# Xeon E5-2650: specs and first steps

> Xeon E5-2650: Single Xeon E5-2650Lv3 CPU, 64GB RAM, 2x480GB SSD. Who it suits, how to order it, how it compares in its line and your first steps after delivery.

Difficulty: Beginner

Xeon E5-2650 is a whole physical server in Canada: every core, all the memory and the full disk are yours, with full root or Administrator access. Not sure yet? Read [VPS, VDS or dedicated](/guides/vps-vs-vds-vs-dedicated-server) first.

## What this plan includes

- Single Xeon E5-2650Lv3 CPU
- 64GB RAM
- 2x480GB SSD
- Unlimited Bandwidth
- 1 IPv4 Dedicated IP
- 24/7/365 Support
- IPMI access

## Who this plan suits

- Several busy sites, database servers and a host for a few virtual machines.
- Users close to this location: distance is what you feel as delay. See [choose a data center location](/guides/choose-a-data-center-location).
- Work that needs the server's own screen: the plan includes IPMI. See [IPMI, virtual console and media](/guides/ipmi-virtual-console-and-media).

## Compare the plans in this line

| Plan | Main specs |
|---|---|
| [Xeon E3-1260](/guides/plan-xeon-e3-1260) | Intel Xeon E3-1260Lv5 CPU, 16GB RAM, 480GB SSD |
| **Xeon E5-2650** (this guide) | Single Xeon E5-2650Lv3 CPU, 64GB RAM, 2x480GB SSD |

Before it: [Xeon E3-1260](/guides/plan-xeon-e3-1260).

## Order this plan

1. Compare terms and prices on the [Canada dedicated servers page](/dedicated-servers/canada), or [order Xeon E5-2650 directly](/cart.php?a=add&pid=150).
2. In the order form, choose the operating system, the location and the billing term this plan offers.
3. Pay the invoice: [checkout step by step](/guides/checkout-step-by-step). The service appears under **Services › My Services**, and we e-mail you when it is ready.

## First steps

1. Find the address and the login in your welcome e-mail; the service is under **Services › My Services**.
2. Connect with SSH on Linux ([connect to a Linux server](/guides/connect-to-linux-server-ssh)) or Remote Desktop on Windows ([first steps on Windows Server](/guides/windows-server-first-steps-rdp)).
3. Check that the hardware matches your order: [dedicated servers](/guides/dedicated-servers) lists the day-one checks.
4. Keep your own backups: [the 3-2-1 backup strategy](/guides/backup-strategy-3-2-1).

## Troubleshooting

**The order still shows Pending.** We are preparing the server and e-mail you when it is ready; see [after you order](/guides/after-you-order).

**You cannot connect.** See [server unreachable](/guides/server-unreachable).

## Next steps

- More in this line: [Canada dedicated servers](/dedicated-servers/canada).

## Frequently asked questions

### What does Xeon E5-2650 include?

Single Xeon E5-2650Lv3 CPU, 64GB RAM, 2x480GB SSD, Unlimited Bandwidth, 1 IPv4 Dedicated IP.

### Can I add memory or disks later?

Open a support ticket to ask for more memory or storage. A different processor or platform usually means moving to another server.

### Which systems can I choose?

The order form lists the systems this plan offers, and you can reinstall later from the client area.

### Where do I see the price?

On the order page: prices follow the live catalog and your currency, so they are not written in this guide.

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Source: <https://hyperdc.com/guides/products/plan-xeon-e5-2650>\
Updated: 2026-10-31