Hey everyone! I'm new to AWS and trying to get P3.2xLarge instances up and running. I've been struggling with finding the right AMI and storage configuration that works. I previously tried using the Amazon Linux 2 AMI with the NVIDIA TESLA GPU Driver, but that didn't solve the issue. I'm open to launching in any availability zone; I've tried both us-east-1 and us-east-2 without success. If anyone has a working launch configuration, I'd really appreciate your help!
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Just a heads up, P3 instances are actually being phased out for newer models like P4 and P5. If you didn’t know this, doing a little search might save you the hassle of launching a tech that's fading out. Also, be prepared for the costs; these GPU-backed instances can run quite high, around $3 to $5 an hour or more! It's essential to really understand the AWS environment and their billing structure to avoid unexpected charges.
If the limitation is not something at your account level, the regions you’ve chosen might simply be out of those instance types since they are very popular. Try us-east-2 if you haven't already, or consider raising a support request to get clarity on which regions have more availability. Check out this link for common errors: [Insufficient Capacity Errors](https://repost.aws/knowledge-center/ec2-insufficient-capacity-errors).
First off, make sure to check your account limits. You might need to raise your GPU instance limit, especially if you’re on a new account. AWS usually has a default limit set to zero for these instances in your chosen region. You might have to explain your use-case to AWS support, and be aware that it'll take some time for them to process your request.
Just a note, GPU instances are in crazy high demand lately! I used to work as an AWS Solutions Architect, and we were often finding it hard to get these instances even for internal testing. So, keep that in mind when you're trying to launch.
Are you seeing any specific error messages when you try to launch? Saying "none of it is working" is a bit vague; any errors mentioned?
Thanks for the reply! Yes, the console indicates that the resources aren't available in the configuration I requested.
This is probably the issue you're facing!