Revolutionizing Infrastructure Cost Efficiency
OpenMetal, a front-runner in providing hosted private infrastructure, has played a pivotal role in enhancing the operational capabilities of RamNode, a notable provider in the public cloud space. This collaboration has led to remarkable advancements in RamNode's data center operations, particularly in the Netherlands. After adopting OpenMetal's innovative enterprise bare metal platform, RamNode achieved substantial reductions in operational costs, culminating in an impressive savings of 70%.
The Challenges Faced by RamNode
Before embarking on this transformative journey, RamNode was confronting significant obstacles with its aging infrastructure. The company was dependent on approximately 40 outdated servers, many of which were between eight and ten years old. This old hardware was not only costly to maintain but also constrained the performance levels that the company could offer to its customers. Underneath the surface, the limitations of the existing setup were evident—on a typical 8GB VDS plan, RamNode could only accommodate four customers per node. Consequently, this situation necessitated frequent addition of physical hardware to scale effectively.
Shifting to Modern Solutions
“Transitioning our Netherlands region to OpenMetal has revolutionized our operational dynamics,” shared Vanessa Vasile, Director of Infrastructure at RamNode. “We shifted from a room brimming with outdated hardware to relying on a compact yet powerful framework of modern NVMe-backed servers. This transition has not only enhanced speed and density but has also significantly cut costs.”
The Impact of OpenMetal's Infrastructure
By deploying eight high-performance open metal servers in Amsterdam, RamNode realized transformative outcomes, such as:
- A sixteenfold increase in VM density—from just four customers per node to an incredible sixty-four on 8GB VDS plans.
- A drastic 70% reduction in monthly infrastructure costs when compared to previous ranges of operation.
- Remarkably enhanced performance using NVMe Gen4 storage paired with modern Intel Xeon processors, allowing for fluid operations.
- No need for alterations in existing cloud orchestration, APIs, or automation processes during the transition.
The new infrastructure employed advanced OpenMetal's v4 and v3 enterprise-grade hardware, featuring dual Intel Xeon Gold processors, 512GB DDR5 RAM, and a staggering 6.4TB of NVMe Gen4 storage. This technological foundation has not only ensured high input/output throughput but has also positioned RamNode for sustained growth without incurring further hardware investments.
The Smooth Transition Process
OpenMetal's bare metal provisioning has allowed RamNode to modernize their physical framework while ensuring the continued stability of their public cloud services. All orchestration mechanisms, APIs, customer provisioning processes, billing systems, and deployment scripts remained intact—enabling a seamless, risk-free migration.
“The success observed by RamNode highlights the advantages of modern hardware accompanied by adaptable infrastructure solutions,” noted Todd Robinson, President of OpenMetal. “We facilitate service providers in achieving remarkable enhancements in both cost-efficiency and performance, without imposing the challenges that come along with replatforming.”
Future Expansion Plans
In light of the success achieved through this partnership, RamNode is contemplating the initiation of further expansions, exploring additional OpenMetal locations such as Singapore, in alignment with their global growth strategy.
About RamNode
RamNode is a prominent public cloud service provider offering VPS, VDS, and virtual infrastructure services tailored for developers and businesses around the globe. Recognized for delivering cost-effective and high-performance cloud hosting, RamNode operates through numerous data centers to support varied production workloads and mission-critical applications.
About OpenMetal
OpenMetal stands out in the industry by providing hosted private cloud infrastructure powered by OpenStack and Ceph, alongside enterprise bare metal servers. The company excels in delivering Day 2 ready, fixed-cost solutions that grant organizations comprehensive root access and control. With strategically placed data centers, OpenMetal caters to hosting providers, SaaS companies, managed service providers, and enterprises seeking alternatives to major public cloud platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did OpenMetal help RamNode reduce costs?
OpenMetal provided RamNode with modern bare metal servers, allowing for a 70% reduction in infrastructure costs.
What challenges was RamNode facing before the switch?
RamNode operated on outdated hardware, which limited performance, added high maintenance costs, and hindered growth.
What was the impact of OpenMetal's service on VM density?
The new infrastructure allowed RamNode to increase VM density from 4 customers per node to 64 customers per node.
Did RamNode have to modify existing systems during the transition?
No, RamNode managed to transition to OpenMetal without needing to change their existing orchestration, APIs, or automation systems.
What are RamNode's future expansion plans?
RamNode is considering expanding to more OpenMetal locations, including Singapore, as part of their global growth strategy.
