Amazon EC2 Hpc6id instances are fully optimized for high-performance computing (HPC) applications. Powered by 3rd generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, they are designed to handle data-intensive, memory bandwidth-bound HPC workloads while delivering cost-effectiveness.
Benefits
Amazon EC2 Hpc6id Instances offer specialized capabilities designed to enhance performance for demanding HPC workloads that require Intel processors.
Superior Performance
Engineered to meet the rigorous demands of HPC applications by offering up to 5 GB/s of memory bandwidth per vCPU and as much as 15.2 TB of storage. Hpc6id also has EFA, allowing you to benefit from low-latency communication between nodes.
Cost Efficiency
These instance types are a cost-efficient option for running memory-bound and data-intensive HPC applications in the cloud. They are optimized to deliver improved price-to-performance ratios (up to 2.2 times better) compared to similar x86-based instance types.
Scalability
HPC6id features AWS EFA, a lower-latency interconnect designed to run jobs to many nodes, enabling organizations to run complex simulations and data processing tasks at virtually any scale.
Resource Efficiency
Amazon EC2 Hpc6id instances leverage the AWS Nitro System, which improves resource efficiency by transferring many of the conventional virtualization functions to dedicated hardware and software.
Features
Hpc6id instances are equipped with advanced hardware and technologies designed to meet the demands of high-performance computing, especially for FEA applications.
3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Powered by 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable (Ice Lake) processors, offering an all-core turbo frequency of 3.5 GHz.
Intel Architecture for FEA Applications
Incorporating powerful Intel technologies like AVX-512, utilized by the Intel Math Kernel Library, these features help you achieve superior performance when running complex simulations and other HPC workloads.
Hpc6id has 1TB of memory, which is great for FEA applications such as OptiStruct that benefit from large amounts of memory. Hpc6id also includes 12TB of local NVME SSD instance storage, great for many FEA applications that write large amounts of data and benefit from fast local storage.
AWS EFA
Incorporating AWS EFA that is supported by Intel MPI used by many CAE applications, jobs can scale out to a large number of nodes on hpc6id.
Applications
Here are some applications of Amazon EC2 Hpc6id instances.
Aerospace
Organizations in the aerospace sector can leverage these instance types to accelerate the testing of new aircraft and spacecraft designs. This leads to faster results, fewer safety risks, and reduced expenses related to physical prototypes, labor, and materials.
Automotive
In the automotive industry, Hpc6id instances support simulations for analyzing acoustics, vibration, and structural stress. This allows for more precise testing of component durability, helping manufacturers optimize performance and safety.
Healthcare
Healthcare companies can use Hpc6id instances to design and validate medical devices and implants with greater reliability. These instances support complex simulations that contribute to safer, more effective innovations in patient care.
Learn more by visiting our blog post: High-Performance Computing Examples & Applications.
Specifications
| Instance Size | Physical Cores | Memory (GiB) | Instance storage (GiB) | EFA Network Bandwidth (Gbps) | Network Bandwidth (Gbps) |
| hpc6id.32xlarge | 64 | 1024 | 4 x 3800 NVMe SSD | 200 | 25 |
HPC Cost Examples Using EC2 Hpc6id Instances
Here’s a list of examples of cloud HPC clusters using EC2 Hpc6id instances for CFD simulations, by TotalCAE.
| Hardware Option | List Price Cost | Location | Time Duration and Instance Type |
| 64-core 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processor | $3,300.77 | AWS | 3-Year RHEL Reserved hpc6id.32xlarge Instance with EFA |
| 64-core 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processor | $6.39 per Node Hour | AWS | Hourly RHEL On Demand hpc6id.32xlarge Instance with EFA |
Learn more by visiting our blog post: HPC Cluster Prices: A Complete Guide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about Amazon EC2 Hpc6id instances.
How Do Hpc6id Instances Differ From Other EC2 HPC Instance Types?
Hpc6id instances offer up to 2.2 times better price-performance compared to other similar x86-based EC2 instance types. They feature high memory, a large local NVME scratch disk, and AWS EFA for scale-out jobs, making them versatile for a wide range of CAE applications.
What Is the Best Way to Obtain Access to Cloud HCP Using Amazon EC2 Hpc6id Instances?
You can get started with EC2 Hpc6id instances directly through the AWS website. However, if you prefer to avoid the complex technical and administrative tasks involved in cloud HPC management, TotalCAE can help. We don’t charge extra for cloud usage, and our platform enables you to run simulations on the latest cloud hardware with just a few clicks, saving you both time and effort.
What Is TotalCAE, & How Does It Relate to Hpc6id Instances?
TotalCAE provides fully managed cloud HPC and hybrid solutions, eliminating the complexity of managing cloud infrastructure on your own. Our services are fully compatible with cloud HPC clusters using EC2 Hpc6id instances, allowing you to focus on running your HPC simulations while we handle the technical details.