Pricing for Extra Compute #

Example specifications and pricing as of October 2023

Please note: You cannot be charged for the hardware until it has been received and invoiced. Since lead times can be extensive, please plan as far ahead as you can.

Pricing for prioritized “CPU” compute #

Cluster compute nodes are purchased by Wynton in modules that have 4 “2U” compute nodes in a single chassis. If partial nodes are requested, contributions will be pooled with other requests towards a full system. Another option is to pay $170/member.q slot.

Configuration: SMC RM224Q 2U Quad-Node Server #

This configuration comes with four compute modules, where each node includes:

Total price for a module with four (4) node: ~33,000 USD excluding taxes.

As of October 2023, lead time for compute nodes is approximate three months from order to delivery. Once the hardware is received, we will schedule time to configure hardware as time allows given priority projects. Unless you are purchasing a four-compute-node module, we will need to wait until we have enough requests to place an order for a whole unit. If we have capacity, we may be able to provision some shares in advance of the billing.

Pricing for prioritized Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) processing #

Single GPU cards cannot be purchased - only a full GPU node. However, just like partial compute nodes can be purchased, GPU purchase requests can also be pooled towards a full system.

There are three common configurations of GPU compute nodes available, which all share the same base setup, and differs only by type of GPU.

Configuration: Mercury GPU208 2U Server #

Then choose one of:

  1. GPU: 4 × Nvidia A40 with 48GB GPU memory (~25,000 USD)

  2. GPU: 4 × Nvidia L40 with 48GB GPU memory (~33,000 USD)

Note: A100s are no longer available

The prices listed are total prices in USD excluding taxes. Each price includes the base setup and the corresponding GPU configuration. Warranty is included. Taxes are calculated and added once hardware is received.

As of October 2023, lead time for GPUs is approximately 3 months from order to delivery. Once the hardware is received, we will schedule time to configure hardware as time allows given priority projects.

How to purchase #

To purchase compute nodes or GPU nodes, please contact compute@wynton.ucsf.edu. Please include what you are considering contributing and your UCSF COA SpeedType or chartstring for billing, along with any questions.

If you are not ready to purchase but have technical questions while you explore options, please contact support@wynton.ucsf.edu.