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  1. Cloud Provider X – Server Configuration Documentation

This document details the technical specifications, performance characteristics, recommended use cases, comparative analysis, and maintenance considerations for the "Cloud Provider X" server configuration, designated as the `CX-R7500`. This configuration is a general-purpose, high-performance server instance designed for a wide range of workloads.

1. Hardware Specifications

The `CX-R7500` instance is built upon a dual-socket server platform utilizing the latest generation of server-grade hardware. All components are sourced from Tier 1 vendors, ensuring reliability and long-term support. Detailed specifications are provided below:

CPU: Dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8480+ (Golden Cove architecture)

  • Cores/Threads: 56 cores / 112 threads per CPU, totaling 112 cores / 224 threads
  • Base Clock Speed: 2.0 GHz
  • Max Turbo Frequency: 3.8 GHz
  • Cache: 70MB Intel Smart Cache (35MB per CPU)
  • TDP: 350W per CPU
  • Instruction Set Extensions: AVX-512, VMD, TSX-NI, SGX
  • CPU Architecture Details

RAM: 512GB DDR5 ECC Registered DIMMs

  • Speed: 4800 MHz
  • Configuration: 16 x 32GB RDIMMs
  • Channels: 8 channels per CPU socket
  • Error Correction: ECC (Error Correcting Code)
  • DDR5 Deep Dive
  • RDIMM vs. LRDIMM

Storage: 4 x 3.2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSDs in RAID 10 configuration

  • Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4
  • Read Speed (Sequential): Up to 7,000 MB/s
  • Write Speed (Sequential): Up to 5,500 MB/s
  • IOPS (Random Read): Up to 800,000
  • IOPS (Random Write): Up to 600,000
  • Controller: Hardware RAID controller with dedicated cache (4GB)
  • NVMe SSDs Explained
  • RAID 10 Configuration

Networking: Dual 100GbE Network Interface Cards (NICs)

  • Standard: IEEE 802.3ae
  • Connector Type: QSFP28
  • Offload Capabilities: TCP Segmentation Offload (TSO), Large Receive Offload (LRO), Checksum Offload
  • NIC Technologies
  • RoCE v2 Support

Motherboard: Proprietary Supermicro X13 series motherboard

Power Supply: Redundant 1600W 80+ Platinum Power Supplies

Chassis: 2U Rackmount Chassis

Remote Management: Integrated IPMI 2.0 compliant Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)

  • Network Connectivity: Dedicated Gigabit Ethernet port
  • Features: Remote power control, KVM-over-IP, virtual media

2. Performance Characteristics

The `CX-R7500` configuration delivers exceptional performance across a variety of workloads. The following benchmark results are based on testing conducted in a controlled environment.

CPU Benchmarks:

  • SPECint®2017 rate:** 285 (approximate) – Measures integer processing performance.
  • SPECfp®2017 rate:** 210 (approximate) – Measures floating-point processing performance.
  • Geekbench 6 (Single-Core):** 2,300 (approximate)
  • Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core):** 38,000 (approximate)

Storage Benchmarks (RAID 10):

  • IOmeter (Sequential Read):** 6,800 MB/s
  • IOmeter (Sequential Write):** 5,300 MB/s
  • IOmeter (Random 4K Read):** 780,000 IOPS
  • IOmeter (Random 4K Write):** 580,000 IOPS

Network Benchmarks:

  • iperf3 (100GbE):** 95 Gbps (approximate) – Throughput between two `CX-R7500` instances.
  • latency (ping):** <0.5ms within the same availability zone.

Real-World Performance:

  • Web Server (Apache/Nginx):** Handles approximately 50,000 requests per second with average response time of 20ms.
  • Database Server (PostgreSQL):** Sustains 20,000 transactions per minute with a 99th percentile latency of 50ms.
  • Virtualization (VMware ESXi/KVM):** Supports up to 60 virtual machines with 8 vCPUs and 32GB of RAM each, maintaining acceptable performance levels.
  • High-Performance Computing (HPC):** Excellent performance for computationally intensive tasks such as scientific simulations and data analysis. Optimizing for HPC
  • Machine Learning (TensorFlow/PyTorch):** Accelerated training and inference with support for GPU acceleration (optional add-on). Integrating GPUs

3. Recommended Use Cases

The `CX-R7500` configuration is ideally suited for the following use cases:

  • High-Traffic Web Applications:** Handles large volumes of concurrent users and requests.
  • Large-Scale Databases:** Supports demanding database workloads with high transaction rates.
  • Virtualization Environments:** Provides a robust platform for running multiple virtual machines.
  • Big Data Analytics:** Accelerates data processing and analysis tasks.
  • Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence:** Offers the computational power required for training and deploying machine learning models.
  • Gaming Servers:** Supports demanding multiplayer game servers with low latency.
  • Financial Modeling:** Performs complex financial calculations and simulations efficiently.
  • Scientific Computing:** Ideal for research and development in scientific fields.
  • Video Encoding/Transcoding:** Handles high-resolution video processing tasks.
  • Containerized Applications (Docker, Kubernetes):** Provides a scalable and reliable platform for running containerized applications. Docker and Kubernetes

4. Comparison with Similar Configurations

The `CX-R7500` configuration competes with similar offerings from other cloud providers. The following table compares it to two representative configurations: "Competitor A - Standard" and "Competitor B - Premium".

Comparison of Server Configurations
Feature CX-R7500 (Cloud Provider X) Competitor A - Standard Competitor B - Premium
CPU Dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8480+ Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6338 Dual AMD EPYC 7763
Cores/Threads 112 / 224 64 / 128 64 / 128
RAM 512GB DDR5 256GB DDR4 512GB DDR4
Storage 4 x 3.2TB NVMe RAID 10 2 x 1.6TB NVMe RAID 1 4 x 4TB NVMe RAID 10
Networking Dual 100GbE Single 25GbE Dual 100GbE
Price (per month) $2,800 $1,800 $3,200
Performance (SPECint®2017) 285 (approx.) 190 (approx.) 230 (approx.)
Estimated Cost/Performance 0.0098 0.0095 0.0139

Analysis:

  • The `CX-R7500` offers a significant performance advantage over "Competitor A - Standard" in terms of CPU cores, RAM capacity, and networking bandwidth. The cost/performance ratio is comparable.
  • While “Competitor B - Premium” offers similar networking bandwidth, the `CX-R7500` provides a more powerful CPU and utilizes faster DDR5 memory, resulting in superior overall performance. The `CX-R7500` also offers a slightly better cost/performance ratio.

5. Maintenance Considerations

Maintaining the `CX-R7500` configuration requires careful attention to several key aspects.

Cooling:

  • The server generates significant heat due to the high-performance CPUs and other components. Adequate cooling is crucial to prevent overheating and ensure stability.
  • Data center facilities must provide sufficient cooling capacity to maintain the server's operating temperature within the recommended range (18-25°C).
  • Redundant fans are included in the chassis, but regular monitoring of fan speeds and temperatures is essential. Effective Cooling Strategies
  • Consider airflow optimization within the rack to prevent hotspots.

Power Requirements:

  • The server requires a dedicated power circuit capable of delivering at least 1800W.
  • Redundant power supplies provide failover protection in case of a power supply failure.
  • Ensure proper grounding to prevent electrical hazards.
  • Monitor power consumption to identify potential issues and optimize energy efficiency. Reducing Server Power Consumption

Software Updates:

  • Regularly update the server's firmware, operating system, and applications to address security vulnerabilities and improve performance.
  • Implement a robust patch management process. Best Practices for Security

Monitoring:

  • Implement comprehensive server monitoring to track key metrics such as CPU utilization, memory usage, disk I/O, network traffic, and temperature.
  • Configure alerts to notify administrators of potential issues. Essential Monitoring Systems

Physical Security:

  • Ensure the server is housed in a secure data center with restricted access.
  • Implement physical security measures such as locked racks and surveillance cameras.

Storage Maintenance:

  • Regularly monitor the health of the SSDs using SMART attributes.
  • Implement a data backup and recovery plan to protect against data loss. Reliable Backup Solutions
  • Consider periodic defragmentation (although less critical with NVMe SSDs) to maintain optimal performance.

Network Configuration:

  • Regularly review and update network configurations to ensure optimal performance and security.
  • Implement network segmentation to isolate sensitive data.

Remote Management:

  • Secure the IPMI interface with strong passwords and access controls.
  • Regularly review IPMI logs for suspicious activity.

End-of-Life Considerations ```


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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
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