Dedicated Servers & Private Cloud Infrastructure for Annapolis, Maryland, United States
Served by OpenMetal’s Ashburn data center — estimated 6.586 ms avg latency based on tests from nearby Washington, D.C.
Data Center Choices for Annapolis Businesses
OpenMetal has a wide range of enterprise dedicated servers available both as bare metal and within a hosted private cloud. For those looking for best dedicated servers for a Annapolis based business, we have two data center locations that can serve your purpose.
Ashburn
Average Ping Time: ~6.586 ms (from Washington, D.C.)
⭐ Best Choice for Annapolis
Los Angeles
Average Ping Time: ~66.739 ms (from Washington, D.C.)
Higher latency — suited for redundancy and failover
Estimated Latency for Annapolis to OpenMetal
Our Data Center Recommendation for Annapolis
Based on latency measured from nearby Washington, D.C. (6.586 ms adjusted avg), our Ashburn facility is expected to remain well within the ideal range for latency-sensitive workloads, including cybersecurity operations, classified data platforms, and state government applications
For Annapolis businesses, OpenMetal’s Ashburn facility provides low-latency connectivity with NIST 800-53 HIGH facility certification, HIPAA-eligible dedicated infrastructure, and predictable pricing at a fraction of GovCloud costs.
Ping Test Results for Annapolis (measured from Washington, D.C.)
| Data Center | Min (ms) | Avg (ms) | Max (ms) | Mdev (ms) | Adjusted Avg (ms) | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburn ★ | 1.501 | 1.586 | 1.648 | 0.048 | 6.586 | IDEAL |
| Los Angeles | 61.695 | 61.739 | 61.801 | 0.035 | 66.739 | SUITABLE FOR THROUGHPUT |
Adjusted avg adds 5 ms to raw avg to account for last-mile network overhead. Test date: March 2026.
Latency shown is based on a live test from Washington, D.C. (approximately 40 miles from Ashburn) to OpenMetal’s Ashburn data center. Annapolis is approximately 25 miles farther from the Ashburn facility than Washington, D.C., so actual latency is expected to be slightly higher than the 6.59 ms measured from D.C.
Raw Ping: Washington, D.C. → Ashburn (173.231.194.20)
--- 173.231.194.20 ping statistics ---
5 packets transmitted, 5 received, 0% packet loss, time 4008ms
rtt min/avg/max/mdev = 1.501/1.586/1.648/0.048 msRaw Ping: Washington, D.C. → Los Angeles (216.194.174.6)
--- 216.194.174.6 ping statistics ---
5 packets transmitted, 5 received, 0% packet loss, time 4007ms
rtt min/avg/max/mdev = 61.695/61.739/61.801/0.035 msTraceroute: Washington, D.C. → Ashburn
traceroute to 173.231.194.20 (173.231.194.20), 30 hops max, 60 byte packets
1 * *
2 port-channel8313.ccr92.dca04.atlas.cogentco.com (154.54.91.42) 0.127 ms 0.210 ms
3 be3026.ccr41.iad02.atlas.cogentco.com (154.54.45.178) 1.627 ms be8413.ccr41.iad02.atlas.cogentco.com (154.54.5.218) 1.560 ms
4 telia.iad02.atlas.cogentco.com (154.54.12.62) 1.549 ms 1.294 ms
5 198.46.80.118 (198.46.80.118) 1.663 ms 198.46.80.117 (198.46.80.117) 2.149 ms
6 198.46.80.118 (198.46.80.118) 1.662 ms 1.620 ms
7 173.231.194.14 (173.231.194.14) 1.212 ms 1.438 ms
8 173.231.194.20 (173.231.194.20) 1.275 ms !X 1.567 ms !XAshburn Data Center Specifications
64,723 sq ft facility with 12.6MW critical IT load, N+2 distributed redundancy, power densities up to 22kW per rack, and three diverse fiber entry points.
| Facility | Ashburn, Virginia Data Center |
| Tier | N+2 Redundancy — Distributed redundancy architecture across power, cooling, and network |
| Certifications | SOC1 Type II, SOC2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 50001, PCI DSS, NIST 800-53 HIGH |
| Power | 12.6MW critical IT load, N+2 distributed redundancy, up to 22kW per rack |
| Cooling | N+2 redundant cooling |
| Security | 24×7 onsite security, biometric access controls |
| Compliance | NIST 800-53 HIGH, PCI DSS, SOC1/2 Type II, ISO 27001 |
| Network | Three diverse fiber entry points |
Certifications listed above are held by the facility operator. OpenMetal additionally offers HIPAA-eligible infrastructure with BAA support at the organizational level.
Why Choose OpenMetal for Annapolis?
OpenMetal deploys from an Ashburn data center approximately 65 miles from downtown Annapolis, providing low-latency connectivity for defense, cybersecurity, and state government workloads across the Annapolis metro.
Low-Latency Ashburn Connectivity for Annapolis
A ping test from nearby Washington, D.C. measured 6.59 ms adjusted average latency to OpenMetal’s Ashburn facility. Annapolis is approximately 25 miles farther from Ashburn than D.C., so actual latency will be higher. Direct latency from Annapolis has not been tested, but given the relatively short distance to Ashburn, performance is expected to remain well suited for cybersecurity operations, classified data platforms, and state government applications.
NIST 800-53 HIGH, CMMC, and Cyber Compliance
The Ashburn facility is certified to NIST 800-53 HIGH and maintains SOC1/2 Type II, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS certifications. OpenMetal separately offers HIPAA-eligible infrastructure with BAA support at the organizational level. For Annapolis cybersecurity firms and defense contractors subject to CMMC, FISMA, and CUI handling requirements, this combined stack covers core compliance frameworks on single-tenant dedicated hardware that eliminates shared-environment audit risks.
GPU-Ready Infrastructure
Run private AI and ML workloads on dedicated NVIDIA A100 and H100 GPUs. No shared tenancy, no noisy neighbors. Deploy GPU clusters alongside your private cloud and bare metal infrastructure in the same facility.
Deploy in Under a Minute
OpenMetal’s on-demand provisioning delivers production-ready private cloud infrastructure in under 60 seconds. No procurement delays, no sales calls required. Start building immediately.
Cut Costs vs. AWS GovCloud and Azure Government
Annapolis defense contractors and state agencies routinely pay premium rates for AWS GovCloud and Azure Government regions in the same Virginia corridor. OpenMetal delivers equivalent Ashburn proximity with predictable flat-rate monthly billing, no egress surcharges on private network traffic, and dedicated bare metal infrastructure that eliminates noisy-neighbor performance variance.
Dedicated Servers & Cloud Infrastructure in Annapolis
Annapolis, MD is Maryland’s state capital and home to the United States Naval Academy, the Naval Information Warfare Center, and a growing corridor of cybersecurity firms supporting DoD and intelligence community contracts under NIST 800-53, CMMC, and FISMA frameworks. The city’s maritime economy intersects with a defense technology sector that generates substantial volumes of classified and CUI-regulated data. State government agencies operating under Maryland’s cybersecurity standards add further demand for compliant infrastructure. In 2026, Annapolis organizations are modernizing from legacy on-premises systems to private cloud without sacrificing the compliance posture required by federal and state contracts. OpenMetal deploys from an Ashburn facility approximately 65 miles from downtown Annapolis. A ping test from nearby Washington, D.C. measured 6.59 ms adjusted average latency to the Ashburn facility; Annapolis is farther, so actual latency will be higher but is expected to remain in the ideal range. For Annapolis defense contractors and state agencies seeking dedicated, single-tenant infrastructure with predictable pricing and no egress surcharges, OpenMetal provides a cost-effective alternative to AWS GovCloud and Azure Government.
Last updated: March 2026
Suggested Products for Annapolis from Our Catalog
Available at the Ashburn facility. Prices shown are estimated monthly costs.
Hosted Private Cloud – Large v4
CPU: 2x Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y
RAM: 512 GB DDR5
Storage: 12.8 TB NVMe SSD
Bandwidth: 4 Gbps
Monthly Price: $5373/mo (3-node cluster)
Bare Metal – Large v4
CPU: 2x Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y
RAM: 512 GB DDR5
Storage: 12.8 TB NVMe SSD
Bandwidth: 4 Gbps
Monthly Price: $1467/mo
GPU Server – NVIDIA A100
CPU: 1x AMD EPYC 7272
RAM: 256 GB DDR4
Storage: 1 TB NVMe SSD
Bandwidth: 20 Mbps
GPU: NVIDIA A100
Monthly Price: $2439/mo
How do I know if a data center location is the right choice?
Choosing the right data center for your workloads depends on latency requirements, compliance needs, and where your users are. For Annapolis, OpenMetal’s nearest facility is in Ashburn, approximately 65 miles from downtown Annapolis.
A ping test from nearby Washington, D.C. measured an average round-trip time of 1.586 ms (6.586 ms adjusted for last-mile overhead). Annapolis is farther from the Ashburn facility, so actual latency will be somewhat higher, but this connection is expected to remain well within the ideal range for latency-sensitive workloads, including cybersecurity operations, classified data platforms, and state government applications
Latency shown is based on a live test from Washington, D.C. (approximately 40 miles from Ashburn) to OpenMetal’s Ashburn data center. Annapolis is approximately 25 miles farther from the Ashburn facility than Washington, D.C., so actual latency is expected to be slightly higher than the 6.59 ms measured from D.C.
Verdict: IDEAL For Annapolis businesses, OpenMetal’s Ashburn facility provides low-latency connectivity with NIST 800-53 HIGH facility certification, HIPAA-eligible dedicated infrastructure, and predictable pricing at a fraction of GovCloud costs.
Frequently Asked Questions: Annapolis Data Center
Q. Does OpenMetal have a data center in Annapolis?
OpenMetal does not have a data center directly in Annapolis, MD. The nearest facility is in Ashburn, approximately 65 miles from downtown Annapolis. Latency is estimated at approximately 6.586 ms based on measurements from nearby Washington, D.C..
Q. What is the ping time from Annapolis to OpenMetal’s nearest data center?
Based on a ping test from nearby Washington, D.C., the estimated average latency from Annapolis to OpenMetal’s nearest data center in Ashburn is approximately 6.586 ms adjusted. A secondary facility in Los Angeles averages 66.739 ms adjusted. The reference measurements were taken in March 2026.
Q. What OpenMetal dedicated server and cloud options are available for Annapolis businesses?
OpenMetal offers Bare Metal Dedicated Servers, Hosted Private Cloud, GPU Servers, and Ceph Storage Clusters for Annapolis businesses, all served from the Ashburn facility.
Q. Does the Ashburn facility support NIST 800-53 and CMMC compliance for Annapolis defense and cyber organizations?
Yes. The Ashburn data center facility is certified to NIST 800-53 HIGH and maintains SOC1/2 Type II, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS certifications. Separately, OpenMetal offers HIPAA-eligible infrastructure with BAA support at the organizational level. This certification stack supports Annapolis cybersecurity firms and defense contractors subject to CMMC, FISMA, and CUI handling requirements, all on single-tenant dedicated hardware that eliminates shared-environment compliance risks.
Q. How quickly can OpenMetal deploy infrastructure for Annapolis businesses?
OpenMetal can deploy production-ready private cloud infrastructure in under 60 seconds. Bare metal servers are provisioned on-demand with no procurement delays. For Annapolis businesses, infrastructure is deployed at the Ashburn facility and accessible immediately.
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