Hong Kong Dedicated Server, Multi-IP Server & Colocation Guide (CN2 GIA)
For physical servers in Hong Kong you can rent a Hong Kong dedicated server, rent a Hong Kong multi-IP (site cluster) server with a /24 block, or bring your own hardware for Hong Kong colocation or half/full rack rental. IMIDC (Rainbow Network Limited) runs Hong Kong as its flagship location, with CN2 GIA and BGP multi-carrier connectivity. Hong Kong dedicated servers start from $139/month, Hong Kong native IP multi-IP servers (1 + 253 IPv4) from $318/month, and colocation runs from 1U/2U/4U to half and full racks. The live price on the IMIDC website applies. All three share the same low-latency network to mainland China. What differs is who owns the hardware, how many IPs you need and how big you plan to grow.
Key Takeaways
- IMIDC's Hong Kong facility offers CN2 GIA and BGP multi-carrier lines, with low latency to mainland China and fast international access. No ICP filing is needed, so servers are usable as soon as they're activated.
- A Hong Kong multi-IP server is a dedicated server plus a /24 block (253 usable IPv4), so each site can use its own Hong Kong native IP. It suits compliant multi-site projects indexed by both Baidu and Google.
- The Hong Kong facility also provides VPS, dedicated servers, colocation, IP rental, BGP/Anycast and CDN, so you can combine them in one location.
- Colocation includes 1U/2U/4U, half/full racks, racking and installation, remote hands and 24/7 access by appointment, and IMIDC can announce your own IP block.
- IMIDC has served 5,000+ clients since 2014, is a member of RIPE NCC, APNIC, ARIN and AFRINIC, and offers 24/7 multilingual support and free migration.
1. Match Your Need to the Right Option
| Need | Recommended option | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate site, cross-border store, game server, API | Hong Kong dedicated server | Fully dedicated, fast delivery, no hardware to buy |
| Dozens to hundreds of sites or stores needing separate IPs | Hong Kong multi-IP server | A whole /24 at once, easier than buying scattered IPs |
| Existing servers, storage or specialized hardware | 1U/2U/4U colocation | You control the hardware and pay per slot |
| Private cluster, large deployment, expansion | Half/full rack | Plan space and cabling as a whole |
| Your own ASN and IP block in Hong Kong | Colocation + BGP/Anycast | IMIDC announces customer-owned IP blocks |
The IMIDC knowledge base already covers how CN2 GIA works and how it holds up at peak hours. This article covers only which deployment model to choose.
2. IMIDC Hong Kong Dedicated and Multi-IP Server Plans
Plans from the IMIDC Hong Kong dedicated server page. Monthly starting prices; the live price applies, and stock is shown on the order page:
| Plan | CPU | RAM | Disk | Bandwidth | IPs | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HK Dedicated E3-16G-1T | Intel Xeon E3-1230 V3 | 16GB | 1×1TB SATA | 100Mbps Global | 1 IPv4 | from $139 |
| HK Dedicated E5-32G-1T | 2× Intel Xeon E5-2630L | 32GB DDR3 | 1×1TB SATA | 100Mbps Global | 1 IPv4 | from $169 |
| HK Multi-IP E3-16G-1T-1*/24 | Intel Xeon E3-1230 V3 | 16GB | 1×1TB SATA | 100Mbps Global | 1 + 253 IPv4 | from $318 |
| HK high-spec host | 2× Intel Xeon Gold 6388 | 512GB | 8×1TB SSD | 100Mbps Global | 1 + 253 IPv4 | from $899 |
How to pick: the E3 single-IP plan suits websites, databases and store back-ends; E3 plus a /24 suits native IP multi-site projects and separate account environments; the dual Gold 6388 suits virtualization (PVE, KVM) and large multi-site projects. Contact support for more bandwidth or extra IP blocks.
3. Why a Hong Kong Multi-IP Server Works for Both Baidu and Google
One Hong Kong machine can serve two search ecosystems. Traffic to mainland China goes over CN2 GIA and BGP, so Baidu's crawler and mainland visitors get fast access, while Hong Kong's ample international capacity keeps Google crawling and overseas visits stable. And with no ICP filing, a new site can go live the same day.
Planning tips:
- One IP per site: group the 253 IPs by project, for example multilingual export sites, brand sites and content sites.
- Separate Simplified and Traditional Chinese: use Simplified Chinese for mainland audiences and Traditional Chinese for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, with correct hreflang tags.
- Content is the core: IP separation is only infrastructure. Each site needs genuine, distinct content and a real purpose; scraped or duplicated sites rarely keep their rankings.
- Separate store environments: if you run several stores on local platforms like HKTVmall or Carousell, give each store its own IP, and follow each platform's rules.
IP Types Available in Hong Kong
| IP type | Characteristics | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Data center IP | Data center ranges, stable and low cost | Websites, API relays, game servers |
| Hong Kong native IP | Registered in Hong Kong, location matches the facility, not re-announced from abroad | Multi-site SEO, regional access, local platforms |
| ISP IP | Assigned and announced by a local ISP; residential traits with data center stability | Store back-ends, stable long-term logins |
| Residential / home-broadband IP | From Hong Kong home broadband ranges, seen as household users | Platforms sensitive to IP type |
Confirm home-broadband, residential and ISP IP options with support before ordering.
4. Hong Kong Colocation and Rack Rental
IMIDC's Hong Kong partner facility is built to Tier III standards: redundant power (UPS plus diesel generators), precision cooling, 24/7 on-site security and CCTV, early smoke detection and gas fire suppression, multi-carrier BGP, and optional DDoS protection. Hong Kong is humid, so precise temperature and humidity control matters a lot for colocated hardware over the long run.
Process: inquiry and quote (rack units, power, bandwidth), then confirm bandwidth and IP allocation, ship your equipment labeled with your ticket number, and engineers receive, rack, cable, power up and configure networking. You go live with 24/7 tickets and remote hands.
Key points:
- Choose CN2 or BGP bandwidth and add extra IPv4 blocks.
- Companies with their own ASN and IP block can announce them in Hong Kong via BGP/Anycast.
- If you're not in Hong Kong, remote hands can reboot, re-cable, swap disks and inspect. If you need to be on site, book ahead for 24/7 access.
- Rack space is limited, so contact sales before shipping anything.
5. Testing After Delivery
- Specs: confirm hardware with
lscpu,free -handlsblk, then benchmark with bench.sh or YABS. - Return routes: trace back to China Telecom, China Unicom and China Mobile with tools such as besttrace or NextTrace. A CN2 GIA return path typically shows AS4809 and hops starting with 59.43.
- IP location: spot-check /24 IPs to confirm they show Hong Kong and that every IP binds correctly.
- Platform access: Hong Kong native or residential IPs can be used for the Hong Kong regions of Netflix and Disney+. TikTok doesn't officially operate in Hong Kong, so use Japan, Taiwan, Korea or US nodes for that work. Platform policies change, so rely on your own tests.
FAQ
How many IPs does a Hong Kong multi-IP server include? Can I add more C-blocks?
IMIDC's Hong Kong multi-IP server includes 1 main IPv4 plus a /24 of 253 usable IPv4. Contact support for more /24 blocks or multi-C-block setups.
Does a Hong Kong dedicated server need ICP filing? Is it fast from mainland China?
No ICP filing is needed, so it's ready right after activation. IMIDC Hong Kong offers CN2 GIA and BGP multi-carrier lines with low latency to the mainland, which makes it a common choice for serving both mainland and overseas users.
Do I have to rent a full rack in Hong Kong?
No. IMIDC offers single 1U/2U/4U colocation as well as half and full racks. Space varies, so reserve with sales first.
Can my colocated servers use my own IP block?
Yes. IMIDC supports BGP/Anycast announcement of customer-owned IP blocks and also offers IP and ASN rental.
Is colocation or renting cheaper in Hong Kong?
Renting is better for a few servers and a fast launch. Colocation usually costs less if you already own the hardware and have many devices with stable long-term demand.
Conclusion
For a fast launch, order an IMIDC Hong Kong dedicated server or Hong Kong multi-IP server (CN2 GIA). If you have your own equipment, need a Hong Kong rack or want to announce your own IP block, see IMIDC Hong Kong colocation and rack rental and contact sales. IMIDC provides 24/7 multilingual support and can help migrate your existing workloads for free.