allocation — you may be able to downgrade and save money
Enable mod/plugin caching for faster restarts
Use our optimization guides in the blog

Thank You

This upgrade represents our commitment to providing the best game server hosting experience. We’re grateful for your support and excited for what’s ahead!

Have questions about the upgrade? Contact our support team:

Email: support@mambahost.com
Discord: Join our community
Live Chat: Available 24/7 in your control panel

Ready to experience the new infrastructure? View our plans and deploy your server in minutes.