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Not Recommended: HostHatch Los Angeles VPS Review with KVM and Large Storage

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HostHatch was established in 2011 and primarily offers VPS services. During Black Friday, I purchased a HostHatch KVM machine with large storage. It took a full week for the service to activate, and I conducted this review immediately upon receiving the machine.

HostHatch Logo

Review Configuration

  • Plan Name: BF Storage 750 - LAX
  • CPU: 1 Core
  • Memory: 0.7GB
  • Storage: 750GB HDD
  • Traffic: 2TB/month
  • Price: $35/year
  • Availability: Out of Stock

I/O Test

The bench.sh script test showed an average I/O speed of 668.3 MB/s. Although this is an HDD, the I/O performance is sufficient to outperform many SSD VPS.

I/O Test Result

Download Speed

The maximum download speed reached 176MB/s, suggesting the host machine may have a 2Gbps bandwidth connection. The bandwidth is very ample, though it remains unknown if long-term bandwidth usage will be throttled.

Download Speed Test

Ping Test

The IP address assigned by the official provider did not reveal the specific data center, only that it is located in Los Angeles. SuperPing tests showed an average latency of 200.5ms. Local tests from Sichuan Telecom showed an average latency of 226ms with a packet loss rate of 20%. Results fluctuated during multiple tests, indicating the network is not particularly good.

Ping Test Result 1

Ping Test Result 2

Route Tracing

The following are screenshots of route tracing from Sichuan Telecom, Guangzhou Mobile, and Jilin Unicom. The traffic does not use the CN2 network but connects directly across the three major networks.

Sichuan Telecom Route Trace - Sichuan Telecom

Guangzhou Mobile Route Trace - Guangzhou Mobile

Jilin Unicom Route Trace - Jilin Unicom

Conclusion

The HostHatch Los Angeles KVM plan (BF Storage 750 - LAX) features large storage, strong I/O performance, and ample bandwidth. However, the network performance is not ideal (though it can be improved using a relay VPS). Long-term stability requires further observation, making it a consideration for users with large storage needs.

This special offer machine has CPU performance limits (apparently 10%); running the CPU at full capacity for extended periods may result in suspension.

Update 2019-03-16: HostHatch stability is poor; not recommended for purchase.

Purchase Link: HostHatch. The Black Friday special plan (BF Storage 750 - LAX) is out of stock. If needed, you must purchase the regular plan.