OVHcloud United States Ashburn Public Cloud Discovery Instance Test and Review
Today, we’re checking out OVHcloud‘s starter server in Ashburn, USA. It’s got an Intel processor with pretty standard specs: 2 CPU cores, 4 GB of memory, 50 GB of fast SSD storage, and an internet connection speed of 250 Mbps. It comes with one IPv4 and one IPv6 address.
Our hands-on review covers several key tests. We’ll start with the Basic Benchmark, Yabs, and the Unix Benchmark to get a feel for its performance. Next, we’ll run the Global Node Test and Global Ping Test to check network speeds and responsiveness.
Lastly, we’ll check whether this service can access different media with the Media Unlock Test, ensure a solid connection via the CloudFlare Internet Test, and judge web performance with PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix scores.
About OVHcloud
OVHcloud Public Cloud is a comprehensive suite of cloud solutions designed to accelerate business growth and automate infrastructure management. It offers a wide range of services, all billed on a pay-as-you-go basis, providing the flexibility to scale up from small projects to large-scale deployments.
The core offerings of OVHcloud Public Cloud include computation, storage, network, containers and orchestration, and data analytics. These services are designed to cover a broad spectrum of use cases, from general-purpose computing to memory-intensive processing and GPU-accelerated parallel processing.
Compute services provide virtual servers that combine flexibility and guaranteed resources. These servers offer CPU, RAM, and storage with no resource over-allocation and provide root access. They are designed to be versatile and suited to a wide range of needs.
Storage services offer unlimited on-demand storage accessible via API. They also include NVMe drives designed for databases and big data applications, offering ultra-fast IOPS.
Another notable feature is the use of standardized APIs. All Public Cloud services are accessible via standard APIs in the cloud computing sector. This includes OpenStack for Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Kubernetes for container orchestration, and others.
Official Website: https://www.OVHcloud.com
BasicBench: Server Profile, I/O Speed, Upload and Download Speed
CPU Model : Intel Core Processor (Haswell, no TSX)
CPU Cores : 2 @ 2394.454 MHz
CPU Cache : 16384 KB
AES-NI : ✓ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ✓ Enabled
Total Disk : 49.2 GB (1.6 GB Used)
Total Mem : 3.8 GB (200.1 MB Used)
System uptime : 0 days, 0 hour 15 min
Load average : 0.07, 0.15, 0.08
OS : Debian GNU/Linux 10
Arch : x86_64 (64 Bit)
Kernel : 4.19.0-25-cloud-amd64
TCP CC : bbr
Virtualization : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✓ Online / ✓ Online
Organization : AS16276 OVH SAS
Location : Washington / US
Region : Washington, D.C.
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I/O Speed(1st run) : 910 MB/s
I/O Speed(2nd run) : 1.0 GB/s
I/O Speed(3rd run) : 1.1 GB/s
I/O Speed(average) : 1020.1 MB/s
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Node Name Upload Speed Download Speed Latency
Speedtest.net 241.93 Mbps 242.98 Mbps 35.82 ms
Los Angeles, US 242.59 Mbps 243.99 Mbps 57.91 ms
Dallas, US 241.33 Mbps 64.22 Mbps 30.71 ms
Montreal, CA 244.73 Mbps 245.13 Mbps 22.05 ms
Paris, FR 249.13 Mbps 259.85 Mbps 78.93 ms
Amsterdam, NL 241.89 Mbps 246.12 Mbps 83.77 ms
Shanghai, CN 200.93 Mbps 251.94 Mbps 246.81 ms
Mumbai, IN 218.19 Mbps 243.27 Mbps 196.20 ms
Singapore, SG 217.03 Mbps 264.65 Mbps 248.66 ms
Tokyo, JP 209.19 Mbps 245.57 Mbps 163.88 ms
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Finished in : 5 min 12 sec
Timestamp : 2024-01-27 03:26:35 UTC
YabsBench: Disk Speed, iperf3 Network Speed, Geekbench 6 Benchmark
Basic System Information:
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Uptime : 0 days, 0 hours, 28 minutes
Processor : Intel Core Processor (Haswell, no TSX)
CPU cores : 2 @ 2394.454 MHz
AES-NI : ✔ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ✔ Enabled
RAM : 3.8 GiB
Swap : 0.0 KiB
Disk : 49.2 GiB
Distro : Debian GNU/Linux 10 (buster)
Kernel : 4.19.0-25-cloud-amd64
VM Type : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✔ Online / ✔ Online
IPv6 Network Information:
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ISP : OVH SAS
ASN : AS16276 OVH SAS
Host : OVH US LLC
Location : Reston, Virginia (VA)
Country : United States
fio Disk Speed Tests (Mixed R/W 50/50):
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Block Size | 4k (IOPS) | 64k (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 40.02 MB/s (10.0k) | 656.51 MB/s (10.2k)
Write | 40.12 MB/s (10.0k) | 659.96 MB/s (10.3k)
Total | 80.15 MB/s (20.0k) | 1.31 GB/s (20.5k)
| |
Block Size | 512k (IOPS) | 1m (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 1.16 GB/s (2.2k) | 1.24 GB/s (1.2k)
Write | 1.22 GB/s (2.3k) | 1.33 GB/s (1.3k)
Total | 2.39 GB/s (4.6k) | 2.57 GB/s (2.5k)
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv4):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 231 Mbits/sec | 238 Mbits/sec | 74.6 ms
Scaleway | Paris, FR (10G) | 233 Mbits/sec | 230 Mbits/sec | 78.9 ms
NovoServe | North Holland, NL (40G) | 234 Mbits/sec | 229 Mbits/sec | 90.0 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 213 Mbits/sec | 214 Mbits/sec | 185 ms
Clouvider | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 245 Mbits/sec | 245 Mbits/sec | 8.12 ms
Clouvider | Dallas, TX, US (10G) | 241 Mbits/sec | 243 Mbits/sec | 33.3 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 235 Mbits/sec | 240 Mbits/sec | 56.6 ms
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv6):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | busy | busy | 74.1 ms
Scaleway | Paris, FR (10G) | busy | busy | 78.0 ms
NovoServe | North Holland, NL (40G) | 229 Mbits/sec | 229 Mbits/sec | 89.6 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 211 Mbits/sec | 208 Mbits/sec | 185 ms
Clouvider | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 241 Mbits/sec | 241 Mbits/sec | 7.80 ms
Clouvider | Dallas, TX, US (10G) | 238 Mbits/sec | 239 Mbits/sec | 32.7 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 231 Mbits/sec | 237 Mbits/sec | 55.8 ms
Geekbench 6 Benchmark Test:
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Test | Value
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Single Core | 848
Multi Core | 1475
Full Test | https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/4598242
YABS completed in 18 min 36 sec
UnixBench: CPU Performance, A score higher is better
Benchmark Run: Sat Jan 27 2024 05:26:19 - 05:54:18
2 CPUs in system; running 1 parallel copy of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 30982736.8 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 4878.3 MWIPS (9.4 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 3171.3 lps (29.7 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 495882.2 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 128120.1 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 1237999.5 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 637938.1 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 87098.3 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 6256.8 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 6960.2 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 1325.8 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 366734.3 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 30982736.8 2654.9
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 4878.3 887.0
Execl Throughput 43.0 3171.3 737.5
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 495882.2 1252.2
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 128120.1 774.1
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 1237999.5 2134.5
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 637938.1 512.8
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 87098.3 217.7
Process Creation 126.0 6256.8 496.6
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 6960.2 1641.5
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 1325.8 2209.7
System Call Overhead 15000.0 366734.3 244.5
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System Benchmarks Index Score 865.5
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Benchmark Run: Sat Jan 27 2024 05:54:18 - 06:22:21
2 CPUs in system; running 2 parallel copies of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 60871972.0 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 9691.8 MWIPS (9.2 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 5589.6 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 713645.7 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 186530.9 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 2088095.3 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 1246913.6 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 330065.3 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 11792.7 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 9193.0 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 1381.4 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 683757.1 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 60871972.0 5216.1
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 9691.8 1762.1
Execl Throughput 43.0 5589.6 1299.9
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 713645.7 1802.1
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 186530.9 1127.1
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 2088095.3 3600.2
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 1246913.6 1002.3
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 330065.3 825.2
Process Creation 126.0 11792.7 935.9
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 9193.0 2168.2
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 1381.4 2302.3
System Call Overhead 15000.0 683757.1 455.8
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System Benchmarks Index Score 1521.5
======= Script description and score comparison completed! =======
Looking Glass
https://proof.ovh.us
Global Node Test
## CDN Speedtest
CacheFly : 27.51 MiB/s | 220.08 Mbps | ping 20.984ms
Gdrive : 16.02 KiB/s | 0.13 Mbps | ping 2.647ms
## North America Speedtest
Softlayer, Washington, USA : 903.13 KiB/s | 7.06 Mbps | ping 16.152ms
SoftLayer, San Jose, USA : 21.83 MiB/s | 174.64 Mbps | ping 66.400ms
SoftLayer, Dallas, USA : 0 B/s | N/A | ping error!
Vultr, New Jersey, USA : 27.05 MiB/s | 216.39 Mbps | ping 7.472ms
Vultr, Seattle, USA : 24.63 MiB/s | 197.01 Mbps | ping 66.038ms
Vultr, Dallas, USA : 15.34 MiB/s | 122.73 Mbps | ping 32.174ms
Vultr, Los Angeles, USA : 21.92 MiB/s | 175.36 Mbps | ping 55.795ms
Ramnode, New York, USA : 28.37 MiB/s | 227.00 Mbps | ping 7.210ms
Ramnode, Atlanta, USA : 27.91 MiB/s | 223.28 Mbps | ping 18.466ms
## Europe Speedtest
Vultr, London, UK : 23.51 MiB/s | 188.04 Mbps | ping 77.728ms
LeaseWeb, Frankfurt, Germany : 57.61 KiB/s | 0.45 Mbps | ping 86.270ms
Hetzner, Germany : 388 B/s | N/A | ping 90.654ms
Ramnode, Alblasserdam, NL : 23.15 MiB/s | 185.23 Mbps | ping 89.694ms
Vultr, Amsterdam, NL : 22.72 MiB/s | 181.79 Mbps | ping 87.869ms
EDIS, Stockholm, Sweden : 385 B/s | N/A | ping 107.112ms
OVH, Roubaix, France : 389 B/s | N/A | ping 82.278ms
Online, France : 22.58 MiB/s | 180.63 Mbps | ping 78.786ms
Prometeus, Milan, Italy : 123 B/s | N/A | ping 91.325ms
## Exotic Speedtest
Sydney, Australia : 4.96 MiB/s | 39.67 Mbps | ping 251.965ms
Lagoon, New Caledonia : 171 B/s | N/A | ping 233.065ms
Hosteasy, Moldova : 13.26 MiB/s | 106.12 Mbps | ping 121.986ms
Prima, Argentina : 162.24 KiB/s | 1.27 Mbps | ping error!
## Asia Speedtest
SoftLayer, Singapore : 838.35 KiB/s | 6.55 Mbps | ping 242.060ms
Linode, Tokyo, Japan : 7.43 MiB/s | 59.44 Mbps | ping 164.350ms
Linode, Singapore : 4.18 MiB/s | 33.47 Mbps | ping 230.470ms
Vultr, Tokyo, Japan : 11.15 MiB/s | 89.18 Mbps | ping 192.965ms
Benchmark finished in 153 seconds
Global Latency Test
Query: ping 40.160.6.83, interval: 5s, dense mode: no
Probing 40.160.6.83 – ARIN /17 AS16276 OVH – United States
Media Unlock Test
** Test Starts At: Sat 27 Jan 2024 03:57:20 AM UTC
** Checking Results Under IPv4
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** Your Network Provider: OVH US LLC (40.160.*.*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Yes (Region: US)
HotStar: No
Disney+: No
Netflix: No
YouTube Premium: Yes
Amazon Prime Video: Yes (Region: US)
TVBAnywhere+: Yes
iQyi Oversea Region: US
Viu.com: No
YouTube CDN: ATMAN in Warsaw
Netflix Preferred CDN: Failed
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: USD
ChatGPT: Only Available with Web Browser
Bing Region: US
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** Checking Results Under IPv6
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** Your Network Provider: OVH SAS (2604:2dc0:101:*:*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Failed (Network Connection)
HotStar: No
Disney+: No
Netflix: No
YouTube Premium: Yes
Amazon Prime Video: Unsupported
TVBAnywhere+: Failed (Network Connection)
iQyi Oversea Region: Failed
Viu.com: Failed
YouTube CDN: LILLIXFR in Lille
Netflix Preferred CDN: Failed
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: Failed (Network Connection)
ChatGPT: No
Bing Region: US
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Testing Done! CloudFlare Internet Test
PageSpeed Insights
GTmetrix Performance
Getting Started with OVHcloud Instances
To start with OVHcloud Instances, log in to the OVHcloud Control Panel, go to the Public Cloud section, and select the Public Cloud project concerned. On the “Home” page, click on “Create an instance”. You can find the same functionality on the “Instances” page by clicking “Instances” in the left-hand navigation bar under “Compute.”
Admin Control Panel
OVHcloud Manager is the central hub for managing all OVHcloud services. It provides a user-friendly interface to manage your services, orders, bills, and payment methods.
Key Features of OVHcloud Manager
User Management: OVHcloud Manager allows you to manage authorized users. This feature is particularly useful for businesses and organizations where multiple users need access to the services.
Service Management: With OVHcloud Manager, you can manage all your OVHcloud services in one place. This includes everything from your Public Cloud instances to your web hosting services.
Security: OVHcloud Manager offers features like two-factor authentication to help secure your account. Additionally, you can restrict IP access to the OVHcloud Control Panel, adding an extra layer of security.
Server Pricing
Official Website: https://www.OVHcloud.com
Payments
Key Features of OVHcloud Billing and Payment
Invoice Management: OVHcloud provides a space to view, manage, and pay your bills. Each invoice is sent to you by email and accessible via a clickable link. All invoices are also available via the Dashboard tab in the OVHcloud Control Panel.
Payment Methods: OVHcloud allows you to manage your payment methods through the OVHcloud Manager. You can add, remove, or change your default payment method anytime.
Automatic Renewal: By default, your services are renewed automatically when they reach their renewal date, and your bill total will be debited at the beginning of the month from your default payment method. You can enable or disable automatic renewal for each of your services.
Manual Renewal: For certain ranges (domains, web hosting plans, VPS, and dedicated servers), you can choose a manual renewal method. If your services are set to be renewed manually, you will be sent notifications by email when your service reaches its expiry date, with a link to pay online.
Coupon
Public Cloud Credit Offer: $200 Public Cloud Credit to new customers opening their first project.
Customer Support
OVHcloud’s customer support is designed to provide timely and effective assistance to its customers. Whether you need help with a technical issue, have a question about your bill, or need assistance with a new project, OVHcloud’s customer support team is there to help.
Multiple Channels: OVHcloud provides multiple channels for customer support. You can contact their customer advocates via Twitter (@ovh_support_us), chat, or support ticket in the OVHcloud Manager.
Real-Time Status Updates: OVHcloud Support provides real-time status updates, allowing you to stay informed about the status of your services.
Documentation and Guides: OVHcloud provides extensive documentation and guides to help you understand and use their services. This includes product guides and API documentation.
Global Availability: The OVHcloud Dedicated Sales Team is available worldwide to discuss your cloud projects and help you find the best solution.
Conclusion
Starting with the all-important I/O speeds, the server didn’t disappoint, pushing out an impressive average of 1020.1 MB/s, hurling it well into the ‘excellent’ territory. Network performance was a mixed bag—while the speeds were consistently solid, peaking at 240 Mbps in several locations, there was some noticeable delay when reaching places farther afield, like Shanghai or Singapore. However, the server’s ability to maintain solid speeds across such distances is commendable.
Our beast of a machine tore through the Yabs Performance test with gusto, putting in a beefy showing across the board. Read and write speeds sat comfortably in the gigabyte per second range, nudging the needle into ‘excellent.’ The Geekbench 6 scores told us that, for single-core performance, you’re getting a standard experience. It didn’t set the world on fire, but it’s nothing to sneeze at. Multi-core performance is equally dependable, and while it won’t be breaking any records, it’s more than adequate for regular tasks.
UnixBench painted a detailed picture of the CPU’s capabilities, with scores that say the server can multitask like a pro when the heat is on. When we asked it to juggle multiple tasks, it doubled its performance. This tells us that loading the server with your demanding apps won’t break a sweat.
Wrapping it all up, OVHcloud’s starter pack provides good value for price-conscious customers. Its excellent disk speeds and reliable multitasking prowess make it a trustworthy option for small businesses or developers who need a solid, no-fuss server that can easily handle data-heavy projects. Remember the latency for far-off locations; otherwise, this server punches above its weight.
Official Website: https://www.OVHcloud.com
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