OVHcloud debuts Bare Metal 2026 AMD servers in APAC

OVHcloud has launched its Bare Metal 2026 line-up of dedicated servers, adding new systems based on AMD Ryzen and AMD EPYC processors and making two ranges available in the Asia-Pacific region.

The new generation targets organisations running data-heavy and compute-intensive workloads, with configurations aimed at databases, containerised environments, large-scale virtualisation and machine learning. OVHcloud is also positioning the line-up for blockchain infrastructure and online game hosting, with different models tailored to those use cases.

In APAC, OVHcloud is offering the Advance 2026 and Scale 2026 ranges. Two other ranges, Rise 2026 and Game 2026, will be available in selected regions outside APAC.

Advance models

The Advance 2026 range targets organisations that need dedicated infrastructure for blockchain validation nodes and related components. It is also positioned for general hosting, database management and container cluster deployments.

Advance 2026 servers use AMD EPYC 4005 x86 processors with up to 16 cores and 32 threads, along with DDR5 ECC memory. The range comes with a 99.95% service level agreement.

Scale systems

The Scale 2026 range targets big data, analytics and high-performance computing workloads, and supports AMD SEV technology for confidential computing scenarios.

Scale 2026 servers use AMD EPYC 9005 series x86 processors, with configurations scaling to 384 cores and 768 threads in a dual-socket set-up. Memory options go up to 3 TB of DDR5 ECC, and storage up to 92 TB of NVMe drives.

The Scale 2026 range can be deployed in "3-AZ configurations" for customers with resiliency requirements. Availability spans Europe, Canada, the United States and APAC.

Networking and platforms

Across the Bare Metal 2026 line-up, OVHcloud is offering network connectivity aimed at modern application architectures. Public bandwidth options range from 1 to 5 Gbit/s, depending on the model. Private bandwidth goes up to 50 Gbit/s for use cases such as clusters, virtualisation and distributed environments.

OVHcloud is also highlighting cost predictability, alongside the need for higher core counts and faster memory as organisations run more tasks in parallel. The specification list also emphasises performance per watt, a metric data centre operators use to compare compute capacity against power draw.

Energy and controls

OVHcloud says it is supplying Bare Metal 2026 servers from energy-efficient data centres that use watercooling, and is emphasising data sovereignty protections. In outlining its broader security posture, it cites ISO27001 certification and a European approach to data sovereignty.

Data sovereignty has become a more prominent concern for organisations using cloud and hosted infrastructure, particularly in regulated industries and where data residency requirements shape procurement decisions. Bare metal servers are often used when customers want dedicated hardware and more direct control over configurations and workloads than shared infrastructure models provide.

Other ranges

Outside APAC, OVHcloud lists Rise 2026 as a general-purpose range for intensive workloads, web environments and light virtualisation. The Rise 2026 servers use AMD Ryzen or EPYC x86 processors built on the Zen 5 microarchitecture.

The Game 2026 range focuses on hosting online video game sessions and virtual machines used in gaming environments. It includes built-in Anti-DDoS protection and uses AMD Ryzen 9000 X3D series processors. OVHcloud also points to Level 3 cache as a factor in reducing latency.

Yaniv Fdida, Chief Product & Technology Officer, OVHcloud, said: "The new generation of Bare Metal 2026 servers is not only a technological upgrade, it is a direct response to the daily challenges our customers face. Powered by the latest AMD processors, they deliver greater performance, stability and predictability without compromising energy efficiency. At the heart of our promise towards customers lies the ability to move faster, with peace of mind and with full control over their infrastructure."

OVHcloud operates more than 500,000 servers across 46 data centres on four continents and serves 1.6 million customers in more than 140 countries, according to the company.