Microsoft Azure E48ds v4 Virtual Machines
Microsoft Azure E48ds v4 Virtual Machines provide scalable compute capacity for demanding workloads, offering up to 48 vCPUs and 384 GiB of RAM for your business applications.
- Scalable Compute: Access flexible virtual machine resources that grow with your business needs.
- Performance Optimized: Benefit from high-performance Intel Xeon processors for demanding applications.
- Cost Efficiency: Pay-as-you-go subscription model ensures you only pay for what you use.
- Global Availability: Deploy resources in the US West Central region for optimal latency and compliance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Azure E48ds v4 Virtual Machines are designed for compute-intensive workloads, offering a balance of vCPUs, memory, and local SSD storage. This series is ideal for applications requiring high performance and fast data access, ensuring your critical business operations run smoothly and efficiently.
These virtual machines are utilized by IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies to host applications, databases, and development environments. They fit into existing cloud infrastructure, providing a powerful and flexible platform for both on-premises extensions and fully cloud-native solutions.
- High Performance: Equipped with Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL processors for demanding computational tasks.
- Fast Local Storage: Features local SSD storage for low latency and high IOPS, ideal for temporary data or caching.
- Flexible Configuration: Offers a substantial amount of RAM (384 GiB) and vCPUs (48) to accommodate large applications.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other Azure services for a complete cloud solution.
- Subscription Billing: Provides a predictable, recurring cost structure for budgeting and financial planning.
Azure E48ds v4 Virtual Machines offer SMB and mid-market organizations enterprise-grade performance and flexibility without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Deploying Compute-Intensive Applications
Enable teams to run high-performance computing tasks, large-scale simulations, or complex data analytics. Streamline the deployment of applications that require significant processing power and fast data access.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, application hosting, development and testing
Hosting Large Databases and ERP Systems
Support organizations deploying large relational databases or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems that demand substantial memory and CPU resources. Automate the provisioning of robust infrastructure for mission-critical business systems.
business process management, data warehousing, financial systems, core business applications
Running Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
Streamline the delivery of virtual desktops to a large user base, ensuring consistent performance and accessibility. Enable teams to manage and scale VDI environments efficiently for remote or on-site employees.
remote work enablement, end-user computing, centralized application access, workforce productivity
Key Features
Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL Processors
Achieve superior performance for compute-intensive applications and faster processing times.
Local SSD Storage
Benefit from low-latency, high-throughput data access for temporary storage and caching needs.
High Memory Capacity (384 GiB)
Support large databases, in-memory analytics, and memory-hungry applications without performance degradation.
Azure Region Availability (US West Central)
Ensure compliance and optimal performance by deploying resources geographically close to your users or data.
Subscription-Based Licensing
Manage IT costs effectively with a predictable, pay-as-you-go operational expense model.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and large-scale data processing, often with strict regulatory compliance needs for data residency and uptime.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize high-performance VMs for complex simulations, IoT data processing, and running demanding ERP or MES systems that require significant computational power and fast storage.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need robust computing for medical imaging analysis, genomic sequencing, and managing large patient databases, often under strict HIPAA compliance requirements.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies often handle large document repositories, e-discovery, and complex case management software that benefits from high CPU and memory resources for efficient processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary purpose of the E48ds v4 series?
The E48ds v4 series is optimized for compute-intensive workloads that require a balance of CPU, memory, and fast local storage. It is suitable for applications like large databases, ERP systems, and high-performance computing tasks.
What is the billing model for these virtual machines?
These virtual machines are offered on a subscription basis, meaning you pay for the resources as you use them, typically billed monthly. This provides a flexible and cost-effective operational expense model.
Can these VMs be used for general-purpose workloads?
While highly capable, the E48ds v4 series is specifically designed for compute-intensive tasks. For general-purpose workloads, other Azure VM series might offer a more cost-effective solution. However, they can certainly handle general workloads if high performance is a priority.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
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