HPE now allows customers to run its most powerful server on AWS but is it actually a good idea?
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John Harrison
HPE and AWS Collaborate to Enhance Cloud Capabilities
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has introduced the Compute Scale-up Server 3200 to address challenges related to data growth, data silos, and outdated legacy systems hindering business progress. This server, powered by 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, offers scalability and performance for applications like SAP HANA and ERP. The integration of AI accelerators and DDR5 memory with PCIe 5.0 enhances performance for data-intensive tasks.
In response to these advancements, AWS has unveiled the Amazon EC2 U7inh-32tb.480xlarge instance, utilizing the HPE Compute Scale-up Server 3200. This instance boasts impressive specifications, including 1,920 vCPUs, 32TB of DDR5 memory, and high network bandwidth, catering to large in-memory database workloads such as SAP HANA.
While this collaboration benefits HPE customers seeking cloud migration options, it has raised strategic concerns regarding AWS potentially capturing more enterprise leads by enticing customers running critical workloads on-premises to transition to the cloud. The partnership between HPE and AWS could lead to a shift in the on-premises market share landscape in favor of the cloud provider, especially as enterprises reconsider on-prem solutions in light of evolving cloud trends.
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