EC2 instance launching error

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Hi,

I am trying to launch an EC2 instance, without success.

I get the folllowing error in the CLI:

An error occurred (Unsupported) when calling the RunInstances operation: The requested configuration is currently not supported. Please check the documentation for supported configurations

The configuration is a p3.2xlarge on a AMI Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS (HVM), SSD Volume Type, in the region us-east-1.

I successfully launched a t3, but not a p3. Is it a problem of quota, region, account configuration ?

Thanks for any help.

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1 Answer
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The error you're encountering suggests that the specific configuration you're trying to launch is not currently supported. There are a few potential reasons for this:

  1. Instance type availability: The p3.2xlarge instance type may not be available in all Availability Zones within the us-east-1 region. Different instance types have varying availability across zones.

  2. AMI compatibility: The Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS AMI you're using might not be compatible with the p3.2xlarge instance type. P3 instances are GPU-optimized and may require specific AMIs that support GPU acceleration.

  3. Account limitations: Your AWS account may have restrictions on launching certain instance types, especially for newer or more specialized instances like the p3 series.

To troubleshoot this issue:

  1. Try launching the p3.2xlarge instance in different Availability Zones within us-east-1.

  2. Verify if the AMI you're using supports GPU-optimized instances. You may need to use an AMI specifically designed for GPU workloads.

  3. Check your account's service quotas for p3 instances in the us-east-1 region. You might need to request a quota increase if you've reached your limit.

  4. Ensure that your account has the necessary permissions to launch p3 instances.

  5. If the issue persists, you may need to contact AWS Support to investigate any account-specific limitations or to request assistance in launching this instance type.

Remember that the ability to launch specific instance types can depend on various factors, including regional availability, account history, and current AWS capacity. If you continue to face issues, consider using an alternative GPU-optimized instance type or exploring other regions where p3.2xlarge instances might be more readily available.
Sources
Troubleshoot Amazon EC2 instance launch issues - Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
EC2 instance launch issue | AWS re:Post

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