Upgrade definition
An upgrade consists of enhancing a Bare Metal server (adding hardware components, selecting a different connectivity option, etc.); it does not mean switching to a more powerful Bare Metal server, which requires a new order. You can upgrade a Bare Metal server at any time.
Downgrades are not available for Bare Metal servers.
How to renew a Bare Metal server
To renew a Bare Metal server, proceed as follows:
- Access the Bare Metal server details page;
- under Server actions (on the right), select Renew now;
- you will be redirected to cart.aruba.it;
- in the Order summary and payment section, select:
- to complete the order, select PROCEED WITH PAYMENT.
Upgrade cost calculation
The rules for calculating the upgrade cost in relation to the renewal date depend on when you request the upgrade, as follows:
during the last month,
but more than 15 days before expiration |
one month of the upgrade is charged, but renewal is not required |
| less than 15 days before expiration |
the upgrade is free of charge until the expiration date, but you must renew the service immediately, with the upgrade included in the renewal cost |
| several months before renewal |
mathematical rounding is used to calculate the number of upgrade months to be paid:
- if you request the upgrade 40 days before renewal, corresponding to 1.3 months, one month is charged;
- if you request the upgrade 80 days before renewal, corresponding to 2.6 months, three months are charged.
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Upgrade procedure
- Access the Bare Metal server details page;
- under Server actions (on the right), select Upgrade;
- you will be redirected to cart.aruba.it, where the Bare Metal server configuration procedure will start;
- modify the resources you want to upgrade and complete the procedure.