Ownership Model
Become a resource owner within the CRCD clusters and gain highest-priority access to resources proportional to your investment. Owner-dedicated resources function like locally managed systems, with idle cycles contributing to a shared community pool. Non-owner jobs in the pool are preempted by owner jobs when needed.
Server Ownership Details
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Hardware Lifecycle: Servers come with a 5-year warranty and can remain operational for up to 7 years if functional during the out of warranty period.
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Hardware Retirement: After 7 years, owners will be notified and given 2 weeks to reclaim their hardware. Unclaimed servers will be retired via University Surplus.
Example Server Configurations (Purchased 04/30/2025)
| Specification | SMP/HTC Configuration | MPI Configuration |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-socket AMD EPYC 9575F (128 cores/node @ 3.3GHz) |
Dual-socket AMD EPYC 9575F (128 cores/node @ 3.3GHz) |
| Memory | 1536GB RAM (12GB/core) | 1536GB RAM (12GB/core) |
| Storage | 3.2TB NVMe | 3.2TB NVMe |
| Networking | 10/25GbE | NDR-200 Infiniband + 10/25GbE |
| Cost | $21,020.72/server | $23,070.78/server |
FY2026 GPU Expansion Plans
CRCD plans to acquire:
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NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition (Everyday workhorse tier)
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NVIDIA H200 SXM (High-performance tier)
Timeline:
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RFQ (Requests for Quotes) Process: Begins Q3 2025
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Anticipated Deployment: November 2025
Interested in GPU Ownership? Please let us know by September 15, 2025 to participate in the purchase.
Contact
For inquiries or to join the ownership program, email:
Kim Wong – kimwong@pitt.edu