Business transformation is driving enterprise data centers towards hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) for its simplicity and scalability. Unlike traditional hardware-defined infrastructure (siloed compute, storage, and networking), HCI is a virtualized, software-defined environment—a single, streamlined system that offers numerous benefits.

Hyperconverged data centers are easier typically to maintain, can expand capacity quickly, and help to reduce operational costs. HCI solutions with better computing power can help you capture the full benefits of hyperconvergence. 

Why your CPU Matters

The move to HCI brings a new opportunity to upgrade processing power. That can lead to greater gains in data center performance, flexibility and security—if you select the right processor. The best HCI solutions will:

Putting the right CPU at the heart of your HCI can result in more business benefits, such as quicker access to data for more informed decision-making, improved defenses against security breaches, and faster customer transactions.

Why AMD EPYC™ Processors Make Sense for HCI

As a performance leader for virtualized workloads, AMD EPYC processors can help you maximize your HCI investment. In addition to world-record-breaking benchmark performance, AMD EPYC is architected with advanced security features. It is the only x86 server processor with full Secure Encrypted Virtualization to help protect your data. AMD EPYC is simply the highest performing CPU1 available for your hyperconverged data center.

Let’s take a brief look at why you should select AMD EPYC CPUs for your HCI hardware:

Selecting the Right Processor for Your HCI

Choosing the ideal CPU can be critical to optimizing hyperconverged infrastructure. That’s why AMD EPYC enables solutions that offer more options when it comes to processing power, from cost-efficient single-socket to high-performance two-socket servers. Try the AMD EPYC CPU selector tool today to see what might work best for your hyperconverged data center.