Solution to the kernel speed limit problem of SoYouStart ARMv7 storage-based dedicated server

Details : SoYouStart: €4.99/month/ARMv7/2GB RAM/2TB HDD/Unlimited data/Canada/France
A dedicated server with a 2T hard drive costs 4.99 Euros per month, great value! But there is a problem with the official kernel, which can be solved by replacing the kernel. During the installation below, choose Custom Kernel or Replace Kernel. Select 1 to achieve standard speed.

1. When installing the system, choose a custom kernel

Here are the speeds, pretty good:

2. If there is no custom kernel during installation, you can replace the kernel
1. Change the kernel of Ubuntu system

 apt install linux-image-4.4.0-21-generic linux-headers-generic apt purge *armada* reboot

2. Change the kernel of Debian system

 apt install linux-image-4.9.0-6-armmp linux-headers-4.9.0-6-armmp apt purge *armada* reboot

3. Speed ​​measurement
1. Use iperf to measure speed

 apt-get install iperf iperf -c iperf.online.net

or

 iperf -c proof.ovh.ca -i 1

2. Use speedtest to measure speed

 apt-get install python wget https://zhujiwiki.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/speedtest.py --no-check-certificate python speedtest.py

via: https://www.lowendtalk.com/discussion/146114/new-soyoustart-2018-prices/p8