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Why Choose AceCloud Node Groups for OpenShift?

Dedicated hardware, zero virtualization overhead, and enterprise-grade infrastructure optimized specifically for Kubernetes workloads.

Bare-Metal Performance

Direct access to dedicated Intel Xeon or AMD EPYC processors - no hypervisor overhead, no noisy neighbors, no shared resources. Your workloads get 100% of the compute power.

Optimized for Kubernetes

Hardware and firmware perfectly tuned for OpenShift worker roles. Pre-configured with optimal kernel parameters, CPU governors, and NUMA settings for container orchestration.

Scalable on Demand

Start with one Node Group (3 nodes) and expand with additional packs as needed. Each group seamlessly integrates into your existing cluster - no downtime, no complex reconfiguration.

Enterprise Storage & Networking

12× 7.68TB NVMe drives per node deliver massive I/O throughput. RAID 1 boot disks ensure reliability. Dual 25G networking provides high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity.

Choice of CPU Architecture

Select Intel Xeon Gold for balanced workloads or AMD EPYC for maximum parallel performance. Tailor your infrastructure for compute-heavy, memory-bound, or mixed application requirements.

Fully Managed by AceCloud

Seamless provisioning, lifecycle management, firmware updates, monitoring, and 24×7 expert support. Focus on your applications - we handle the infrastructure.

Available OpenShift Node Group Packs

Each pack includes 3 dedicated bare-metal nodes (384 cores total) with enterprise-grade storage and networking. Choose the configuration that matches your workload needs.

Intel Starter

Balanced Workloads

384

CORES (3 NODES)

  • CPU2× Xeon 6458Q
  • Cores64 @ 3.1GHz ea
  • RAM2TB DDR5
  • Boot980GB RAID 1
  • NVMe12× 7.68TB
  • Net2× 25G
  • Balanced workloads
  • High memory (RAM)
  • DB & analytics
Intel Performance

Compute-Intensive

384

CORES (3 NODES)

  • CPU2× Xeon 6444Y
  • Cores32 @ 3.60GHz ea
  • RAM1TB DDR5
  • Boot980GB RAID 1
  • NVMe12× 7.68TB
  • Net2× 25G
  • Higher clocks (3.6GHz)
  • Compute optimized
  • HPC & simulations
AMD Starter

Parallel Performance

384

CORES (3 NODES)

  • CPUEPYC 9554
  • Cores64 @ 3.1GHz
  • RAM2TB DDR5
  • Boot980GB RAID 1
  • NVMe12× 7.68TB
  • Net2× 25G
  • Multi-threading
  • Memory bandwidth
  • Data-intensive apps
AMD Performance

AI/ML & Enterprise

384

CORES (3 NODES)

  • CPU2× EPYC 9374F
  • Cores64 @ 3.85GHz ea
  • RAM2TB DDR5
  • Boot 980GB RAID 1
  • NVMe12× 7.68TB
  • Net2× 25G
  • Highest clocks (3.85GHz)
  • Max core density
  • AI/ML training

Scale Your OpenShift Cluster Seamlessly

Start small and scale as you grow. Each Node Group adds a 3-node bare-metal cluster to your OpenShift environment - no downtime, no complex reconfiguration.

1 Node Group

3 Worker Nodes • Minimum Required

  Starting Point
3 Nodes
2 Node Groups

6 Worker Nodes • Growing Workload

  Expanding Capacity
6 Nodes
3+ Node Groups

9+ Worker Nodes • Enterprise Scale

  Full Production
9+ Nodes

Seamless Expansion Experience

AceCloud's infrastructure automatically integrates new node groups into your OpenShift cluster. Our certified engineers handle all provisioning, configuration, and integration - ensuring zero service disruption.

Zero Downtime

Add capacity without interrupting running workloads or services.

Automatic Integration

New nodes join your cluster automatically with proper labels and taints.

Workload Distribution

Kubernetes scheduler automatically balances pods across new capacity.

Managed Reliability

24×7 monitoring ensures new nodes meet performance and security standards.

Managed Reliability & Support with AceCloud

Every Node Group is monitored and managed by AceCloud's certified OpenShift and Kubernetes engineers, so you can focus on building applications, not managing infrastructure.

Node Provisioning

Complete hardware setup, OS installation, and OpenShift worker configuration.

Lifecycle Management

Automated updates, patches, and firmware maintenance with zero downtime.

Cluster Scaling

Seamless node group addition and workload distribution optimization.

Performance Tuning

Continuous optimization of CPU, memory, network, and storage performance.

Storage Configuration

NVMe array setup, RAID management, and persistent volume integration.

Network Management

25G networking configuration, load balancing, and traffic optimization.

BackUp & DR

Automated backup policies and disaster recovery integration.

24*7 Monitoring

Proactive monitoring, alerting, and rapid issue resolution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to frequently asked questions about AceCloud's bare-metal Node Groups for OpenShift.

A minimum of one Node Group (3 bare-metal nodes) is required to deploy your OpenShift cluster. This provides the foundation for your worker nodes with 384 cores, up to 2TB RAM, and massive NVMe storage capacity. You can scale by adding additional Node Groups à la carte as your workloads grow.

Bare-metal nodes provide direct access to dedicated hardware with zero hypervisor overhead. This typically delivers 20-40% better performance compared to virtualized environments, especially for I/O-intensive workloads, databases, and applications requiring consistent low-latency operations. There are no noisy neighbors, your workloads get 100% of the compute, memory, and storage resources.

Yes, absolutely! OpenShift supports heterogeneous node configurations. You can leverage Kubernetes node labels and taints to direct specific workloads to Intel or AMD nodes based on your application requirements. For example, you might run memory-intensive databases on AMD EPYC nodes while running compute-heavy analytics on Intel Xeon nodes, all within the same cluster.

Initial Node Group provisioning typically takes 2-4 hours for hardware setup, OS installation, and OpenShift integration. Once your first Node Group is deployed, adding additional groups takes even less time - usually 1-2 hours, since the cluster infrastructure is already in place. AceCloud's automation handles all the heavy lifting, and our engineers verify each node before marking it production-ready.

OpenShift automatically detects node failures and reschedules pods to healthy nodes in your cluster. With multiple Node Groups (6+ nodes), you have built-in redundancy. AceCloud's 24×7 monitoring team is alerted immediately upon hardware issues and can provision replacement nodes within hours. For mission-critical applications, we recommend deploying at least 2 Node Groups to ensure high availability.

es, all firmware updates, OS patches, and security updates are included and managed by AceCloud. We follow a rolling update strategy to ensure zero downtime - nodes are cordoned, drained, updated, and returned to service one at a time. Critical security patches are applied within 24-48 hours of release, and routine updates are scheduled during maintenance windows based on your preferences.

Each node's 12× 7.68TB NVMe drives are configured as local persistent volumes accessible via OpenShift's Local Storage Operator. You can also integrate with NetApp Trident CSI for advanced storage features like snapshots, cloning, and replication. The combination of bare-metal NVMe performance with enterprise storage management gives you the best of both worlds - raw speed and sophisticated data protection.

While our four standard Node Group configurations cover most enterprise workloads, we do offer custom configurations for unique requirements. If you need specialized GPU nodes for AI/ML, increased RAM for in-memory databases, or specific networking configurations, our architecture team can design a custom node group. Contact our sales team to discuss your specific needs.

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