AWS Launches EC2 R8in, R8ib, R8idn, and R8idb Instances in Tokyo Region
Amazon Web Services has expanded the availability of its memory-optimized Amazon EC2 R8in, R8ib, R8idn, and R8idb instances to three new regions: Asia Pacific (Tokyo), Europe (Frankfurt), and Europe (Ireland). Powered by custom 6th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, these instances are engineered to deliver high compute performance and network throughput for memory-intensive applications.
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| Aspect | Before / Alternative | After / This |
|---|---|---|
| Network Bandwidth | Up to 100 Gbps or 200 Gbps on previous-generation R6i/R7i instances | Up to 600 Gbps on R8in and R8idn instances |
| Processor Generation | 3rd or 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors | 6th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors custom-built for AWS |
| Regional Availability | Limited to US East (N. Virginia) and US West (Oregon) | Expanded to include Asia Pacific (Tokyo), Europe (Frankfurt), and Europe (Ireland) |
Source: AWS What's New
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