Manage vRack Private Bandwidth via the OVHcloud API

Objective

With the private network, compatible dedicated servers benefit from a guaranteed minimum bandwidth of 1 Gbps. In the event of increased activity, this bandwidth can be increased on compatible servers.

In this guide, we explain how you can easily increase or decrease the private bandwidth of a dedicated server.

Requirements

• A vRack service activated in your account
• A Dedicated Server compatible with the vRack
• Access to the OVHcloud API

Instructions

Find available services

Use the following API call to list all the available services for upgrade (or downgrade) and verify that the service you wish to upgrade/downgrade is listed:

Find the plan code

List available offers and find the planCode of your choice with the API call below:

Enter the variables:

• serviceName: the name of your dedicated server, for example ns1234567.ip-203.0.113.eu

The RESPONSE field should display information similar to the following:

Review your order

Use the following API call for a preview of your order, including pricing:

Enter the variables:

• planCode: the reference retrieved in the previous step
• serviceName: the name of your dedicated server
• quantity: 1

The RESPONSE field should display information similar to the following:

Submit your order

To officially submit the order, use the following API call:

The order will be processed once you have clicked Execute. The amount displayed corresponds to your option’s first billing month, calculated on a pro rata basis for the current month.

Go further

Managing Dedicated Server Bandwidth via the OVHcloud API

Configuring the vRack on your Dedicated Servers

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