ARM Servers

ARM servers are powered by Ampere processors, leveraging ARM architecture known for energy efficiency and scalability. They present a robust alternative to traditional x86 servers.

ARM servers are perfect for compute-intensive processes and applications that benefit from high levels of parallelisation. They process a large number of smaller instructions quickly, offer high scalability to meet growing project demands, and deliver strong, consistent performance with two single-threaded ARM cores outperforming a hyper-threaded x86 core. Additionally, their lower power consumption makes them more environmentally friendly and cost-effective. They are also highly compatible with Linux operating systems and various software.

RM servers excel as powerful web servers or versatile application servers, handling intensive tasks, microservices, AI solutions, big data analytics, and more.

• Web hosting and web applications: ARM servers efficiently process web requests and handle high-frequency workloads, making them ideal for hosting web applications.

• Microservices: Well-suited for implementing a microservice architecture, offering scalability and flexibility to manage distributed microservice structures effectively.

• Data processing, big data analytics, and AI workloads: With high core counts, robust single-threading capabilities, consistent operational frequencies, and parallel processing, ARM servers are designed to handle large datasets and execute complex algorithms effectively.

• Development and testing environments: ARM servers provide developers with the flexibility to create realistic production-like environments, enabling effective testing under various conditions.

AMD processors mainly use the CISC architecture (Complex Instruction Set Computing), focusing on larger, more complex instruction sets. ARM processors, however, use the RISC architecture (Reduced Instruction Set Computing), optimising for smaller, more frequently used instructions, resulting in greater efficiency and reduced power consumption.

ARM servers are well-suited for workloads requiring parallel processing, with more computing units than x86 servers. They consume significantly less power, making them cost-effective while maintaining high performance.

ARM processors are gaining popularity for specific applications, but both architectures are expected to coexist for the foreseeable future, catering to different use cases.

Ampere Altra processors offer high core density, excellent single-thread performance, and exceptional energy efficiency, ideal for big data, AI, and microservice applications.

ARM servers are compatible with major Linux distributions like Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, Fedora, Oracle Linux, Alma Linux, and Rocky Linux.

Software compatibility on ARM servers is continuously improving. ARM servers are versatile and support popular software, including numerous Linux applications, web servers (such as Apache or Nginx), databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB), and many other applications. However, we recommend checking the compatibility of specific software in advance.

Currently, ARM servers do not support Windows or x86-specific applications. Verify compatibility before deployment.

Yes. ARM servers consume less power than x86 servers, reducing costs and supporting sustainability initiatives for businesses aiming to minimise their environmental footprint.