We're excited to announce that every Volt Serv VPS plan now runs on NVMe SSD storage — with no change to our pricing. It's the single biggest performance upgrade we've shipped this year, and it benefits every workload from WordPress sites to databases and automation platforms.
What is NVMe and why is it faster?
NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) is a storage interface designed specifically for solid-state drives. Older SATA SSDs were built on an interface created for spinning hard drives, which caps their throughput. NVMe connects over PCI Express, removing that bottleneck — the result is several times the throughput and dramatically lower latency.
In real-world terms: database queries return faster, application deploys complete sooner, and websites serve pages more quickly. Because page speed is a ranking and conversion factor, that's a direct win for your business.
Who benefits?
- Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Redis see faster reads and writes.
- Web apps: WordPress, Ghost, and custom apps load and respond quicker.
- Automation & AI: tools like n8n and self-hosted AI models load and execute faster.
What you need to do
Nothing. New servers are provisioned on NVMe automatically. If you'd like help confirming your configuration, our 24/7 support team is happy to assist.
Ready to feel the difference? Explore our Linux VPS plans from $4.99/mo, or read What Is a VPS? if you're new to virtual servers.