Expanding a GPU cluster is far from straightforward, especially as generative AI has accelerated shortages. NVIDIA A100 GPUs were some of the first to be impacted (reported increases by up to 40% above MSRP according to WCCFtech) and they are now so scarce that the lead time for some versions is up to a year. These supply chain challenges have forced many to consider the even higher end H100s as an alternative, but a server full will be accompanied by a markedly higher price tag.
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