Supermicro Introduces Rack Plug and Play Cloud Infrastructure with Free Remote Access Testing and Validation

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Super Micro Computer (SMCI) has launched a free remote access testing program, JumpStart, for its Rack Plug and Play Cloud Infrastructure. This solution simplifies cloud deployment with a preconfigured rack system and eliminates the need for custom builds, allowing scalability in days. Priced around $3,000 monthly, it offers predictable costs without hidden charges. Features include advanced Intel processors and Red Hat OpenShift integration, enhancing performance and reducing overall costs by up to 70% compared to hosted options. The program aims to address rising cloud costs by enabling efficient on-premises solutions.

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• Launch of the JumpStart program enables free remote access testing, enhancing customer engagement.
• Cost-effective solution priced at approximately $3,000/month, eliminating unforeseen charges.
• Up to 70% better TCO than hosted cloud offerings attracts customers looking for efficiency.

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• None.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a global leader in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions, and green computing technology, announced a free remote access testing and validation program – JumpStart for the Supermicro Rack Plug and Play Cloud Infrastructure. The Supermicro Rack Plug and Play Cloud Infrastructure solution eliminates the burden of designing and deploying a custom in-house cloud solution with a preconfigured, pre-validated rack-level total configuration with the servers, software, storage, networking, and services for a world-class cloud infrastructure.  With the Supermicro JumpStart program, users can execute remote access testing and validation for their workloads on the cloud solution before deployment.

As more customers feel the burden of rising hosted cloud costs, many are looking to repatriate cloud workloads on lower-cost in-house infrastructure. Still, they want to avoid the requirement of building a custom in-house solution.  Supermicro, in collaboration with RedHat and Intel, has introduced a turn-key solution that will allow customers to bring up a scalable cloud infrastructure in days instead of weeks or months. The base configuration can be purchased outright or can be leased for approximately $3,000 per month¹. The flat fee model eliminates unforeseen usage charges - the more you use it, the more you save.

"The Supermicro Rack Plug and Play Cloud Infrastructure program provides game-changing cost and performance efficiencies for today's enterprise," said Charles Liang, president, and CEO, Supermicro. "On-the-shelf, fully assembled, validated rack systems including hardware and software are available, enabling rapid deployment and getting systems online faster. This program can save customers time and design effort. Our latest JumpStart initiative leverages Intel CPUs, Intel Optane Persistent Memory, All-Flash NVMe Storage, and 100GbE Networking for world-class performance.  With the RedHat OpenShift Container Platform and the JumpStart free remote access testing and validation configuration, customers can start the transition to the efficient, scalable on-prem cloud immediately."

The Supermicro JumpStart configuration is an entry-level option from the complete portfolio of Supermicro Rack Plug and Play Cloud Infrastructure solutions that include additional performance, modularity, high capacity, and extreme designs. These turn-key solutions include the rack, cabling, power, and cooling infrastructure to simplify solution deployment at scale.  It can support hundreds of instances and containers with up to a 70%* better TCO than hosted cloud offerings. 

"Red Hat OpenShift is the industry's leading enterprise Kubernetes platform and provides greater consistency across any infrastructure to better build, deploy and manage applications at scale," said Joe Fernandes, vice president, and general manager Core Cloud Platforms, Red Hat. "By combining the power of OpenShift with Intel's processors and Supermicro's cloud infrastructure solution, organizations can reduce costs and not only support immediate workload requirements but also better address future growth requirements as needed on more sophisticated systems. We are pleased to collaborate with Supermicro and Intel to help support customers across the open hybrid cloud."

"Intel is collaborating with Supermicro to make available a fully configured and ready to go cluster of systems with the latest Intel Xeon processors for testing of innovative software solutions," said Rose Schooler, Corporate Vice President, Global Data Center Sales at Intel. "Our 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with built-in AI accelerators enable a new class of applications to be developed, delivering outstanding performance."

With the Supermicro JumpStart free remote access program, Supermicro customers can start immediately to validate and benchmark their applications, enabling hands-on experience with the solution. Accessing the program is easy and fast. Using Supermicro's JumpStart portal, interested parties can register, then access the solution through a secure portal.

Product Portfolio

The Supermicro JumpStart configuration is based on a multi-node BigTwin® 2U 4-Node system with 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors for up to 320 cores, 16TB of memory, 736TB of All-Flash NVMe PCI-E 4.0 storage per system, along with three 1U Ultra systems, supporting up to 1.1PB of All-Flash NVMe PCI-E 4.0 storage, 100GbE Switch for NVMe-oF and a 25GbE Switch offering superior data and storage networking performance for the on-premises object storage. It is a scaled-down version of the Supermicro Red Hat® OpenShift® Reference Architecture – High-Density Solution. The solution is based on Red Hat OpenShift, the industry's leading enterprise Kubernetes platform. Additional Supermicro Rack Plug and Play Cloud Infrastructure configurations are available and optimized for efficiency, scale, and performance built on Supermicro Ultra, SuperBlade®,  CloudDC, and edge computing platforms.

Learn More by joining our webinar with representatives from Supermicro, Intel, and Red Hat, either live or on-demand,"Build a Turn-Key Cloud with Cost Optimized Rack Plug-N-Play Cloud Infrastructure."

About Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Supermicro (SMCI), the leading innovator in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology, is a premier provider of advanced Server Building Block Solutions® for Enterprise Data Center, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Edge Computing Systems worldwide. Supermicro is committed to protecting the environment through its "We Keep IT Green®" initiative and provides customers with the most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly solutions available on the market.

Supermicro, Server Building Block Solutions, and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.

All other brands, names, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Intel, the Intel logo, and other Intel marks are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries.

Red Hat and OpenShift are trademarks or registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and other countries.

¹ For a 3-year lease, subject to credit review and approval, additional terms and conditions apply.  See website for details (link)

* Based on internal Supermicro estimates.

 

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FAQ

What is the JumpStart program introduced by SMCI?

The JumpStart program is a free remote access testing initiative for Supermicro's Rack Plug and Play Cloud Infrastructure, allowing customers to validate workloads before deployment.

How much does the Rack Plug and Play Cloud Infrastructure cost?

The infrastructure can be leased for around $3,000 per month, providing a flat fee model with no hidden charges.

What are the performance benefits of SMCI's new cloud infrastructure?

The infrastructure utilizes Intel processors and Red Hat OpenShift, delivering high performance and reducing costs by up to 70% compared to traditional hosted cloud solutions.

When was the JumpStart program announced?

The JumpStart program was announced on September 14, 2021.

Who collaborated with SMCI on the JumpStart program?

Supermicro collaborated with RedHat and Intel to develop the JumpStart program for enhanced cloud infrastructure solutions.