Amazon MQ for ActiveMQ broker instance types
The combined description of the
broker instance class (m5, t3) and
size (large, micro) is called the
broker instance type (for example, mq.m5.large). The following table lists the available
Amazon MQ broker instance types for ActiveMQ brokers.
Amazon MQ provides at least a 90 day notice before an instance type reaches end of support. We recommend upgrading your broker to a new instance type before the end-of-support date to prevent any disruptions.
Important
You cannot create brokers on t2.micro or mq.m4.large
after March 17, 2025.
| Instance Type | vCPU | Memory (GiB) | Recommended Use | Storage | End of support on Amazon MQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
mq.t2.micro |
1 | 1 |
Evaluation |
EFS | May 12, 2025 |
mq.t3.micro |
2 | 1 |
Evaluation |
EFS | |
mq.m4.large |
2 | 8 |
Production |
EFS | May 12, 2025 |
mq.m5.large |
2 | 8 |
Production |
EFS or EBS | |
mq.m5.xlarge |
4 | 16 | Production | EFS or EBS | |
mq.m5.2xlarge |
8 | 32 | Production | EFS or EBS | |
mq.m5.4xlarge |
16 | 64 | Production | EFS or EBS |
For more information about throughput considerations, see Choose the Correct Broker Instance Type for the Best Throughput.
