03-11 Outposts

Last updated Aug 17, 2023 Edit Source

AWS Outposts is a fully managed service that offers the same AWS
infrastructure, AWS services, APIs, and tools to virtually any datacenter, co-location space, or on-premises facility for a truly consistent hybrid experience. #aws-service ^77fd59

Essentially, it’s a rack of servers running AWS Infrastructure on your physical location

A frame design to hold and organize IT equipment.

U stands for “rack units” or “U spaces” with is equal to 1.75 inches. The industry standard rack size is 48U (7 Foot Rack)

AWS Outposts comes in 3 form factors: 42U, 1U and 2U

• 42U is a full rack of servers provided by AWS that they deliver and install.
• 1U and 2U are servers that you can place into your existing racks.