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```mediawiki DISPLAYTITLECloud Computing Solutions: Technical Documentation

Overview

This document details the hardware configuration designated "Cloud Computing Solutions," a server platform designed for delivering robust and scalable cloud services. This configuration targets virtual machine hosting, containerization, database services, and other demanding cloud workloads. It prioritizes compute density, storage capacity, and network throughput. This document provides a comprehensive overview of the hardware, performance, use cases, comparisons, and maintenance considerations for this platform.

1. Hardware Specifications

The Cloud Computing Solutions configuration is built around a high-density 2U server chassis. The following specifications detail the core components:

CPU: Dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8480+ processors.

  • Cores/Threads: 56 cores / 112 threads per processor (Total 112 cores / 224 threads)
  • Base Clock Speed: 2.0 GHz
  • Max Turbo Frequency: 3.8 GHz
  • Cache: 70 MB Intel Smart Cache (35MB per processor)
  • TDP: 350W per processor
  • Architecture: Sapphire Rapids
  • AVX-512 Support: Yes, AVX-512 FMA
  • Supported Instructions: Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions 512 (AVX-512), Intel® Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions (AES-NI), Intel® SpeedStep® Extended Technology, Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x), Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d).

Intel Xeon Processors

RAM: 2TB DDR5 ECC Registered DIMMs

  • Speed: 4800 MHz
  • Configuration: 16 x 128GB DIMMs (8 DIMMs per CPU)
  • Rank: Dual-Rank
  • Voltage: 1.1V
  • Error Correction: ECC Registered
  • Channel Configuration: Octa-Channel per CPU

DDR5 Memory Technology

Storage:

  • Boot Drive: 2 x 960GB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD (RAID 1) – Operating System and critical system files. NVMe SSD Technology
  • Primary Storage: 24 x 7.68TB SAS 12Gbps 7.2K RPM Enterprise HDD (RAID 6) – Data storage for VMs and applications. SAS HDD Technology
  • Write Cache: 4GB HBA write cache per controller.
  • Storage Controllers: 2 x Broadcom SAS 9400-8i HBA (Hardware RAID controller capable of RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD). RAID Configurations
  • Additional Storage: 4 x U.2 NVMe drive bays for future expansion (PCIe Gen4 x4).

Networking:

Power Supply:

  • Redundant 1600W 80+ Platinum Hot-Swappable Power Supplies. Redundant Power Supplies
  • Input Voltage: 100-240V AC
  • Efficiency: 94% at 50% load.

Chassis:

  • Form Factor: 2U Rackmount
  • Cooling: Redundant Hot-Swappable Fans with N+1 redundancy. Server Cooling Systems
  • Drive Bays: 24 x 3.5" SAS/SATA HDD bays, 4 x U.2 NVMe bays.
  • Expansion Slots: 3 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x8 slot.
  • Management: Integrated BMC for remote management and monitoring.

Other:


2. Performance Characteristics

The Cloud Computing Solutions configuration delivers exceptional performance across a variety of workloads. The following benchmark results are indicative of its capabilities. All benchmarks were performed in a controlled environment with consistent methodology.

CPU Performance:

  • SPECint®2017 Rate: 285 (approximate)
  • SPECfp®2017 Rate: 220 (approximate)
  • Geekbench 6 (Single-Core): 2,500 (approximate)
  • Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core): 58,000 (approximate)

Storage Performance:

  • Boot Drive (NVMe RAID 1): Sequential Read: 7,000 MB/s, Sequential Write: 6,500 MB/s, IOPS: 600k.
  • Primary Storage (SAS RAID 6): Sequential Read: 500 MB/s, Sequential Write: 400 MB/s, IOPS: 15k. (Performance impacted by RAID 6 overhead). RAID Performance Characteristics

Network Performance:

  • 10GbE: 9.5 Gbps throughput (line rate)
  • 100GbE: 95 Gbps throughput (line rate)

Virtualization Performance (VMware vSphere 7.0):

  • VM Density: Up to 100 virtual machines (VMs) with 8 vCPUs and 32GB RAM per VM. This is a conservative estimate and can be increased based on workload. Virtual Machine Density
  • VM Boot Time: Average 15 seconds for a Windows Server 2019 VM.
  • Live Migration Time: Average 30 seconds for a fully loaded VM.

Real-World Performance:

  • Database Server (PostgreSQL): Handles up to 50,000 concurrent connections with sustained query performance. PostgreSQL Database
  • Web Server (NGINX): Handles up to 1 million requests per second with low latency. NGINX Web Server
  • Container Orchestration (Kubernetes): Supports a cluster of 200+ containers with efficient resource utilization. Kubernetes Container Orchestration

Performance Monitoring: Ongoing performance monitoring using tools like Prometheus and Grafana is crucial for identifying bottlenecks and optimizing resource allocation. Server Performance Monitoring

3. Recommended Use Cases

The Cloud Computing Solutions configuration is ideally suited for the following applications:

  • **Virtual Machine Hosting:** Providing Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) by hosting virtual machines for clients. Its high core count and large memory capacity allow for running numerous VMs concurrently.
  • **Containerization:** Running containerized applications using Docker or Kubernetes. The platform’s processing power and network throughput ensure fast container deployment and scaling.
  • **Database Services:** Hosting demanding database workloads such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Microsoft SQL Server. The large storage capacity and RAID configuration provide data redundancy and performance.
  • **Big Data Analytics:** Processing large datasets using tools like Hadoop or Spark. The high memory capacity and fast storage are essential for handling big data workloads, particularly when leveraging in-memory processing. Big Data Technologies
  • **High-Performance Computing (HPC):** Running computationally intensive applications such as simulations, modeling, and scientific research. The AVX-512 support provides significant performance gains for vectorized workloads.
  • **Cloud Gaming:** Hosting game servers and providing low-latency gaming experiences. The fast networking and powerful CPUs are crucial for delivering a smooth gaming experience.
  • **Disaster Recovery:** Serving as a disaster recovery site for critical applications and data. The redundant power supplies, RAID configuration, and remote management capabilities ensure high availability.
  • **VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure):** Hosting virtual desktops for remote workers, providing secure access to applications and data.


4. Comparison with Similar Configurations

The Cloud Computing Solutions configuration sits in the high-end segment of server hardware. Here's a comparison with other common configurations:

Comparison of Server Configurations

Key Differentiators:

  • **CPU Power:** The dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8480+ processors provide significantly higher core counts and clock speeds compared to lower-end configurations.
  • **Memory Capacity:** 2TB of DDR5 RAM enables support for a larger number of VMs and more memory-intensive applications.
  • **Storage Capacity & RAID:** The large SAS HDD capacity and RAID 6 configuration offer substantial storage capacity and data redundancy.
  • **Networking:** The inclusion of 100GbE networking provides significantly higher bandwidth and lower latency for demanding applications.

5. Maintenance Considerations

Maintaining the Cloud Computing Solutions configuration requires careful attention to several key areas.

Cooling:

  • Ambient Temperature: Maintain a server room temperature between 20-25°C (68-77°F).
  • Airflow: Ensure adequate airflow around the server chassis to prevent overheating. Hot aisle/cold aisle containment is recommended. Data Center Cooling
  • Fan Monitoring: Regularly monitor fan speeds and temperatures using the IPMI interface or server management software. Replace failed fans promptly.
  • Dust Removal: Periodically clean the server chassis and fans to remove dust buildup.

Power Requirements:

  • Dedicated Circuit: The server requires a dedicated 208V or 230V power circuit with sufficient amperage.
  • Power Redundancy: Utilize both power supplies for redundancy. Monitor power supply health using the IPMI interface.
  • UPS: Implement an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) to protect against power outages. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

Storage Management:

Networking:

  • Cable Management: Maintain organized cable management to ensure proper airflow and easy access for maintenance.
  • VLAN Configuration: Utilize VLANs to segment network traffic and enhance security. VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)
  • Firmware Updates: Regularly update the firmware on network interface cards (NICs) to address security vulnerabilities and improve performance.

Software Updates:

  • OS Updates: Keep the operating system and all installed software up to date with the latest security patches.
  • Firmware Updates: Regularly update the server firmware (BIOS, BMC) to address bugs and improve performance.
  • Hypervisor Updates: If using a hypervisor (e.g., VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V), keep it up to date with the latest patches and updates. Hypervisor Technology

Remote Management:

  • Secure Access: Secure access to the IPMI interface with strong passwords and multi-factor authentication.
  • Regular Audits: Conduct regular security audits of the IPMI interface and server configuration.

Preventative Maintenance Schedule: A quarterly preventative maintenance schedule should include:

  • Visual inspection of all components
  • Dust removal
  • Fan speed and temperature checks
  • RAID array health check
  • SMART drive monitoring
  • Log file review

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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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