The M8ib instance family, launched on February 11, 2026, is powered by Intel Xeon 6975P-C processors (Granite Rapids) and is specifically optimized for high-performance block storage. These instances provide up to 100 Gbps of dedicated EBS bandwidth and 200 Gbps of networking throughput, utilizing the latest AWS Nitro System for enhanced efficiency. They do not feature local instance storage, making them a premier choice for throughput-intensive applications that rely heavily on Amazon EBS.