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Reserved GPU Node
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A compute instance obtained under a 1-3 year capacity commitment in exchange for a substantial discount over on-demand pricing.
Responsibility. Provides discounted, continuously available baseline capacity.
Also known as: Reserved instance
Variant of GPU Node abstract
When to choose. Choose for the predictable, continuous baseline load present even in low-traffic periods.
Relationships
alternative to variability
Quantitative guidance
As stated by the sources; verify before use.
- Reserved instances require 1-3 year commitments for 30-50% discounts; example baseline 100 req/s at 40% discount (Ch4.7).
Classification
- Patterns
- Tiered pricing capacity
- Quality attributes
- Cost efficiencyReliability (ISO/IEC 25010 | NIST AI RMF: valid and reliable)
- Risks mitigated
- Premium on-demand cost for predictable load
Sources
- Ch4.7: T. Nguyen, "Scaling Strategies," in Mastering Agentic AI Systems: Guide for the NVIDIA NCP-AAI Exam, 1st ed. 2026, ch. 4.7. ISBN: 9798244538229.