> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://runcrate.ai/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Dedicated Clusters FAQ

> Common questions about dedicated GPU clusters.

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<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="What are Runcrate dedicated clusters?">
    Dedicated clusters are bare-metal GPU deployments reserved exclusively for your organization. Unlike on-demand GPU instances (shared, hourly), dedicated clusters give you single-tenant infrastructure with guaranteed capacity on a fixed monthly contract.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What GPUs are available?">
    NVIDIA H100 (80 GB), H200 (141 GB), B200 (192 GB), and B300 (288 GB). All with NVLink intra-node and InfiniBand inter-node networking. See [Available GPUs](/dedicated/available-gpus) for full specs.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What's the minimum cluster size?">
    The minimum is typically 16 nodes (128 GPUs). For smaller needs, consider [on-demand GPU Instances](/instances/overview), which support 1–8 GPUs per instance with no commitment.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How long does provisioning take?">
    Typically 1–2 weeks from signed agreement to live cluster, depending on GPU type and location.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What contract lengths are available?">
    12 or 24 months. Longer contracts may offer better per-GPU pricing.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I scale my cluster mid-contract?">
    Yes. You can add nodes to your existing cluster subject to availability. Contact your account manager to discuss expansion.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What software can I run?">
    Anything. You have full root access to bare-metal servers. Common setups include Kubernetes, Slurm, Docker, and direct bare-metal access. Runcrate can assist with managed Kubernetes or Slurm if needed.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What regions are available?">
    North America (US West, US East, Canada), Europe (Germany, Netherlands, UK), and Asia Pacific (South Korea, Japan, Singapore, India, Vietnam). Availability varies by GPU type. Contact us for current options.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How are dedicated clusters priced?">
    Fixed monthly rate based on GPU type, cluster size, and contract duration. Per-GPU-hour pricing is locked for the entire contract. No surprise fees, no usage spikes.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is there an SLA?">
    Yes. Dedicated cluster customers receive an uptime SLA and dedicated support. Details are included in your service agreement.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I start on shared inference or on-demand and move to a dedicated cluster?">
    Absolutely. Many customers prototype on the [Inference Engine](/getting-started/quickstart) or [on-demand GPU instances](/instances/overview), then move to a dedicated cluster when they need reserved capacity at scale. Our team can help plan the transition.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I get started?">
    Email **[support@runcrate.ai](mailto:support@runcrate.ai)** with your GPU requirements. We'll respond within 24 hours with a proposal.
  </Accordion>
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