Google Cloud announced the general availability of C4N instances, a network‑ and storage‑optimized VM family that delivers up to 400 Gbps of network bandwidth and 25 GiB/s of block‑storage throughput for demanding workloads.
Google Cloud has moved its C4N instances into general availability, offering the industry’s highest per‑vCPU network and block‑storage performance for x86 workloads.
What is the C4N family?
C4N instances are a new VM family designed for workloads that demand extreme network bandwidth and storage throughput, such as high‑performance computing, large‑scale data analytics, and real‑time video processing.
Performance specifications
Each C4N VM can deliver up to 400 Gbps of network bandwidth and 25 GiB/s of block‑storage throughput, measured per vCPU. This makes them the fastest general‑purpose compute option on Google Cloud for data‑intensive tasks.
- Up to 400 Gbps network bandwidth per vCPU
- Up to 25 GiB/s block‑storage throughput per vCPU
- Optimized for x86 workloads
- Available in multiple sizes to match workload needs
Target use cases
The C4N family is ideal for applications that require low‑latency, high‑throughput networking and fast storage access, including distributed databases, AI model training, and large‑scale scientific simulations.
How to get started
Customers can enable C4N instances through the Google Cloud Console or via the gcloud CLI, selecting the appropriate machine type and attaching high‑performance persistent disks to take full advantage of the I/O capabilities.
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