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GPU cloud vs colocation calculator

Estimate when colocation makes sense after power, bandwidth, remote hands, spares, and downtime are included.

Fast answerA cloud, colo, or owned-rack recommendation with operating assumptions visible.

Inputs

What to collect

Utilization	Expected GPU hours, concurrency, and workload predictability.
Facility cost	Rack space, power draw, bandwidth, remote hands, spares, and insurance.
Ops maturity	Who handles firmware, failed drives, cables, thermal events, and recovery.

Method

How to use it

1	Use cloud until workload shape and utilization are proven.
2	Compare colo only after power and remote management are priced.
3	Keep a cloud fallback for overflow, failures, and model experiments.

Output

How to read the result

Cloud	Variable workload	Best for experiments, bursts, and uncertain model choices.
Colocation	Stable high utilization	Works when operations ownership is real.
Owned office rack	Rarely first choice	Power, noise, cooling, and access usually make it harder.

Thresholds

Useful vs risky

Healthy	Colo savings survive a realistic downtime and remote-hands budget.
Risky	The plan ignores facility constraints and support response time.

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