Introduction

INDUSTRY
Cloud Service Provider

NetFire is a full-service cloud provider that offers a wide range of services based on highperforming servers. NetFire builds cloud infrastructure available as a shared cloudprovider or that customers own, utilizing best-in-class open-source technologies. They
also offer hands-on support and monitor servers on-premises or in the NetFire-hostedcloud. NetFire's cloud infrastructure is designed to deliver unmatched speed andefficiency for real-time computing and instant insights, where data is created at theedge. The combination of NetFire software and hardware makes the solution ideal forvarious applications, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, the Internetof Things (IoT), high-performance computing (HPC), real-time data analytics, and video
streaming and gaming.
NetFire and its customers primarily deploy the Supermicro servers in cloud computingand virtualization, offering managed solutions for running virtualized applications andinfrastructure. This includes hosting web servers, databases, software-as-a-service
platforms, and data analytics applications.

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January 2024Challenge

CHALLENGES• Reduce Server Footprint• Reduce Costs Through More
Efficient Servers• Maintain and Improve SLAs

NetFire needed to acquire more and newer servers due to optimization aroundperformance per watt, which reduces costs in a data center. With more performance perwatt, fewer CPUs would be needed for an existing workload. The second reason was
more (and faster) cores, allowing NetFire to consolidate the data center rack space andoffer services with lower latency and faster responses.
NetFire also needed to consolidate the physical data center space required due to thereduced server count in each rack. NetFire also wanted to simplify its network by
reducing the number of required switches, transceivers, and cabling. In addition,NetFire also wanted to reduce the number of racks needed for each of its cloud
locations, reducing costs that could be passed on to its customers.

Solution

SOLUTION
Supermicro Ultra Servers• 1U Flexible Servers with AMD
EPYC processors

Supermicro Hyper Servers• 2U Maximum Scalability
Servers

Supermicro Storage
Servers• High Density NVMe Storage
Systems

In response to the outlined challenges, NetFire embarked on a mission to leverage thebest in server technology to meet the ever-evolving demands of the cloud computinglandscape. A pivotal decision in this journey was the introduction of ASG-1014SACR12N4H servers. These specialized servers enabled NetFire to construct a Cephpowered cloud storage infrastructure. The primary advantage of the ASG-1014SACR12N4H servers was their capability to provide a highly efficient drive density in eachnode. This meant NetFire could deploy maximum storage capacities withoutcompromising efficiency or performance.
Further, many of NetFire's customers expressed interest in leveraging the Supermicrobare metal hardware, whether hosted on the NetFire cloud or within their data centers.
These servers became instrumental in running platforms like OpenStack private clouds,
S3 object storage, and, more recently, Microsoft Azure Stack HCI, which is known for its
adaptability and seamless integration with Azure services, equipping NetFire clientswith a powerful platform tailored for virtualized applications. Most customers on theNetFire public cloud primarily run custom software applications, SQL databases, andweb servers. VDI hosting in the NetFire cloud also became a regular offering.
Recognizing the advantages of the AMD EPYC™ 7763 processors, NetFire integrated
them into the Supermicro Ultra servers, making them the ideal CPU choice for both their
public and private cloud customers. Their high clock speeds, large L3 cache, andimpressive 64-core count made them suitable for diverse workloads, from softwaredefined storage solutions like Ceph and Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct to runningrobust SQL databases.
NetFire's decision to opt for AMD processors was rooted in their superior costeffectiveness, performance capabilities, and energy efficiency. This choice resulted intangible benefits in the form of reduced server, rack, and overall data center costs. As atestament to this commitment, NetFire procured several Supermicro Ultra servers
equipped with dual AMD EPYC 7763 processors.

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Compute:
BENEFITS• Increased Performance withlow power use

AS-2015HS-TNR - Hyper Series with AMD EPYC™
9634 processors• Reduction in Costs• Public Cloud or On-Premises
Cloud

AS-1124US-TNRP - Ultra Series w/AMD EPYC™ 7763processors

Storage:
The total storage capacity, surpassing 10 Petabytes, spans a variety of systems fromBroadcom hardware RAID setups to Ceph clusters and Storage Spaces Direct. Notablestorage hardware solutions include:
SSG-640P-E1CR36H – 4U, Up to 36 storage devices per system for Enterprise storage.
ASG-2015S-E1CR24L – Compact 2U system with up to 24 storage devices
ASG-1014S-ACR12N4H – 1U system with up to 12 storage devices

Benefits
NetFire chose AMD processors because they enable significant cost savings, better
performance, and better power efficiency than competitive offerings.
Faster cores allowed NetFire to reduce the number of core-based software licenses
required for software such as Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Server, and Azure Stack
HCI. Many types of software are billed per core basis, so offering their clients faster cores
allowed NetFire to reduce the number of cores customers needed to acquire, reducing
costs for them.
The NetFire systems consistently outperform other cloud providers on a range ofstandard benchmarks. Whether single-core, multi-core, or storage benchmarks, NetFire
consistently performed better than major cloud providers. The performance per dollar,or perf/$, is significantly better than other cloud providers when running thesebenchmarks. Learn more at https://netfire.com/supermicro.
Supermicro systems are more modular than competitors and have allowed NetFire togrow to where they are today because NetFire has continuously upgraded our systems
without needing to replace them immediately. This enabled the cost savings required toscale efficiently and to service more customers.

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"NetFire can respond to a wide range of customer requirements using ourSupermicro AMD based servers. We can offer customers a range ofimplementation environments, from using our public cloud to on-premises
clouds. The performance per watt of AMD CPUs, in different Supermicro servers,
helps customers to reduce costs while maintaining high performance responses,
supporting increased workloads when required."-Bart Matusiak, President and Founder at NetFire

SUPERMICRONETFIRE

Supermicro is a global leader in high performance, green
computing server technology and innovation. We provide ourglobal customers with application-optimized servers andworkstations customized with blade, storage, and GPU
solutions. Our products offer proven reliability, superior
design, and one of the industry’s broadest array of productconfigurations, to fit all computational need.

NetFire is dedicated to disrupting the cloud industry withbespoke, cost-effective solutions for businesses facing
significant cloud requirements and expenses. Ourcommitment goes beyond business; we’re deeply
invested in education, teaching cloud technologies inover 40 U.S. schools to empower young tech innovators.
We also ensure business continuity through 24/7 expert
support and advanced hardware management, making
us a dependable partner for your organization.

For more information, visit www.supermicro.com

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