AMD to Supply 30 MW of Instinct GPUs and EPYC CPUs to Rackspace
AMD•AMD will deploy 30 megawatts of AI infrastructure—Instinct MI355X and MI350P GPUs plus EPYC CPUs—to Rackspace’s data centers worldwide from late 2026 through 2028. The definitive pact makes AMD a strategic provider for Rackspace’s governed Enterprise AI Cloud targeting regulated sectors like healthcare.
1. AI Infrastructure Partnership
AMD and Rackspace have signed a definitive agreement to deploy 30 megawatts of AMD-powered AI computing infrastructure. This formalizes the May 7 memorandum and establishes AMD as a key technology partner within Rackspace’s governed Enterprise AI Cloud platform.
2. AMD Technology Stack
The infrastructure will integrate AMD’s latest Instinct MI355X and MI350P GPUs alongside EPYC central processing units. These components are designed to support large-scale AI training and inference workloads for enterprise customers.
3. Deployment Timeline and Target Markets
Rollout of the AI infrastructure will occur in phases across Rackspace’s global data center network from late 2026 through 2028. Initial focus will be on regulated industries—particularly healthcare—where secure, compliant AI deployments are critical.
4. Strategic Positioning for AMD
By securing this long-term partnership, AMD strengthens its presence in managed enterprise AI services and enhances market share in data center AI compute. Joint sales efforts with Rackspace aim to accelerate adoption among customers transitioning to agentic AI workflows.
