GDC Ready platform partners

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GDC Ready platform qualification

GDC Ready platform validation ensures that our partners' hardware platforms support the latest version and provide the foundation for Google Distributed Cloud (software only) on bare metal and VMware. This validation includes testing the following:

  • The functions most reliant on the underlying hardware platform such as the ability to deploy and scale a cluster
  • The successful interaction of GDC with the platform partner's compute, network, and storage solution
  • The ability to deploy on-premises and expose a workload through a supported load balancer option on GDC clusters on the partner platform

GDC Ready platform partners have also demonstrated a strong understanding of GDC architectures, its features, and how customers benefit from all components of GDC. Google commits to working with GDC Ready platform partners to ensure that they have the most up-to-date validation regarding GDC and its roadmap, and their hardware works with the latest version of GDC. Google Cloud and the partner will jointly look at ways to improve the customer experience.

You can find out more about the program in GDC Ready partners.

GDC Ready platform partners

AMD

Solution AMD powered Ruby R8 NUC (by SimplyNUC)
Validation details Testing performed on Google Distributed Cloud for bare metal with nodes running CentOS, RHEL 8.4, Ubuntu 18.04, and 20.04 LTS
Description Ruby R8 by SimplyNUC, featuring the AMD Ryzen 4000 mobile processor with Radeo Vega graphics, and support for high-speed 3200MHz DDR4 memory, Ruby is a new performance-driven small form factor PC. Dual ethernet with 2.5Gbps and 1Gbps speeds allow you to connect to multiple networks, with one port providing DASH support for remote management of your mini. Cloud computing, immersive gaming, and streaming all demand-increasing computing performance with optimal energy efficiency.
Web page Mini PCs Powered by AMD Ryzen
Ruby – Simply NUC
Partner page Build Bold Cloud
Solution Dell PowerFlex powered by AMD compute nodes
Validation details Testing performed on Google Distributed Cloud for bare metal with nodes running RHEL 8.4
Description Dell PowerFlex integrated systems now offer AMD based Compute nodes (CO nodes). PowerFlex deliver scalability and business agility, enabling companies to start small and grow in flexible, discrete increments. Based on Dell's PowerEdge servers, the PowerFlex family provides a combination of compute and high performance storage in a unified fabric. PowerFlex can asymmetrically scale compute and storage (two-layer) while also offering an HCI mode, or any combination of these options that supports multi-hypervisor and bare metal environments. Customers seeking a platform for high performance applications and databases can quickly get started with PowerFlex, a software-defined solution ready to run GDC.
Web page Dell EMC PowerFlex Family
Reference architecture GDC on PowerFlex family
Partner page cloud.google.com/dell

Atos

Solution Atos BullSequana S
Validation details Testing performed on Google Distributed Cloud for bare metal with nodes running Ubuntu 18.04, and 20.04 LTS and Google Distributed Cloud for VMware running on vSphere 7.0
Description Atos BullSequana S servers are part of a portfolio of highly scalable and flexible servers making no compromise with Quality of Service. BullSequana S series are powered by Intel® Xeon® processor Scalable family. The complete BullSequana product family is designed to serve the needs spanning from mainframe to enterprise, HPC, and Quantum.
Web page BullSequana S series x86 servers
Partner page atos.net/en/about-us/partners-and-alliances/google-cloud-and-atos-global-partnership
Solution Atos BullSequana Edge
Validation details Testing performed on Google Distributed Cloud for bare metal with nodes running CentOS, RHEL 8.4, Ubuntu 18.04, and 20.04 LTS
Description BullSequana Edge servers deliver AI inference and real-time data analytics at the edge, while keeping data safe, secure and maintaining a low-carbon footprint. The servers' adaptability allow them to be efficient in various types of environments outside data centers. The servers can host up to two Nvidia Tesla T4 GPUs or optional FPGA's. This enables the inference of complex AI models right at the edge with very low latency. Together with the 16 core Intel® Xeon® processor, BullSequana Edge servers provide a compute power-pack for the implementation of up to 512 GB RAM and 28 TB storage.
Web page BullSequana Edge Computing
Partner page atos.net/en/about-us/partners-and-alliances/google-cloud-and-atos-global-partnership

Cisco

Solution Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series
Validation details Testing performed on Google Distributed Cloud for VMware running on vSphere 6.7u3. Cisco has also validated HyperFlex CSI driver works with GDC
Description Cisco HyperFlex hyperconverged infrastructure works together with GDC to provide a consistent experience whether on premises or in Google Cloud. With GDC (Anthos) and HyperFlex, customers have a highly available and resilient on-premises data platform for running Kubernetes workloads at scale. The benefits include predictable performance, enterprise-grade data services, storage optimization, security, and improved efficiency.
Web page Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series
Reference architecture Cisco Validated Design: Cisco HyperFlex for Google Cloud's Anthos
Partner page cloud.google.com/cisco

Dell EMC

Solution Dell EMC PowerFlex Family
Validation details Testing performed on Google Distributed Cloud for bare metal with nodes running CentOS, RHEL 8.4, 20.04 LTS and Google Distributed Cloud for VMware running on vSphere 7.0.2
Description Dell EMC PowerFlex integrated systems deliver scalability and business agility, enabling companies to start small and grow in flexible, discrete increments. Based on Dell EMC's PowerEdge servers, the PowerFlex family provides a combination of compute and high performance storage in a unified fabric. PowerFlex can asymmetrically scale compute and storage (two-layer) while also offering an HCI mode, or any combination of these options that supports multi-hypervisor and bare metal environments. Customers seeking a platform for high performance applications and databases can quickly get started with PowerFlex, a software-defined solution ready to run GDC.
Web page Dell EMC PowerFlex Family
Reference architecture Google Cloud's Anthos on PowerFlex family
Partner page cloud.google.com/dell

Equinix Metal

Solution Equinix Metal
Validation details Testing performed on Google Distributed Cloud for bare metal with nodes running CentOS, RHEL 8.4, Ubuntu 18.04 and 20.04 LTS
Description Equinix Metal is an automated, interconnected, low-latency bare metal-as-a-service that is available in global locations across Platform Equinix. Equinix Metal is integrated with GDC (Anthos), Pure Storage and most DevOps tools. Our Gen3 servers are curated for common workloads and available on demand in minutes in our most popular metros and our Workload Optimized configs feature extra RAM, disk, or special features like GPUs. They are available in all markets with a commitment of 12 months or longer.
Web page Equinix Metal
Partner page Equinix Metal Partner Solutions

Hitachi

Solution Hitachi Unified Compute Platform (UCP)
Validation details

Testing performed on Google Distributed Cloud for bare metal on RHEL 8.4

Testing performed on Google Distributed Cloud for VMware running on vSphere 7u3+

Description

The Hitachi Unified Compute Platform CI (UCP CI) is a state-of-the-art converged infrastructure platform that's optimized and preconfigured for ease of use. It offers a wide selection of computing and storage components that can be scaled and configured to meet the unique needs of your business. With the ability to start small and grow at your own pace, UCP CI delivers scalable and flexible solutions for your evolving needs.

The Hitachi Unified Compute Platform HC (UCP HC) is the ultimate solution for modernizing your data center and edge computing. This scalable, simple, and reliable hyperconverged platform integrates all the essential components for your business applications, databases, analytics, virtual desktops, and more. With industry-leading management policies and data protection solutions, UCP HC helps you deliver agile and efficient IT services that meet your strategic goals.

With the GDC (Anthos) Ready validation on both UCP CI and UPC HC, you can run your edge, and private and public cloud environments with seamless hybrid multi-cloud management, powered by GKE Enterprise. Experience a uniform and streamlined approach to managing your cloud infrastructure, with the added peace of mind that comes with knowing your platform is GDC Ready.

Web page https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/products/integrated-systems/hyper-converged-infrastructure/google-anthos.html
https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/solutions/modernize-digital-core/infrastructure-modernization/hybrid-cloud-infrastructure.html
https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/products/integrated-systems/converged-infrastructure.html
https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/products/integrated-systems/hyper-converged-infrastructure.html
Reference architectures Hybrid Cloud with Google Anthos on Hitachi UCP Platform Reference Architecture Guide | Hitachi Vantara
Partner page https://cloud.google.com/find-a-partner/partner/hitachi-vantara-corporation
https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/services/consulting-services/google-cloud.html

HPE

Solution HPE Nimble Storage dHCI
Validation details Testing performed on Google Distributed Cloud for VMware running on vSphere 6.7u3. The HPE CSI Driver for Kubernetes has been validated with GDC
Description HPE Nimble Storage dHCI provides a flexible on-premises architecture for independent scaling of storage and compute that works in conjunction with GDC to deliver a hybrid cloud. HPE Nimble Storage dHCI provides a simple approach to all-flash and hybrid flash storage that delivers capacity efficiency, low latency, and high availability for virtualized and containerized workloads with AI-driven operations for the hybrid cloud stack powered by HPE Infosight. When combined with HPE Cloud Volumes, a multi cloud storage service, customers can experience a true hybrid cloud providing seamless data mobility between on premises and public cloud.
Web page HPE Nimble Storage dHCI
Partner page HPE Google Cloud Partner Page
Solution HPE ProLiant DL G10
Validation details CentOS, RHEL 8.4, Ubuntu 18.04, 20.04 LTS
Description (Virtualized) HPE Gen 10 ProLiant DL servers, combined with VMware's vSAN, offer a flexible and scalable solution for organizations to quickly instantiate vSphere environments to support GDC (Anthos). HPE ProLiant DL325, DL360 and DL380 Gen10 servers and are certified under the HPE vSAN Ready Node profile specifications and are now validated with GDC. HPE vSAN Ready Nodes set aside traditional, manually driven processes and technologies, shifting to an automated, secure approach that extends optimization beyond workloads to include a tightly coupled integration of physical and virtual management.

(Bare Metal) HPE ProLiant DL Gen10 DL360/380 and HPE ProLiant DL Gen10 Plus v2 325/385 servers offer high performance and value for Google Distributed Cloud bare metal deployments.
Web page HPE ProLiant rack servers
Reference architecture HPE ProLiant DL360/DL380 Gen10 and VMware vSAN Storage Reference Architecture
Partner page cloud.google.com/hpe

NetApp

Solution NetApp HCI
Validation details Testing performed on Google Distributed Cloud for VMware running on vSphere 6.7u3
Description NetApp HCI is a leading disaggregated hybrid cloud infrastructure, providing the benefits of hyperconverged solutions. Benefits include lower TCO and ease of acquisition, deployment, and management for virtualized workloads, while also allowing enterprise customers to independently scale compute and storage resources as needed. NetApp HCI with GDC (Anthos) provides an on-premises, cloud-like experience for the deployment of containerized workloads managed by GKE on-prem. This solution provides simplified management, detailed metrics, and a range of additional functionalities that enable the easy movement of workloads deployed both on-site and in the cloud.
Web page NetApp for hybrid infrastructure
Reference architecture NetApp HCI with Anthos
Partner page cloud.google.com/netapp

Nokia

Solution Nokia 5G Cloud RAN with Nokia AirFrame Open Edge and Rackmount
Validation details Testing performed on Google Distributed Cloud for bare metal with nodes running CentOS, RHEL 8.4, Ubuntu 18.04, and 20.04 LTS
Description

The Nokia AirFrame data center solution is 5G ready and gives operators the benefits and flexibility to build compact and highly efficient cloud computing data center solutions that meet both Telco and IT requirements. Nokia Data center solution is complemented with OPNFV compatible, OpenStack and Container distribution. Nokia AirFrame data center solution provides the best solution for far edge to central data centers with state-of-the-art automation and management systems with needed workflow tools.

The Nokia AirFrame open edge server is an x86 solution built and tailored to fully support edge and far edge cloud deployments with the heaviest workloads. The ultra-small footprint provided by the solution is complemented with a real-time, container distribution built to provide the high performance, reliability and low latency required by solutions like Cloud RAN.

Nokia AirFrame Rackmount is a high-performance and energy-efficient solution designed for regional and centralized data centers running cloud and high performance computing workloads.

Web page Nokia AirFrame Rackmount
Nokia AirFrame Open Edge
Partner page Nokia AirFrame

Nutanix

Solution Nutanix AOS
Validation details Testing performed on Google Distributed Cloud for bare metal with nodes running CentOS, RHEL 8.4 and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
Description Nutanix solutions are built on an industry leading hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) technology—a complete IT infrastructure stack that integrates compute, storage, virtualization, networking, and security to power any application, at any scale. Nutanix software simplifies IT Operations and brings frictionless application delivery and mobility across cloud environments.
Web page https://www.nutanix.com/what-we-do
Reference architecture https://opendocs.nutanix.com/anthos/architecture/

NVIDIA

Solution NVIDIA DGX A30/100
Validation details Testing performed on Google Distributed Cloud for bare metal with nodes running Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and Google Distributed Cloud for VMware running on vSphere 7.0.3
Description NVIDIA DGX™ A30/100 is the universal system for all AI workloads, offering unprecedented compute density, performance, and flexibility in the world's first 5 petaFLOPS AI system. Featuring the world's most advanced accelerator, the NVIDIA A100 Tensor Core GPU with NVLink, it enables enterprises to consolidate training, inference, and analytics into a unified, easy-to-deploy AI infrastructure including direct access to NVIDIA AI experts.
Web page NVIDIA DGX A100 AI Infrastructure
Reference guide NVIDIA GPUs with Google Cloud's Anthos
Partner page cloud.google.com/nvidia
Solution NVIDIA DGX-1
Validation details Testing performed on Google Distributed Cloud for VMware running on vSphere 7.0.3
Description NVIDIA® DGX-1™ is the integrated software and hardware system that supports your commitment to AI research with an optimized combination of compute power, software and deep learning performance.
Web page NVIDIA DGX-1
Reference guide NVIDIA GPUs with Google Cloud's Anthos
Partner page cloud.google.com/nvidia

Supermicro

Solution Supermicro Total Solution for Cloud-native Applications
Validation details Testing performed on Google Distributed Cloud for bare metal with SuperBlade servers running RHEL 8.4 and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
Description Supermicro deliver solutions that feature cloud-native applications. This solution is built and validated with Supermicro SuperServers, SuperStorage systems, and Supermicro Ethernet switches that are optimized for performance and designed to provide the highest levels of reliability, quality and scalability. This solution stack provides GDC cluster deployment instruction with Supermicro components
Web page supermicro/en/products/superblade
Reference architecture supermicro/white_paper_GDCV_on_SuperBlade
Partner page cloud.google.com/find-a-partner/partner/supermicro-computer-inc

VMware

Solution vSAN
Validation details Testing performed on Google Distributed Cloud for VMware running on vSphere 7.0.2 and vSphere 7.0.3
Description VMware vSAN is a software-defined, enterprise storage solution that allows you to manage compute and storage with hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) systems, through unique vSphere integration. VMware vSAN is available on two validated platforms: ReadyNodes and VxRail systems. vSAN ReadyNodes are x86 servers, available from all the leading server vendors, that have been pre-configured, tested and certified for VMware hyperconverged infrastructure software. VxRail systems are jointly developed by Dell EMC and VMware and are the only fully integrated, pre-configured, and tested HCI system optimized for VMware vSAN technology for software-defined storage.
Web page vSAN ReadyNodes
Reference architecture Google Cloud's Anthos on VMware vSAN
Partner page cloud.google.com/vmware