Bandwidth Pooling for Reseller Dedicated Servers at Netrouting

Bandwidth Pooling for Reseller Dedicated Servers at Netrouting

At Netrouting, we give our resellers more than just bare metal hardware — we give them the tools to maximize value for their clients. One of the most powerful features of our Reseller Program is bandwidth pooling, a flexible way to allocate and manage network traffic across multiple servers without waste or surprise overages. There are no setup fees to enable pooling.

Why Bandwidth Pooling Matters for Resellers

Bandwidth usage rarely looks the same across every server. Without pooling, unused bandwidth on one node can’t help another that’s running hot. Pooling solves this by grouping traffic allowances together so you can right-size costs and keep performance consistent.

• Efficiency: Use one shared pool instead of per-server silos.
• Control: Allocate bandwidth to the servers that need it most.
• Cost savings: Avoid paying for capacity that sits idle.
• Simple operations: Pools are scoped per VLAN so management stays clean.

Method 1: Terabyte-Based Bandwidth Pooling (IN+OUT)

Buy servers with a monthly metered bandwidth package (e.g., 100 TB). All servers inside the same VLAN contribute to — and draw from — the same TB pool. Usage is counted as IN + OUT combined.

• You can group multiple subnets into the same VLAN to share one pool.
• Requesting another VLAN starts a separate bandwidth pool.
• This method applies to traffic-based billing only and is not available on unmetered series.
• Billing is always total IN + OUT per VLAN.
• No setup fees — enable or adjust pooling anytime.

Example: Inbound and outbound usage per day are stacked; the sum (IN+OUT) counts toward your monthly TB plan.

Method 2: 95th Percentile Bandwidth Pooling

Purchase a VLAN-scoped bandwidth commit (e.g., 2 Gbps, 5 Gbps) and distribute it freely across your servers. Billing is based on the 95th percentile — short spikes are discounted so brief bursts don’t drive your bill. This model is great when inbound and outbound are active at different times and you want to avoid paying for simultaneous IN+OUT peaks.

• Ideal for predictable daily patterns and bursty workloads.
• Each VLAN has its own 95th percentile package (one VLAN = one pool).
• Protects against brief traffic surges; focuses on sustained usage.
• No setup fees — scale commits as your footprint grows.

Example: Spikes above the dashed 95th line are ignored for billing, so only sustained peaks matter.

Which Model Should I Choose?

• Choose Terabyte-Based if you want simple, predictable metering and your usage is best measured in total volume (IN+OUT).
• Choose 95th Percentile if traffic is bursty or if IN and OUT peak at different times; you’ll avoid paying for short spikes and simultaneous directions.

Scope & Pooling Rules

• Pooling is VLAN-based. Each VLAN maintains its own bandwidth pool and billing model.
• You can group multiple subnets into the same VLAN to share one pool.
• Requesting an additional VLAN starts a new pool.

Related Features for Resellers

• BYOIP & BYOASN — bring your own prefixes/ASN and announce over our network, no router required.
• Bonding on Ubuntu with Netplan — aggregate multiple NICs for higher per-server throughput.

Getting Started

1. Apply to the Netrouting Reseller Program.
2. Choose your pooling model: Terabyte-based or 95th percentile.
3. Tell us which servers/subnets belong in each VLAN pool; we’ll provision pools accordingly.
4. Monitor usage in your portal and adjust pool sizes as your customer base grows.

Tip: Pair bandwidth pooling with BYOIP/BYOASN to keep your brand’s IP reputation and routing identity consistent while scaling your dedicated server reseller business.