Google CloudAnnounce, will import the services provided byAmpere ComputingThe Altra processor created by Nvidia will increase the proportion of Arm architecture processors used in its cloud service platform.
Last year, Google Cloud added a virtual machine project called Tau to its Compute Engine service. The Tau T2D virtual machine provided by the project runs on AMD's third-generation EYPC server processor designed with the x86 architecture.
The Tau T2A virtual machine announced this time is powered by Ampere Computing's Altra processor, which will use Arm architecture processors to improve the operational efficiency of cloud virtual machines while also reducing power consumption.
At the same time, Google Cloud also announced in-depth cooperation with Ampere Computing and will become a key partner.
The Tau T2A virtual machine can simulate up to 48 CPUs in a single virtual machine, and each CPU can be configured with 4GB of memory capacity. Combined with network bandwidth of up to 32Gbps and storage capacity that can be expanded according to service needs, it will help users build various network services, containerized microservices, or data storage applications.
In addition to Google, AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, as well as Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu and other companies have begun to introduce Arm architecture processors to improve server operating efficiency and reduce the obvious power loss in the past.
