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A100 PCIe 40GB on Cirrascale

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Cirrascale's NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB offering provides bare-metal dedicated servers optimized for deep learning and HPC research, delivering consistent multi-GPU performance without virtualization overhead. This enterprise-tier Ampere GPU features 40GB HBM2e VRAM, 6912 CUDA cores, 432 Tensor Cores, and up to 19.5 TFLOPS FP64/312 TFLOPS TF32 performance, excelling in large-scale AI training, inference, and simulations. Noteworthy for research teams running extended jobs like LLMs or scientific computing, it ensures reproducible results via non-shared hardware. Cirrascale's AI-focused infrastructure, diverse accelerator stack (NVIDIA, AMD, Qualcomm), and monthly billing model offer cost-effective scalability for long-term projects. Key value propositions include predictable latency, full PCIe 4.0 bandwidth, and dedicated resources, making it a strong choice for ML engineers prioritizing reliability over on-demand flexibility.

Why NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB on Cirrascale?

Choose Cirrascale for NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB due to its bare-metal deployment, eliminating noisy neighbors and virtualization taxes for superior multi-GPU consistency—ideal for long-training jobs. The provider's AI Innovation Cloud complements the GPU's strengths in memory-intensive workloads with dedicated servers supporting up to 8x A100 configs. Monthly billing aligns with research budgets, providing cost stability versus hourly pricing. Unique advantages include a diverse hardware ecosystem for hybrid workflows and non-virtualized PCIe interconnects ensuring full 64 GB/s bidirectional bandwidth per GPU. This setup maximizes A100's Ampere efficiency for DL/HPC without shared resource contention.

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Real-time NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB offers from Cirrascale

4 offers available
Cirrascale
Cirrascale
United States
NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB8x
40GB VRAM
128 vCPU
1024GB RAM
10042GB Storage
$2.30/GPU/hr
$18.40/hr total (8×)
Cirrascale
Cirrascale
United States
NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB8x
40GB VRAM
128 vCPU
1024GB RAM
10042GB Storage
$2.58/GPU/hr
$20.64/hr total (8×)
Cirrascale
Cirrascale
United States
NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB8x
40GB VRAM
128 vCPU
1024GB RAM
10042GB Storage
$2.73/GPU/hr
$21.84/hr total (8×)
Cirrascale
Cirrascale
United States
NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB8x
40GB VRAM
128 vCPU
1024GB RAM
10042GB Storage
$2.87/GPU/hr
$22.96/hr total (8×)

Performance Notes

On Cirrascale, expect strong A100 PCIe 40GB performance for single/multi-GPU AI/HPC tasks, with full 40GB VRAM access and Ampere TF32/FP16 acceleration. Bare-metal ensures no overhead, but PCIe Gen4 x16 limits inter-GPU bandwidth to ~64 GB/s bidirectional versus NVLink on SXM variants—suitable for moderate scaling (e.g., 4-8 GPUs via PCIe switches). Network likely includes 100-400 GbE or InfiniBand (configs vary; check docs), supporting distributed training. Storage options like NVMe SSDs enable fast I/O. Specific benchmarks are provider-specific and not widely published; users report near-peak NVIDIA specs in bare-metal setups, though large-scale DGX-like NVLink absent.

About Cirrascale

An AI Innovation Cloud targeting deep learning and HPC research with dedicated performance on non-virtualized hardware.

Best For

Research teams needing consistent, non-virtualized multi-GPU performance for long-training jobs

Unique Features

  • Diverse hardware stack including Qualcomm, AMD, and NVIDIA accelerators
  • Bare-metal dedicated servers
NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB Specs

VRAM

40GB

Architecture

Ampere

Tier

enterprise

Platform Features

Access Methods
SSH
Jupyter Notebooks
Web Terminal
API
Kubernetes
Containers
Billing Options
Incrementmonthly
Spot Instances
Reserved Instances
Prepaid Credits
Compliance
SOC 2
HIPAA
GDPR
ISO 27001

Getting Started

Getting started with Cirrascale's NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB involves signing up for their bare-metal platform, selecting a dedicated server config, and deploying via their portal. Monthly commitments suit long jobs; expect quick provisioning (hours to days) with root access for custom ML stacks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.

Steps

  1. 1Create account on Cirrascale website and complete verification for access to dashboard.
  2. 2Browse bare-metal offerings, select A100 PCIe 40GB config (e.g., 4-8 GPU server).
  3. 3Choose monthly billing term, review quote, and submit deployment request.
  4. 4Once provisioned, SSH into server using provided credentials.
  5. 5Install NVIDIA drivers, CUDA toolkit, and your ML framework via apt or containers.

Pro Tips

  • Optimize multi-GPU with NCCL backend tuned for PCIe; test scaling with Horovod or DDP early.
  • Use pre-configured Docker images from NGC for rapid PyTorch/TensorFlow setup on bare-metal.
  • Monitor GPU health with nvidia-dcgm and Prometheus; enable persistence mode for stable jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cirrascale's billing model for NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB?

Cirrascale bills monthly for GPU instances including NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB. Monthly billing is best suited for long-running, steady-state workloads where you need consistent access to GPU resources.

Does Cirrascale offer spot instances for NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB?

No, Cirrascale does not currently offer spot instances for NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB. All instances are billed at on-demand rates. However, they do offer reserved instances for committed usage, which can provide significant discounts for long-term workloads.

How can I access NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB instances on Cirrascale?

Cirrascale provides access to NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB instances via SSH. SSH access gives you full control over the instance for custom configurations and production deployments.

What compliance certifications does Cirrascale have for NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB workloads?

Cirrascale does not have publicly listed compliance certifications. If your workloads require specific compliance standards (SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, etc.), contact them directly to discuss your requirements or consider a provider with the necessary certifications.

Can I use NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB with Kubernetes on Cirrascale?

Yes, Cirrascale supports Kubernetes for orchestrating NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB workloads. This enables you to deploy scalable ML pipelines, manage distributed training jobs across multiple GPUs, and integrate with MLOps tools like Kubeflow, Argo Workflows, and KServe. Kubernetes support is essential for teams building production-grade ML infrastructure.

What are the specifications of the NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB?

The NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB features 40GB of high-bandwidth memory, built on NVIDIA's Ampere architecture. As an enterprise-tier GPU, it's designed for large-scale AI training, inference at scale, and demanding HPC workloads. The substantial VRAM capacity supports large language models, complex neural networks, and multi-model deployments.

What workloads is NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB on Cirrascale best suited for?

The NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB on Cirrascale is well-suited for large-scale AI/ML training, LLM fine-tuning, batch inference at scale, and high-performance computing workloads. Cirrascale specifically excels at: Research teams needing consistent, non-virtualized multi-GPU performance for long-training jobs. Consider your model size, training data volume, and latency requirements when evaluating this combination for your specific use case.

Does Cirrascale offer reserved instances for NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB?

Yes, Cirrascale offers reserved instance pricing for NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB, which can provide significant discounts (typically 20-40% off on-demand rates) for committed usage periods. Reserved instances are ideal for predictable, long-running workloads like production inference services, ongoing training pipelines, or development environments that run continuously. Contact Cirrascale for current reserved pricing and commitment terms.

What unique features does Cirrascale offer for NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB?

Cirrascale differentiates itself with: Diverse hardware stack including Qualcomm, AMD, and NVIDIA accelerators; Bare-metal dedicated servers. These features may provide advantages depending on your specific workflow requirements and technical needs. Evaluate how these capabilities align with your ML infrastructure goals when making your decision.

How do I get started with NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB on Cirrascale?

To get started with NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB on Cirrascale, visit https://www.cirrascale.com?utm_source=gpuperhour&utm_medium=referral to create an account. Most providers offer a straightforward signup process, and some provide initial credits for new users. Once registered, you can typically launch a NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB instance within minutes through their dashboard or API. We recommend starting with a small experiment to familiarize yourself with the platform before scaling up to larger workloads.

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