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.

Note: The platform information on this page, including the Linux operating system (OS) versions for Google Distributed Cloud (software only) on bare metal, is validated by our partners. The OS versions might be out of date and no longer supported. For the latest OS versions validated by our partners, contact them directly. For the latest OS versions qualified by Google, see Select your operating system in the Google Distributed Cloud (software only) on bare metal documentation.

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

Note: NVIDIA has also validated A30, A100, V100, H100 PCIe, and T4 GPUs works with Google Distributed Cloud for VMware and A2, A10, A30, A40, A100, V100, H100 PCIe and T4 GPUs works with Google Distributed Cloud for bare metal outside of the DGX platform.

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