Exciting financial incentives for IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers
Author: Zane Adam, VP, IBM Cloud Infrastructure, IBM
There’s a lot of buzz around virtual servers, containers and serverless functions. Although that buzz is validated given the industry demand for hyper-efficient, on-demand infrastructure for cloud-native workloads – let’s not forget about the underrated workhorse: the bare metal server. Bare metal servers are the unsung heroes of cloud computing. No frills, no virtualization layers, no shared tenancy, no noisy neighbors – just raw, powerful hardware that’s 100% dedicated to you.
Despite their slightly retro vibe, bare metal servers remain the go-to, expert machines for high-performance, resource-heavy tasks that demand maximum processing power and the highest levels of security. However, the costs associated with your bare metal server infrastructure can quickly add up. That’s why it’s important to choose a cloud hosting provider that prioritizes customization and cost-efficiency. IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers are designed to deliver dedicated, single-tenancy performance, security and control with over 11M different configuration combinations and over 10 years of industry leadership in uptime availability, reliability and customer care. Whether you’re moving to cloud or charting your existing path forward, IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers offer plenty of configuration options, billing flexibility, and partner resources.
IBM Cloud has a longstanding history of delivering high-performance, cost-effective solutions to allow clients to adjust their computing resources as needed. This model not only gives our clients the freedom of workload placement but also has the potential to drive operational cost savings and efficiency. That’s why today I’m pleased to announce two new exciting financial incentives for IBM Cloud Bare Metal Server clients:
- SCALENOW1: Get up to 83% off Intel® Xeon® 2174G-based IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers with promo code SCALENOW1.1
- SCALENOW2: Get up to 69% off dual-processor-based IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers, including the Intel® Xeon® 4210, Intel® Xeon® 5218, Intel® Xeon® 6248, Intel® Xeon® 6434, Intel® Xeon® 8260, and Intel® Xeon® 8474 with promo code SCALENOW2.1
These promotions are available in all IBM Cloud Data Centers while supplies last.
Three smart ways to use your IBM Cloud Bare Metal promotions
Below we break down a few ways that you can consume your IBM Cloud Bare Metal Server promotions.
Data-intensive workloads: Dual processor-based IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers, including the Intel® Xeon® 4210, Intel® Xeon® 5218, Intel® Xeon® 6248, Intel® Xeon® 6434, and Intel® Xeon® 8260 are an ideal choice for data-intensive workloads such as big data analytics, data warehousing, and database hosting because they provide dedicated resources without the overhead of virtualization. With direct access to the server’s full processing power, memory, and storage, these servers are designed to handle high-performance computing tasks more efficiently and can help eliminate resource contention for large datasets that require quick and reliable processing. Whether it's processing complex queries, running large-scale machine learning models, or managing vast amounts of transactional data, dual processor-based IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers aim to deliver the raw power and stability required for optimal performance in data-heavy environments.
Disaster recovery: Dual and single-processor-based IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers are a smart choice for implementing disaster recovery (DR) setups since their designs prioritize performance, security, and reliability. Their dedicated hardware resources help to ensure that critical DR processes, such as data replication and failover, can operate with minimal latency and maximum efficiency. This dedicated infrastructure is particularly beneficial in high-demand situations where resource-intensive recovery processes require fast execution. Additionally, IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers allow for greater control over the underlying hardware, making it easier to customize the environment to meet specific DR requirements. With enhanced security through physical isolation and the ability to run complex applications without the overhead of virtualization, IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers are a powerful, dependable solution for maintaining business continuity in the event of a disaster.
SAP workloads: IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers featuring Intel Xeon 5218, Intel Xeon 6248, Intel Xeon 8260, and Intel Xeon 8474 processors are certified to support your SAP HANA and SAP NetWeaver workloads with high-performance and low-latency processing that’s essential for resource-intensive applications. SAP HANA, in particular, benefits from the raw compute power and fast storage that the Intel Xeon 8474 is designed to provide, helping to enable real-time data processing and analytics without the bottlenecks introduced by virtualization. Since SAP NetWeaver is often part of complex enterprise resource planning systems, having direct access to physical hardware helps ensure the reliability and scalability required to support large-scale implementations. With the ability to fully dedicate CPU, memory, and storage to these applications, organizations can help ensure the consistent uptime and responsiveness required to keep operations running smoothly, while also aiming to achieve improved security and compliance control over their SAP infrastructure.
Who can use the SCALENOW promotions?
If you’re curious about deploying your first workload on IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers, or you’re an existing client looking to provision new workloads, then these limited time promotions for select IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers are for you.
How can I get started?
Do you have an IBM Cloud account? You’ll need one to establish your promotion participation. Once you have an account, you can enter promo code SCALENOW1 or SCALENOW2 inside the bare metal catalog provisioning experience.
- The SCALENOW1 and SCALENOW2 promotions are only applicable to newly provisioned IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers on classic infrastructure. These promotions are available in all IBM Cloud Data Centers. These promotional discounts apply only to the server hardware. Each promotion is limited to five servers per client. Please contact IBM Sales to inquire about consuming these promotions with more than five servers. These promotions cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts. For existing accounts with active discounts, promotional prices will be adjusted to achieve a net 83% discount after applying the SCALENOW1 promotion for the Intel Xeon 2174G. For existing accounts with active discounts, promotional prices will be adjusted to achieve a net 69% discount after applying the SCALENOW2 promotion for Intel Xeon 4210, Intel Xeon 5218, Intel Xeon 6248, Intel Xeon 6434, Intel Xeon 8260, or Intel Xeon 8474. These promotional prices may be impacted by annual price increases; however, they will not revert to current list pricing. These promotional offers are valid now until December 31, 2025 – or until supplies last.
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