Compute C2 Burst (Beta)

General purpose virtual servers for light workloads

Compute C2 Burst provides virtual servers that are suited for light-weight usage that may occasionally have more demands on CPU. Commonly these are test, development, or proof of concept environments, but could be any workload that has a low average CPU load over time. Compared to our main Compute C1 virtual servers they are significantly cheaper to run. Usage over the minimum CPU provided does not incur additional costs, these virtual servers are provided on a consistent per-hour cost regardless of CPU usage.

They are suitable for production workloads that have low CPU demands, and have the same levels of redundancy as our main compute types.

Note: These virtual servers are currently in Beta, only available in the "nz-por-1" region, and subject to the conditions of Beta services as described in our Service Terms. Other regions will be added in the future.

Compute C2 Burst Features

Intel Xeon Processors

Our Compute C2 Burst virtual servers are powered by Intel Xeon CPUs, providing strong compatibility and performance for general purpose workloads. Full support for x86 64-bit operating systems as expected from modern virtual server hosting.

Burstable CPU

Every server has a minimum CPU available, but can burst into more CPU cycles where available and needed.

Low cost, small servers

Compute C2 Burst covers smaller server sizes at a low price, from 1 to 8 vCPU with a range of minimum CPU time, and from 0.5GB to 32GB of RAM.

Billed by the hour

All virtual servers are billed by the hour while reserved. Servers can be turned off and shelved and their reservation released to save money, and unshelved when needed.

Fast Networking

All Compute C2 Burst virtual servers have access to 10Gbit/s networking and advanced networking capabilities such as Security Groups.

Prices

General Images

Prices for Compute C2 Burst virtual servers using community supported Linux images, images you have uploaded into Catalyst Cloud, and any images with "Bring Your Own Support" license terms.

Flavour vCPU RAM (GB) Min CPU Max CPU Price per hour (ex GST) Price per month (ex GST)
c2-burst.c1r05 1 0.5 5% 100% $0.0108 $7.88
c2-burst.c1r1 1 1 10% 100% $0.0216 $15.76
c2-burst.c1r2 1 2 20% 100% $0.0432 $31.52
c2-burst.c2r4 2 4 40% 200% $0.0864 $63.04
c2-burst.c2r8 2 8 60% 200% $0.1633 $119.22
c2-burst.c4r16 4 16 90% 400% $0.3126 $228.16
c2-burst.c8r32 8 32 135% 800% $0.6040 $440.90

Notes:

  1. Monthly prices are based on an approximation of 730 hours per month. Actual price charged each month depends on the number of hours in the month.
  2. All licenses required are your responsibility to obtain and comply with where needed, whether the image is provided by Catalyst Cloud or you have uploaded an image.
  3. All C2 Burst flavours are subject to the terms and conditions outlined for Beta services in our Service Terms.

Windows Images

Compute C2 Burst virtual servers using Windows images available via Catalyst Cloud, using bundled license and supported by Silicon Systems.

Flavour vCPU RAM Min CPU Max CPU License per hour (ex GST) Total per hour (ex GST) Total per month (ex GST)
c2-burst.c1r05 1 0.5 5% 100% $0.0019 $0.0127 $9.26
c2-burst.c1r1 1 1 10% 100% $0.0038 $0.0254 $18.53
c2-burst.c1r2 1 2 20% 100% $0.0076 $0.0507 $37.05
c2-burst.c2r4 2 4 40% 200% $0.0151 $0.1014 $74.10
c2-burst.c2r8 2 8 60% 200% $0.0303 $0.1935 $141.35
c2-burst.c4r16 4 16 90% 400% $0.0606 $0.3729 $272.41
c2-burst.c8r32 8 32 135% 800% $0.1211 $0.7247 $529.40

Notes:

  1. Discounts do not apply to licenses for Windows.
  2. Support for these images is provided by Silicon Systems, not Catalyst Cloud.
  3. You are responsible for ensuring all terms of the license is met at all times.
  4. Month pricing is an estimate based on 730 hours per month. Actual price charged will depend on the number of hours in the month.
  5. Small instance sizes may not be fully supported by Windows.
  6. All C2 Burst flavours are beta and subject to the Beta terms and conditions in our Service Terms.

Windows SQL Server Images

Compute C2 Burst virtual servers using Windows with SQL Server images, bundled license. These images are provided and supported by Silicon Systems.

Flavour vCPU RAM Min CPU Max CPU License per hour (ex GST) Total per hour (ex GST) Total per month (ex GST)
c2-burst.c1r05 1 0.5 5% 100% $0.1902 $0.2010 $146.76
c2-burst.c1r1 1 1 10% 100% $0.1921 $0.2137 $156.01
c2-burst.c1r2 1 2 20% 100% $0.1959 $0.2391 $174.53
c2-burst.c2r4 2 4 40% 200% $0.3919 $0.4782 $349.05
c2-burst.c2r8 2 8 60% 200% $0.4070 $0.5702 $416.25
c2-burst.c4r16 4 16 90% 400% $0.8140 $1.1263 $822.23
c2-burst.c8r32 8 32 135% 800% $1.6280 $2.2316 $1,629.04

Notes:

  1. Discounts do not apply to Windows or Windows SQL Server licenses.
  2. These images are supported by Silicon Systems, not Catalyst Cloud.
  3. The monthly price is an estimate based on 730 hours per month. Actual billed for a month depends on the number of hours in that month.
  4. Small instance sizes may not be fully supported by Windows or Windows SQL Server.
  5. All C2 Burst flavours are Beta and subject to the terms and conditions of Beta services in our Service Terms.