Amazon Aurora serverless now supports up to 384 ACUs
Amazon Aurora ยท 2026-10-27
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Technical Details
| Affected Versions | 18.4, 17.10, 16.14, 15.18, 14.23 |
|---|---|
| Regions | all |
| Migration Required | Yes |
| Cost Impact | Neutral |
| IaC Impact | High |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Update existing Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible clusters to Platform Version 4 and modify the maximum capacity setting to 384 ACUs to leverage increased memory and performance, ensuring no downtime for clusters already on Platform Version 4.
For Platform Teams
Adopt the increased capacity of up to 384 ACUs for Aurora serverless to enhance the platform's ability to handle demanding workloads, improving performance and scalability for AI applications.
For Executives
Evaluate the new 384 ACUs support for Amazon Aurora serverless to determine its impact on cost efficiency and scalability for your AI applications, potentially reducing costs by scaling to zero during idle periods.
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