Bare Metal Dedicated Server, 5th Gen Intel 6530,1TB RAM DDR5, 6.4TB Micron 7450

OpenMetal’s XL v4.0 bare metal dedicated servers with 5th Gen Intel Xeon Gold processor have the following specifications out of the box:

• Processor: 2x Intel Gold Xeon 6530
• Storage: 4X6.4TB Micron 7450 MAX NVMe
• RAM: 1TB DDR5-5600
• Network: 2X10Gbit
• Egress: From ~12TB (80 mbps) to 1gbps unmetered

The XL v4.0 can be purchased as a bare metal server or as part of an on-demand hyper-converged three server hosted private cloud with OpenStack & Ceph.

Bare Metal Dedicated Servers powered by 5th Gen Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6530 Processor

The Intel Xeon Gold 6530 Processor, part of the 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors family, features 32 cores, 64 threads, and a 2.1 GHz base frequency that can turbo up to 4 GHz. It supports DDR5 memory up to 4 TB across 8 channels, has a 160 MB cache, and a TDP of 270W. Designed for server and enterprise conditions, it supports PCIe 5.0, Intel’s Deep Learning Boost, and various security technologies like Intel SGX and Intel TME. For more detailed specifications, please visit the Intel website.

Differences and Similarities between Intel Xeon Gold’s 6530 and 6430 Processor

One of the key differences between the OpenMetal XL 4.0 Dedicated Server and OpenMetal XL 3.0 Dedicated Server is that the 4.0 has 5th Gen Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6530 Processor and the 3.0 has 4th Gen Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6430 Processor. 

The Intel Xeon Gold 6430 and the 6530 processors are both powerful components designed for server and workstation applications, with several key similarities and differences in their features and capabilities:

Similarities:

• Core and Thread Count: Both processors have 32 cores and 64 threads, leveraging Intel’s Hyper-Threading Technology for efficient multitasking and parallel processing.
• Base Frequency: Each processor operates at a base frequency of 2.1 GHz, which ensures a solid performance baseline across various workloads.
• Memory Support: They support DDR5 memory, which offers significant bandwidth improvements over previous generations, enhancing overall system responsiveness and data handling capabilities.
• Security Features: Both CPUs are equipped with advanced security technologies, including Intel SGX (Software Guard Extensions) and Intel TME (Total Memory Encryption), providing robust protection against data breaches and other cyber threats.
• PCI Express (PCIe) Support: PCIe 5.0 support is present in both, ensuring compatibility with the latest high-speed peripherals and enabling faster data transfer rates between the CPU and other components like GPUs and SSDs.

Differences:

• Security Features: The 6530 adds to the suite of advanced security technologies with Intel® TDX (Trust Domain Extensions), providing confidentiality for entire VMs
• Thermal Design Power (TDP): The TDP of the 6430 is 270 Watts, indicating the maximum amount of heat generated under heavy use that the cooling system needs to dissipate. This is the same for both processors, reflecting their similar power consumption and cooling requirements.
• Cache Size: The 6430 comes with 60 MB of L3 cache, whereas the 6530 has a significantly larger cache of 160 MB, potentially offering better performance in cache-dependent applications by reducing the need to access slower main memory.
• Technology and Architecture: The 6430 is built on the Sapphire Rapids architecture and Intel’s 7nm manufacturing process, focusing on delivering balanced performance and efficiency for diverse workloads. In contrast, details specific to the 6530’s architecture were not directly compared but are part of the subsequent generation, potentially incorporating architectural improvements and optimizations.

Here is a table highlighting some of the differences between the two CPUs.

In essence, while both processors share a solid foundation in core count, frequency, and memory support, the 6530’s larger cache size might offer advantages in performance for certain applications. Users should consider these differences alongside their specific workload requirements and budget constraints when choosing between these two options.

Go to Bare Metal Product Page

Bare Metal Dedicated Servers with
Micron 7450 MAX and 7450 PRO NVMe

OpenMetal’s XL v4.0 bare metal servers include 4X6.4TB Micron 7450 MAX NVMe SSD’s. These high-performance solid-state drives are designed for enterprise data center applications. Key advantages of this product include:

• Advanced Technology: Utilizes Micron’s state-of-the-art, 176-layer NAND technology.
• Performance: Offers industry-leading performance due to the combination of high layer count NAND and PCIe Gen4.
• Low Latency: Consistently delivers latency as low as 2ms for 99.9999% QoS.
• Versatility: Available in a broad range of PCIe Gen4 SSD form factors, catering to various platform functions.
• Capacity Range: Comes in capacities from 400GB to 15.36TB.
  OCP NVMe SSD 2.0 Support: Enhances data center management and resolves common issues effectively.
• Security Features: Includes next-generation security features for data protection.

OpenMetal chooses Micron 7450 MAX and PRO SSD with NVMe

V4 includes 2x960GB M.2 drives for booting and supports up to 10 additional drives. The default configuration uses Max drives, but OpenMetal offers the choice to opt for the Pro variant of the Micron 7450 Max, distinguishing mainly in Random Write and combined Random Read/Write IOPS. The Max model incorporates manufacturer-determined reserve space to manage write amplification, a common trait of modern NVMe SSDs. This reserved space aids in the drive’s garbage collection processes and compensates for wear, contributing to its 3DWPD specification, compared to the Pro’s 1DWPD.