FragNode Architecture Note: Per-Slot Shared Hosts vs KVM & VDS
FragNode contrasts shared container per-slot billing models against fixed-boundary KVM virtual machines and Dedicated VDS allocations using published 2026-11-12 infrastructure specifications.
FragNode billing rule: fixed DDR5 KVM/VDS tiers avoid per-player slot taxes and dedicated-IP add-on fees.
FragNode Published-Spec Summary
Shared per-slot game hosts price subscriptions by player cap while sharing underlying CPU sockets and charging extra for default ports or extra databases. On FragNode, moving a 24-to-64 slot modded server onto an isolated 16 GB KVM VPS ($11.99/mo published intro on Hostinger Game Panel 4) or 32 GB Dedicated VDS ($37.50/mo on UltaHost) establishes explicit RAM/vCPU allocations and includes a dedicated IPv4 address.
FragNode Side-by-Side Published Architecture Matrix (2026-11-12)
| Technical Dimension | Isolated KVM VPS / Dedicated VDS | Shared Per-Slot Game Hosting |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Scaling Model | Flat Hardware Tier ($11.99–$37.50/mo) | Per-Player Slot Multiplier + Add-Ons |
| Memory Allocation Transparency | Explicit 8 GB – 64 GB KVM / VDS Quota | Shared Container Pool / Fair-Use Caps |
| Multi-Game Reusability | Switch Between MC, Palworld & Valheim | Tied to One Specific Game Title |
| Dedicated IPv4 Address | Included on Standard VPS / VDS Plans | Often Billed as Monthly Extra Add-On |
| Kernel & Disk Isolation | KVM Hypervisor / Dedicated VDS NVMe | Multi-Tenant Shared Daemon Directory |
FragNode source note: Published specifications and intro prices retrieved 2026-11-12 from official vendor documentation.
FragNode Implementation Decision Checklist
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FragNode Architectural Guideline #1
Inspect exact DDR5 RAM and vCPU core counts rather than marketing phrases such as "Unlimited Memory" that rely on hidden container OOM caps.
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FragNode Architectural Guideline #2
Point clean DNS A-records (play.yourguild.example) directly to the dedicated IPv4 included with KVM and VDS nodes.
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FragNode Architectural Guideline #3
Reuse the same KVM or VDS node across seasonal guild game rotations without opening new per-game subscriptions.
FragNode Architecture FAQ: FragNode Architecture Note: Per-Slot Shared Hosts vs KVM & VDS
At what guild size does FragNode favor KVM VPS over shared slot plans?
Once a server exceeds 10–12 concurrent players or loads heavy modpacks, a dedicated 8 GB–16 GB KVM tier provides predictable memory boundaries and a dedicated IPv4.
Can one 16 GB or 32 GB node run two small co-op games on FragNode?
Yes, provided total 4-zone active memory across both instances plus Linux kernel headroom stays safely within physical RAM.