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Get clusters up and running faster than traditional cloud providers.
Pay by the second.
Ultra-flexible, on-demand billing—no commitments.
Scale globally.
Spin up hundreds of GPUs with a single command.
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GPU clusters available instantly, no commitments or contracts required.
Self-service provisioning, per-second billing, and complete flexibility for AI workloads.
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Enterprise-grade. From day one.
Built for scale, secured for trust, and designed to meet your most demanding needs.
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Scale to hundreds of GPUs
Adapt instantly to demand with infrastructure that grows with you.
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Amjad Masad
AI Apps
"Runpod is the only place I can deploy high-end GPU models instantly—no sales calls, no rate limits, no nonsense."
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Research
“The main value proposition for us was the flexibility Runpod offered. We were able to scale up effortlessly to meet the demand at launch.”
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LLM Inference
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Model Training
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FAQs
Questions? Answers.
Curious about unlocking GPU power in the cloud? Get clear answers to accelerate your projects with on-demand high-performance compute.
What is the difference between a GPU pod and an Instant Cluster?
A GPU pod is a single instance with one or more GPUs within the same node. An Instant Cluster consists of multiple nodes interconnected with high-speed networking, allowing for workloads that span across multiple machines. Clusters are ideal for large model inference and distributed training that exceeds the capacity of a single node.
What is the minimum and maximum cluster size?
Anyone can access 2 nodes on-demand with up to 16 GPUs. To access larger clusters up to 8 nodes (64 GPUs), you'll need to request a spend limit increase.
How is billing handled for Instant Clusters?
Instant Clusters are billed by the second, just like our regular GPU pods. You're only charged for the compute time you actually use, with no minimum commitments or upfront costs. When you're done with your work, simply terminate the cluster to stop billing.
What network bandwidth is available between nodes?
Instant Clusters deliver 1,600–3,200 Gbps east-west bandwidth via InfiniBand or RoCE v2, depending on configuration.
Are Instant Cluster networks isolated between customers?
Yes. Each cluster’s east-west fabric is tenant-isolated. We enforce robust L2/L3 segmentation and RDMA fabric partitioning (e.g., InfiniBand P_Keys or RoCE v2 VLAN/VXLAN, depending on site), so there’s no routable path between tenants. Your 1.6–3.2 Tbps inter-node bandwidth is dedicated to your Runpod cluster—no cross-tenant visibility or traffic bleed.
What storage solutions are available for large models?
Runpod offers native Network Storage integration where available, providing a shared filesystem layer that can be utilized across all nodes in your cluster. This is ideal for storing large models ranging from tens to hundreds of gigabytes close to your computing resources.
Can I connect my cluster to AWS?
Yes, you can establish connections between your Runpod cluster and AWS environment through application layer mTLS, enabling secure bridging of workloads between platforms.
Do you support Kubernetes or other container orchestration tools?
Currently, Instant Clusters are not compatible with Kubernetes. The cluster environment is managed by Runpod's native orchestration system, eliminating the need for additional container orchestration tools or CNI configuration.
Can I run Slurm on Instant Clusters?
Yes, Instant Clusters fully support Slurm for workload management.
Are there any minimum lease terms or contract requirements?
No, there are absolutely no minimum lease terms for Instant Clusters. You have complete flexibility to deploy and terminate clusters as needed to support your workloads, with no long-term commitments or contract obligations.
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