BandwagonHost New York Data Center Hardware Upgrade: AMD EPYC + NVMe RAID-10 Officially Deployed, USNY_6 / USNY_8 Performance Fully Improved

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In May 2026, well-known VPS provider BandwagonHost announced a major backend hardware upgrade for its New York data center. This upgrade primarily affects two New York nodes, USNY_6 and USNY_8, which now fully adopt AMD EPYC server processors and NVMe RAID-10 SSD storage arrays.

For long-time BandwagonHost users, this upgrade not only brings stronger compute performance but also significantly improves disk I/O, stability, and overall workload capacity. It is especially beneficial for website hosting, databases, cross-border services, and high-concurrency applications, where the new hardware platform delivers a noticeably better experience.

At present, the New York region mainly retains USNY_6 and USNY_8 nodes, while the earlier USNY_2 node has been decommissioned.

Official website:
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1. What Was Upgraded in BandwagonHost New York Data Center?

According to the official announcement, the core upgrades focus on two major components:

• AMD EPYC data center-grade processors
• NVMe RAID-10 SSD storage arrays

Official statement:

AMD EPYC servers with NVMe RAID-10 storage in New York
New hardware is now live in New York: USNY_6 and USNY_8 locations.
New VMs are automatically deployed on the new nodes.
Existing VMs: to get a free upgrade, login to KiwiVM, and an option to upgrade will be shown.

2. Advantages of AMD EPYC Processors

AMD EPYC is one of the most widely used high-performance x86 server CPU platforms in modern data centers, commonly deployed for high-load cloud workloads.

1. Higher Multi-Core Performance

Compared with older platforms, EPYC delivers significantly stronger multi-thread processing capabilities, which benefits:

• High-traffic websites
• Docker container deployments
• Database workloads
• Build/compilation environments
• AI inference tasks
• Virtualization workloads

For VPS users, the most noticeable improvements are:

• More stable CPU performance
• Higher peak performance
• Reduced lag under heavy load

2. Larger Cache & Better Energy Efficiency

EPYC platforms provide larger L3 cache, which significantly benefits databases and random read-heavy workloads.

In addition, AMD has strong power efficiency optimization, resulting in lower heat output and improved stability.

3. Better Fit for Modern Cloud Architectures

Many high-end VPS providers are gradually migrating to AMD EPYC platforms, including:

• High-frequency VPS
• NVMe VPS
• High-bandwidth VPS
• GPU / AI nodes

This upgrade shows BandwagonHost is aligning its New York infrastructure with next-generation cloud architecture standards.

3. What Does NVMe RAID-10 Mean?

Another major upgrade in this release is the adoption of NVMe RAID-10 storage.

Advantages of NVMe SSD

NVMe is a high-speed storage protocol based on PCIe lanes, offering significant improvements over SATA SSDs:

• Lower latency
• Higher IOPS
• Faster random read/write
• Stronger concurrency handling

In real-world VPS usage, this translates into:

• Faster website loading
• Quicker database responses
• Faster file extraction
• Improved build performance

Why RAID-10 Matters

This upgrade is not just NVMe SSD, but NVMe RAID-10 arrays.

RAID-10 combines:

• RAID0 performance striping
• RAID1 redundancy mirroring

Benefits include:

• Higher read/write performance
• Reduced disk failure risk
• Improved data safety
• Better overall system stability

For production VPS workloads, RAID-10 is significantly more reliable than single NVMe drives.

4. Which New York Nodes Are Affected?

New York is a key internet hub on the US East Coast, making it suitable for:

• East US business workloads
• US–EU cross-border traffic
• International website hosting
• Global application nodes

USNY_8 is Especially Notable

USNY_8 features CN2 GIA optimized routing toward mainland China, providing significantly better connectivity quality.

Key characteristics include:

• Lower latency to China
• More stable evening peak performance
• Better China Telecom experience
• Improved cross-border connectivity quality

For users requiring China–US optimized networking, USNY_8 is the more valuable option.

5. How to Upgrade (New & Existing Users)

For New Users

• New VPS deployments are automatically placed on new hardware nodes
• No manual migration required
• Default AMD EPYC + NVMe RAID-10 environment

Free Upgrade for Existing Users

Existing users can upgrade via KiwiVM.

Steps:

1. Log in to KiwiVM panel
2. Open the VPS management page
3. Check for Upgrade/Migrate option
4. Follow on-screen instructions

The upgrade is officially provided free of charge.

Before migration, it is recommended to:

• Back up data
• Create snapshots
• Export configurations

6. Popular BandwagonHost VPS Plans

KVM Entry Plans

Suitable for:

• Personal blogs
• Learning environments
• Small websites
• Light proxy applications

CN2 GIA-E High Value Plans (Recommended)

This is one of the most popular product lines among users.

• Excellent China routing
• Multiple selectable locations
• Stable network
• Good peak-hour performance

SLA High Stability Plans

Suitable for:

• Foreign trade websites
• Long-term online services
• High stability projects

Hong Kong CN2 GIA Premium Plans

Supports:

• Hong Kong CN2 GIA
• Tokyo CN2 GIA
• Osaka CN2 GIA
• Singapore CN2 GIA

Japan Osaka CN2 GIA Plans

7. How to Choose a Plan?

Beginners

• Recommended: KVM plans

General Users

• Recommended: CN2 GIA-E series

• Stable routing
• Multiple locations
• High cost performance
• Excellent network performance

Advanced Users

• Hong Kong CN2 GIA
• Osaka CN2 GIA

Suitable for enterprise workloads, cross-border e-commerce, and low-latency applications.

8. FAQ

Do existing VPS need reinstallation after upgrade?

Not necessarily. New VPS instances are deployed directly on upgraded nodes, while existing ones may be migrated without reinstalling, though backup is recommended.

Why is USNY_8 more popular?

USNY_8 uses CN2 GIA optimized routing, offering:

• Lower latency to China
• More stable peak-hour performance
• Better China Telecom experience

Does AMD EPYC significantly improve VPS performance?

Yes, especially for:

• High-traffic websites
• Databases
• Docker workloads
• Compilation environments
• AI inference tasks

Difference between NVMe RAID-10 and normal SSD?

RAID-10 provides both performance and redundancy.

9. Conclusion

The BandwagonHost New York upgrade represents a significant hardware refresh. The AMD EPYC platform brings stronger computing power, while NVMe RAID-10 storage significantly improves I/O performance and system stability.

For New York VPS users, this upgrade enhances overall performance for hosting, cross-border services, and high-load applications.

In particular, USNY_8 with CN2 GIA routing remains highly attractive for users in mainland China.

If you are considering a BandwagonHost VPS, these upgraded nodes are definitely worth attention.