OpenMetal v5 Bare Metal Servers
Powered by Intel® Xeon® 6 processors
Available for pre-order · Shipping early-mid-2026
OpenMetal v5 introduces the next generation of OpenMetal infrastructure, built on Intel® Xeon® 6 processors, DDR5-6400 memory, and high-endurance NVMe storage.
v5 hardware is designed for customers planning the next phase of their infrastructure — higher density, stronger isolation, and long-term platform stability — while maintaining the predictability and transparency OpenMetal is known for.
v5 systems are scheduled to begin shipping in early 2026 and are now available for pre-order.
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Pricing to be finalized. Pre-orders reserve capacity. Initial quantities are limited.
What’s New in OpenMetal v5
OpenMetal v5 is a generational platform update, not a cosmetic refresh.
- At its core, v5 is built on Intel® Xeon® 6 processors. Compared to prior generations, this gen delivers higher core counts per socket, improved power efficiency, and a more mature foundation for modern security and confidential computing workloads.
- Memory performance takes a significant step forward with DDR5-6400 across all v5 SKUs, increasing memory bandwidth and improving performance consistency in virtualization-heavy environments.
- Storage is standardized on Micron 7500 MAX NVMe, selected for sustained performance and endurance under real production workloads — particularly important for long-lived infrastructure running databases, virtualization, and write-intensive services.
- All v5 systems include TPM support, 4x 25 Gbps networking, and configurations designed to support Intel SGX / TDX where memory topology requirements are met.
v5 Server Lineup Overview
The v5 lineup is intentionally streamlined, with three SKUs that scale cleanly across use cases while sharing a common architectural foundation. This consistency allows customers to mix SKUs within a deployment without architectural complexity.
XL v5: Dense, high-performance compute for consolidation and scale.
XL v5 is designed for customers who want to maximize compute and memory density per node. With 64 total cores and 1 TB of DDR5 memory, it is ideal for dense virtualization, private cloud cores, and consolidation-focused environments.
Large v5: Core infrastructure for virtualization and private cloud platforms
Large v5 is the workhorse of the v5 lineup. With higher per-core frequencies, balanced memory topology, and dual NVMe drives, it is ideal for virtualization clusters, OpenStack deployments, and enterprise platforms that require predictable performance under sustained load.
Medium v5: Efficient, dual-socket compute for lighter workloads and supporting roles
Medium v5 delivers modern Intel architecture and fast NVMe storage in a balanced configuration. It’s well-suited for control planes, service nodes, edge deployments, and lighter virtualization workloads where efficiency matters more than raw density.
How Pre-Ordering Works
Pre-ordering allows you to reserve v5 capacity ahead of general availability.
- Submit your pre-order request below for your desired v5 configuration
- An OpenMetal Account Manager reaches out to you validate requirements
- OpenMetal confirms availability
- Contracts are signed and partial payments are processed
- Capacity is reserved for early-mid-2026 delivery
- Final pricing and deployment timelines are confirmed closer to shipment
Frequently Asked Questions
When will v5 hardware ship?
Initial shipments are planned for early-mid-2026. Orders are first come first served
Is pricing finalized?
Final pricing will be confirmed closer to availability. Pre-orders reserve capacity, not final pricing.
Do I have to pre-pay?
A contract a minimal partial pre-payment will be needed to reserve hardware.
Can I pre-order multiple systems?
Yes. Availability will be confirmed during the pre-order process with your account manager.
Can configurations be customized?
Memory and storage layouts may be adjustable. Speak with with your account to discuss requirements.
Is this just for bare metal servers?
Hardware can be reserved either as bare metal or as a fully configured hyper-converged OpenStack powered private cloud. Each private cloud core consists of three servers.