In recent years, BandwagonHost has continuously upgraded its overseas data centers. The US Los Angeles DC9 node (labeled in the panel as DC9 AMD+NVMe, CT CN2GIA, CMIN2, CUP [USCA_9]) has attracted significant attention from users. This article provides a comprehensive 2025 review covering plan configurations, performance benchmarks, latency, packet loss, and routing. Notably, this data center has been upgraded to AMD + NVMe hardware, delivering significantly improved overall performance.
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## 1. BandwagonHost Los Angeles DC9 Plan Overview
The Los Angeles DC9 data center belongs to the CN2 GIA-E series and supports switching between multiple locations. Different plans mainly vary in resources and pricing, while routing and node options remain consistent.
| Plan | RAM | CPU | Disk | Traffic/month | Bandwidth | Locations | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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/quarter $169.99/year |
Buy |
| CN2 GIA-E | 2GB | 3 cores | 40GB | 2TB | 2.5Gbps | $89.99/quarter $299.99/year |
Buy | |
| CN2 GIA-E | 4GB | 4 cores | 80GB | 3TB | 2.5Gbps | $56.99/month $549.99/year |
Buy | |
| CN2 GIA-E | 8GB | 6 cores | 160GB | 5TB | 5Gbps | $86.99/month $879.99/year |
Buy | |
| CN2 GIA-E | 16GB | 8 cores | 320GB | 8TB | 5Gbps | $159.99/month $1599.99/year |
Buy | |
| CN2 GIA-E | 32GB | 10 cores | 640GB | 10TB | 10Gbps | $289.99/month $2759.99/year |
Buy | |
| CN2 GIA-E | 64GB | 12 cores | 1280GB | 12TB | 10Gbps | $549.99/month $5399.99/year |
Buy | |
| CN2 GIA-E | 64GB | 12 cores | 1280GB | 15TB | 10Gbps | $679/month $6790/year |
Buy | |
| CN2 GIA-E | 64GB | 12 cores | 1280GB | 20TB | 10Gbps | $899/month $8999/year |
Buy | |
| CN2 GIA-E | 64GB | 24 cores | 1280GB | 12TB | 10Gbps | $749.99/month $7599/year |
Buy |
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## 2. Overall Performance of DC9
Based on benchmark tests (bench.sh and yabs.sh), the AMD EPYC CPU achieves around 1466 single-core and 6455 multi-core scores, indicating strong performance. NVMe SSD speeds reach nearly 1GB/s, delivering excellent I/O performance. The hardware is fully capable of handling high-load workloads.
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## 3. Latency Test Results
Latency tests across major Chinese networks show that China Telecom, China Unicom, and China Mobile connections to DC9 generally stay under 200ms, with an average of around 150ms. Considering the physical distance between China and the US, this is close to the theoretical limit and remains stable.
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## 4. Packet Loss Test
Long-term testing shows near-zero packet loss across all three major networks (Telecom, Unicom, Mobile). The routing stability is excellent, making it suitable for reliability-sensitive applications.
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## 5. Return Routing Analysis
Return paths are as follows:
- China Telecom / Unicom → CN2 GIA premium route
- China Mobile → CMIN2 premium route
This combination is currently one of the best available options, ensuring high-quality connectivity from mainland China. Although CUP is labeled in the configuration, no active routing evidence was observed during testing.
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## 6. Final Summary
Overall, the BandwagonHost US Los Angeles DC9 data center stands out clearly:
- Hardware Performance: AMD EPYC + NVMe delivers top-tier performance.
- Network Quality: Low latency, near-zero packet loss, and high-speed CN2 GIA / CMIN2 routing.
- Value for Money: Starting at $169.99/year for CN2 GIA access, highly competitive among similar offerings.
For users with a larger budget, limited-time special plans are often even more cost-effective.
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## FAQ
Q1: What is the difference between DC9 and DC6?
A1: The routing is similar, but DC9 uses upgraded AMD + NVMe hardware, offering better overall performance.
Q2: What are the advantages of CN2 GIA?
A2: CN2 GIA is China Telecom’s premium international network with lower latency and higher stability, ideal for high-quality China–US connectivity.
Q3: Who is DC9 suitable for?
A3: It is suitable for cross-border e-commerce, game acceleration, remote work, and high-concurrency applications, especially enterprise users requiring stability.
Q4: Are there discounts available?
A4: Official limited-time promotions are released periodically. It is recommended to follow update channels for the latest deals.
