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Cloud Computing Platform - Technical Documentation

This document details the hardware configuration for our standard "Cloud Computing Platform" offering. This platform is designed to provide a robust, scalable, and high-performance foundation for a wide range of cloud-based applications. It is a key component of our overall Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) offering.

1. Hardware Specifications

The Cloud Computing Platform utilizes a highly standardized, yet powerful, configuration to ensure consistency and maintainability across our data centers. All components are sourced from Tier-1 vendors and undergo rigorous quality assurance testing before deployment.

CPU

  • **Processor:** Dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8380 (Ice Lake-SP)
  • **Cores per Processor:** 40
  • **Threads per Processor:** 80
  • **Base Clock Speed:** 2.3 GHz
  • **Max Turbo Frequency:** 3.4 GHz
  • **Cache:** 60 MB Intel Smart Cache (30MB per processor)
  • **TDP:** 270W
  • **Instruction Set Extensions:** AVX-512, Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x), Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
  • **CPU Socket:** LGA 4189
  • **Internal Link:** CPU Selection Criteria

Memory (RAM)

  • **Type:** DDR4 ECC Registered DIMM (RDIMM)
  • **Capacity:** 512 GB (16 x 32 GB modules)
  • **Speed:** 3200 MHz
  • **Channels:** 8 (Dual-Rank per DIMM)
  • **Error Correction:** On-die ECC
  • **Memory Controller:** Integrated within the Intel Xeon Platinum 8380 processor.
  • **Internal Link:** Memory Subsystem Design

Storage

  • **Boot Drive:** 2 x 480 GB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD (RAID 1) - Operating System and critical system files. Utilizes Samsung PM1733 series for high IOPS and low latency.
  • **Primary Storage:** 8 x 3.84 TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD (RAID 10) - Application and data storage. Utilizes Micron 7450 MAX series for sustained performance.
  • **Total Primary Storage:** 27.52 TB usable capacity.
  • **Storage Controller:** Broadcom MegaRAID SAS 9460-8i with 8GB NV Cache
  • **Internal Link:** Storage Tiering Strategies & RAID Configuration Best Practices
  • **Backup Storage:** Integrated with our object storage service – Object Storage Architecture. Regular snapshots are taken and replicated for disaster recovery.

Networking

  • **Network Interface Card (NIC):** 2 x 100GbE Mellanox ConnectX-6 Dx
  • **Internal Link:** Network Topology
  • **Networking Protocols:** TCP/IP, UDP, RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCEv2)
  • **MAC Address:** Unique MAC address assigned to each NIC
  • **VLAN Support:** 802.1Q VLAN tagging supported
  • **Bonding/Teaming:** Supports link aggregation (LAG) for increased bandwidth and redundancy.
  • **Remote Management:** Dedicated 1GbE IPMI interface.

Motherboard

  • **Chipset:** Intel C621A
  • **Form Factor:** ATX
  • **Expansion Slots:** Multiple PCIe 4.0 x16 slots for additional expansion (e.g., GPUs, additional NICs).
  • **Internal Link:** Server Motherboard Design

Power Supply

  • **Type:** Redundant 80+ Titanium Certified Power Supplies (2 x 1100W)
  • **Voltage:** 100-240VAC, Auto-ranging
  • **Frequency:** 50/60 Hz
  • **Internal Link:** Power Distribution Unit (PDU)

Chassis

  • **Form Factor:** 2U Rackmount
  • **Cooling:** Hot-swappable redundant fans with N+1 redundancy.
  • **Material:** High-strength steel with enhanced airflow design.
  • **Internal Link:** Data Center Cooling Systems

Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)

  • **Chipset:** ASPEED AST2600 BMC
  • **Features:** Remote power control, KVM over IP, virtual media, sensor monitoring.
  • **Internal Link:** Remote Server Management

2. Performance Characteristics

The Cloud Computing Platform is designed for high performance and scalability. The following benchmark results represent typical performance observed under controlled conditions.

CPU Benchmarks

  • **SPECint®2017:** 185.2 (approximate) - Measures integer processing performance.
  • **SPECfp®2017:** 290.5 (approximate) - Measures floating-point processing performance.
  • **Internal Link:** Benchmark Methodology

Storage Benchmarks

  • **IOPS (Random Read):** 850,000+
  • **IOPS (Random Write):** 700,000+
  • **Sequential Read:** 7.0 GB/s
  • **Sequential Write:** 6.5 GB/s
  • **Latency (99th Percentile):** < 1ms
  • **Benchmark Tool:** FIO (Flexible I/O Tester)
  • **Internal Link:** Storage Performance Analysis

Network Benchmarks

  • **Throughput (100GbE):** 95 Gbps (average)
  • **Latency (100GbE):** < 100 microseconds
  • **Benchmark Tool:** iPerf3
  • **Internal Link:** Network Performance Monitoring

Real-World Performance

  • **Web Server (Apache/Nginx):** Supports over 10,000 concurrent connections with average response times under 200ms.
  • **Database Server (PostgreSQL/MySQL):** Handles > 20,000 transactions per second (TPS) with optimized queries.
  • **Application Server (Java/Python):** Capable of running complex applications with high resource utilization.
  • **Virtualization:** Supports hosting of 50-75 virtual machines (VMs) with 4 vCPUs and 16GB RAM each, depending on workload.
  • **Internal Link:** Virtual Machine Management & Containerization Technologies

3. Recommended Use Cases

This platform is suitable for a wide range of demanding applications, including:

  • **High-Performance Computing (HPC):** Suitable for scientific simulations, financial modeling, and other computationally intensive tasks.
  • **Large-Scale Database Applications:** Ideal for hosting relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
  • **Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI):** Provides a robust foundation for delivering virtual desktops to users.
  • **Big Data Analytics:** Can handle large datasets and complex analytical workloads using technologies like Hadoop and Spark.
  • **Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence:** Supports training and deployment of machine learning models, especially when coupled with GPU acceleration (optional expansion).
  • **Gaming Servers:** High core count and fast storage make it suitable for hosting online game servers.
  • **Content Delivery Networks (CDNs):** Can serve as origin servers for caching and distributing content.
  • **Internal Link:** Workload Characterization

4. Comparison with Similar Configurations

The following table compares the Cloud Computing Platform with two other common server configurations:

Server Configuration Comparison
Configuration CPU RAM Storage Networking Price (approximate)
**Cloud Computing Platform** Dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8380 512 GB DDR4 ECC RDIMM 27.52 TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 RAID 10 2 x 100GbE $18,000 - $25,000
**Mid-Range Server** Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6338 256 GB DDR4 ECC RDIMM 16 TB SATA/SAS RAID 5 2 x 10GbE $8,000 - $12,000
**Entry-Level Server** Single Intel Xeon Silver 4310 64 GB DDR4 ECC RDIMM 4 TB SATA RAID 1 2 x 1GbE $3,000 - $5,000
    • Key Differences:**
  • The Cloud Computing Platform offers significantly higher CPU performance, memory capacity, and storage performance compared to the Mid-Range and Entry-Level servers.
  • The 100GbE networking provides significantly higher bandwidth and lower latency.
  • The RAID 10 configuration on the Cloud Computing Platform offers better redundancy and performance than RAID 5.
  • The price reflects the premium components and performance capabilities.
  • **Internal Link:** Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

5. Maintenance Considerations

Maintaining the Cloud Computing Platform requires adherence to specific procedures to ensure reliability and longevity.

Cooling

  • **Ambient Temperature:** Recommended operating temperature between 20°C and 25°C (68°F and 77°F).
  • **Airflow:** Ensure adequate airflow around the server chassis. Maintain clear pathways for air intake and exhaust.
  • **Fan Monitoring:** Continuously monitor fan speeds and temperatures using the BMC.
  • **Dust Control:** Regularly clean dust from the server chassis and fans.
  • **Internal Link:** Data Center Environmental Control

Power Requirements

  • **Voltage:** 100-240VAC, Auto-ranging
  • **Amperage:** Up to 15A per power supply (at 120V). Higher amperage at 240V.
  • **Redundancy:** Utilize redundant power supplies and power distribution units (PDUs) to ensure high availability.
  • **UPS Protection:** Connect the server to an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) to protect against power outages.
  • **Internal Link:** Power Management Best Practices

Software Updates

  • **BIOS Updates:** Regularly update the server BIOS to address security vulnerabilities and improve performance.
  • **Firmware Updates:** Update the firmware for all storage devices, NICs, and other components.
  • **Operating System Updates:** Keep the operating system and all installed software up to date with the latest security patches.
  • **Internal Link:** Patch Management Systems

Hardware Monitoring

  • **BMC Monitoring:** Utilize the BMC to monitor server health, including CPU temperature, fan speeds, memory utilization, and disk status.
  • **Logging:** Enable detailed logging to track system events and identify potential issues.
  • **Proactive Monitoring:** Implement proactive monitoring tools to detect and alert on anomalies.
  • **Internal Link:** System Monitoring and Alerting

RAID Maintenance

  • **Regular RAID Checks:** Periodically run RAID integrity checks to ensure data consistency.
  • **Hot Spare Drives:** Configure hot spare drives to automatically replace failed drives.
  • **Backup and Disaster Recovery:** Implement a comprehensive backup and disaster recovery plan.
  • **Internal Link:** Data Backup and Recovery Strategies

This documentation provides a comprehensive overview of the Cloud Computing Platform. For more detailed information on specific components or procedures, please refer to the relevant internal links provided throughout this document. ```


Intel-Based Server Configurations

Configuration Specifications Benchmark
Core i7-6700K/7700 Server 64 GB DDR4, NVMe SSD 2 x 512 GB CPU Benchmark: 8046
Core i7-8700 Server 64 GB DDR4, NVMe SSD 2x1 TB CPU Benchmark: 13124
Core i9-9900K Server 128 GB DDR4, NVMe SSD 2 x 1 TB CPU Benchmark: 49969
Core i9-13900 Server (64GB) 64 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe SSD
Core i9-13900 Server (128GB) 128 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe SSD
Core i5-13500 Server (64GB) 64 GB RAM, 2x500 GB NVMe SSD
Core i5-13500 Server (128GB) 128 GB RAM, 2x500 GB NVMe SSD
Core i5-13500 Workstation 64 GB DDR5 RAM, 2 NVMe SSD, NVIDIA RTX 4000

AMD-Based Server Configurations

Configuration Specifications Benchmark
Ryzen 5 3600 Server 64 GB RAM, 2x480 GB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 17849
Ryzen 7 7700 Server 64 GB DDR5 RAM, 2x1 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 35224
Ryzen 9 5950X Server 128 GB RAM, 2x4 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 46045
Ryzen 9 7950X Server 128 GB DDR5 ECC, 2x2 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 63561
EPYC 7502P Server (128GB/1TB) 128 GB RAM, 1 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 48021
EPYC 7502P Server (128GB/2TB) 128 GB RAM, 2 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 48021
EPYC 7502P Server (128GB/4TB) 128 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 48021
EPYC 7502P Server (256GB/1TB) 256 GB RAM, 1 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 48021
EPYC 7502P Server (256GB/4TB) 256 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 48021
EPYC 9454P Server 256 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe

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