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# BMS (Bare Metal Server) Overview

## Multiple Architectures to Choose From

BMS offers flexibility with **x86 products** and support for multiple architectures, such as **GPU** and **ARM**, which can be selected based on business needs.

#### Architecture Highlights:

* **GPU and ARM**:
  * Exclusively adapted for specialized workloads, including:
    * Cloud gaming
    * Rendering
    * Blockchain applications

## Exclusive Computing Power Service

* **Dedicated Physical Servers**:
  * Achieve up to **40% reduction in peak response time** compared to virtual machines.
  * Eliminates interference from other tenants, ensuring consistent performance.

## Interconnection and Interoperability

* **Global Edge Connectivity**:
  * Connect to **30+ edge computing nodes worldwide** through dedicated lines via [**AFT Console Connectivity**](/a-fieldtech-docs/network/connectivity.md)
* **Direct Cloud Connectivity**:
  * Seamlessly integrate with major public cloud providers, including:
    * AWS
    * Azure
    * Alibaba Cloud
    * Tencent Cloud
    * Huawei Cloud

## Self-Service Activation

* **Quick Setup**:
  * Activate services through the **console self-service platform** within **10 minutes**.
* **Scalability**:
  * Adjust resources as needed:
    * **Increase or decrease bandwidth**
    * **Allocate additional IPs**