The BandwagonHost Los Angeles DC6 datacenter (official code: USCA_6), also known as DC6 CN2 GIA-E or DC6 CN2 GIA, is one of the core nodes of BandwagonHost’s premium CN2 GIA enterprise-grade network. It uses China Telecom CN2 GIA dedicated routing with a starting bandwidth of 2.5Gbps, offering low latency and high stability, making it a long-time favorite among users in China.
Although the hardware has not yet been upgraded to AMD CPUs and NVMe SSDs (as seen in the DC9 datacenter), it still uses stable Intel Xeon processors and premium routing, maintaining strong competitiveness among similar products.
Official website:
https://bandwagonhost.com/
This review covers plan configurations, network performance, latency, packet loss rate, and routing quality to help users choose the most suitable option.
1. BandwagonHost Los Angeles DC6 Plans & Pricing
| Plan | RAM | CPU | Storage | Monthly Traffic | Bandwidth | Datacenter | Price | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN2 GIA-E | 1GB | 2 cores | 20GB | 1TB | 2.5Gbps | DC6 CN2 GIA-E DC9 CN2 GIA Japan SoftBank JPOS_1 Netherlands EUNL_9 San Jose CN2 GIA Canada CN2 GIA DC3 CN2 DC8 ZNET DC2 AO DC4 MCOM Fremont FMT New Jersey USNJ New York USNY_2 New York USNY_6 Netherlands EUNL_2 Canada CABC_1 Dubai AEDXB_1 |
$49.99 / quarterly $169.99 / yearly |
Buy |
| CN2 GIA-E | 2GB | 3 cores | 40GB | 2TB | 2.5Gbps | $89.99 / quarterly $299.99 / yearly |
Buy | |
| CN2 GIA-E | 4GB | 4 cores | 80GB | 3TB | 2.5Gbps | $56.99 / monthly $549.99 / yearly |
Buy | |
| CN2 GIA-E | 8GB | 6 cores | 160GB | 5TB | 5Gbps | $86.99 / monthly $879.99 / yearly |
Buy | |
| CN2 GIA-E | 16GB | 8 cores | 320GB | 8TB | 5Gbps | $159.99 / monthly $1599.99 / yearly |
Buy | |
| CN2 GIA-E | 32GB | 10 cores | 640GB | 10TB | 10Gbps | $289.99 / monthly $2759.99 / yearly |
Buy | |
| CN2 GIA-E | 64GB | 12 cores | 1280GB | 12TB | 10Gbps | $549.99 / monthly $5399.99 / yearly |
Buy | |
| CN2 GIA-E | 64GB | 12 cores | 1280GB | 15TB | 10Gbps | $679 / monthly $6790 / yearly |
Buy | |
| CN2 GIA-E | 64GB | 12 cores | 1280GB | 20TB | 10Gbps | $899 / monthly $8999 / yearly |
Buy | |
| CN2 GIA-E | 64GB | 24 cores | 1280GB | 12TB | 10Gbps | $749.99 / monthly $7599 / yearly |
Buy |
Other Popular Plans
| Plan | RAM | CPU | Storage | Traffic | Bandwidth | Recommended Datacenter | Price | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KVM (Cheapest) | 1GB | 2 cores | 20GB | 1TB | 1Gbps | DC2 AO / DC8 ZNET | $49.99 / year | Buy |
| KVM | 2GB | 3 cores | 40GB | 2TB | 1Gbps | $52.99 / 6 months $99.99 / year |
Buy | |
| CN2 GIA-E (Recommended) | 1GB | 2 cores | 20GB | 1TB | 2.5Gbps | Multiple global datacenters | $49.99 / quarterly $169.99 / yearly |
Buy |
| HK (Premium) | 2GB | 2 cores | 40GB | 0.5TB | 1Gbps | Hong Kong / Tokyo / Osaka / Singapore | $89.99 / monthly $899.99 / yearly |
Buy |
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2. Performance Benchmark
bench.sh results (Teddysun) CPU: Intel Xeon (SierraForest) Cores: 6 @ 2.6GHz Disk I/O: ~565 MB/s average Network: up to ~7.7Gbps download/upload peak Latency to China: ~110ms–180ms depending on region
3. YABS Benchmark
Geekbench 6: Single Core: 412 Multi Core: 1574 Disk: up to 1.7GB/s Network: strong US/EU throughput, stable CN routes
4. Latency Test
Average latency in China: ~158ms
Best: Shanghai Telecom ~128ms
Hong Kong/Taiwan: ~130–140ms
Mobile/Unicom/Telecom all stable with minor variation
5. Routing & Packet Loss
DC6 uses CN2 GIA premium routing:
- China Telecom: CN2 GIA direct route (AS4134)
- China Unicom: AS4837 optimized route
- China Mobile: CMIN2 optimized route via Shanghai
Packet loss is nearly zero under normal conditions, making it suitable for production workloads.
6. Summary & Recommendations
- Budget Option: KVM $49.99/year plan
- Balanced Choice: CN2 GIA-E 1GB/2GB (best value)
- High-End Use: Hong Kong / Japan CN2 GIA for ultra-low latency
FAQ
Q1: What is better about CN2 GIA-E?
A: Enterprise-grade routing with lower latency and near-zero packet loss.
Q2: DC6 vs DC9?
A: DC9 has AMD CPU + NVMe storage; DC6 focuses on stable premium routing.
Q3: Can I switch datacenters?
A: Yes, free switching between supported locations.
Q4: Is 158ms latency good for gaming?
A: Acceptable, but HK/Japan is better for competitive gaming.
