From 2bbc711993ae8f18b504dbbd989927312bb91d7a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: lgunreddi Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2026 14:21:07 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 1/6] Create scale-clusters.mdx --- instant-clusters/scale-clusters.mdx | 32 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 32 insertions(+) create mode 100644 instant-clusters/scale-clusters.mdx diff --git a/instant-clusters/scale-clusters.mdx b/instant-clusters/scale-clusters.mdx new file mode 100644 index 000000000..a2c7607f1 --- /dev/null +++ b/instant-clusters/scale-clusters.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,32 @@ +--- +title: "Scale an Instant Cluster" +sidebarTitle: "Scale a cluster" +description: "Add pods to a running Instant Cluster to increase GPU capacity." +--- + +You can scale an existing Instant Cluster by adding more pods to it. New pods join the cluster's private network automatically and use the same GPU type as the existing nodes. + + + Cluster scaling is currently in alpha and is available to eligible accounts. If you don't see the **Scale cluster** button, [contact sales](https://www.runpod.io/contact) to request access. + + +## Scale a cluster + +1. In the left navigation, go to **Resources** → **Clusters**. +2. Select the cluster you want to expand. +3. Click **Scale cluster**. +4. Under **Additional Pods**, set how many pods to add using the **−** and **+** controls. +5. Review the **Summary** — it shows your new total GPU count, VRAM, and updated hourly cost. +6. Click **Scale this cluster** to confirm. + +The new pod or pods start provisioning immediately. They appear in the cluster's pod list once they're running. + +## What changes when you scale + +Each pod you add contributes the same GPU configuration as your existing cluster nodes. For example, a cluster with 1 pod running 2× RTX 4090s (48 GB) becomes a 2-pod cluster with 4× RTX 4090s (96 GB) after adding one pod. + +Cost updates to reflect the new total as soon as the additional pods are running. + +## Capacity limits + +The number of pods you can add depends on available GPU inventory at the time of scaling. If you need more capacity than the stepper allows, click **Talk to our Sales team** in the scaling dialog to discuss a reserved arrangement. From 5d235240ab050b57c5544271f338e69a33a65c4f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: lgunreddi Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2026 14:25:50 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 2/6] Update docs.json --- docs.json | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/docs.json b/docs.json index 474ced9ad..b92227d65 100644 --- a/docs.json +++ b/docs.json @@ -242,6 +242,7 @@ "instant-clusters", "instant-clusters/configuration", "instant-clusters/slurm-clusters", + "instant-clusters/scale-clusters", { "group": "Deployment guides", "pages": [ From 4abe1f8b8003a89ade8a28d29fa500e6f3b06788 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: lgunreddi Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2026 14:51:21 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 3/6] Update scale-clusters.mdx --- instant-clusters/scale-clusters.mdx | 4 ---- 1 file changed, 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/instant-clusters/scale-clusters.mdx b/instant-clusters/scale-clusters.mdx index a2c7607f1..0fbf7addd 100644 --- a/instant-clusters/scale-clusters.mdx +++ b/instant-clusters/scale-clusters.mdx @@ -6,10 +6,6 @@ description: "Add pods to a running Instant Cluster to increase GPU capacity." You can scale an existing Instant Cluster by adding more pods to it. New pods join the cluster's private network automatically and use the same GPU type as the existing nodes. - - Cluster scaling is currently in alpha and is available to eligible accounts. If you don't see the **Scale cluster** button, [contact sales](https://www.runpod.io/contact) to request access. - - ## Scale a cluster 1. In the left navigation, go to **Resources** → **Clusters**. From 5aa8fb289803d9fb5568c7e096dd4b011b2ce9ad Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: lgunreddi Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2026 14:34:14 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 4/6] Update scale-clusters.mdx --- instant-clusters/scale-clusters.mdx | 5 +++++ 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+) diff --git a/instant-clusters/scale-clusters.mdx b/instant-clusters/scale-clusters.mdx index 0fbf7addd..30592348b 100644 --- a/instant-clusters/scale-clusters.mdx +++ b/instant-clusters/scale-clusters.mdx @@ -2,10 +2,15 @@ title: "Scale an Instant Cluster" sidebarTitle: "Scale a cluster" description: "Add pods to a running Instant Cluster to increase GPU capacity." +tag: "BETA" --- You can scale an existing Instant Cluster by adding more pods to it. New pods join the cluster's private network automatically and use the same GPU type as the existing nodes. + +Cluster scaling is currently in Beta and is available to eligible accounts. If you don’t see the Scale Cluster button, contact sales to request access. + + ## Scale a cluster 1. In the left navigation, go to **Resources** → **Clusters**. From 21402b8e8aef11e71c69b2d777b327052562e855 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: lgunreddi Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:39:22 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 5/6] Update scale-clusters.mdx --- instant-clusters/scale-clusters.mdx | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/instant-clusters/scale-clusters.mdx b/instant-clusters/scale-clusters.mdx index 30592348b..704170212 100644 --- a/instant-clusters/scale-clusters.mdx +++ b/instant-clusters/scale-clusters.mdx @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ description: "Add pods to a running Instant Cluster to increase GPU capacity." tag: "BETA" --- -You can scale an existing Instant Cluster by adding more pods to it. New pods join the cluster's private network automatically and use the same GPU type as the existing nodes. +You can scale an existing Instant Cluster by adding more pods to it. New pods join the cluster's private network automatically and use the same GPU type, template, and network storage as the existing nodes. Cluster scaling is currently in Beta and is available to eligible accounts. If you don’t see the Scale Cluster button, contact sales to request access. From 88cfdbd3c501db6d719da2dab9eaa26c2fe0e06c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: lgunreddi Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:24:43 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 6/6] Update scale-clusters.mdx --- instant-clusters/scale-clusters.mdx | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/instant-clusters/scale-clusters.mdx b/instant-clusters/scale-clusters.mdx index 704170212..8d4d59762 100644 --- a/instant-clusters/scale-clusters.mdx +++ b/instant-clusters/scale-clusters.mdx @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ The new pod or pods start provisioning immediately. They appear in the cluster's ## What changes when you scale -Each pod you add contributes the same GPU configuration as your existing cluster nodes. For example, a cluster with 1 pod running 2× RTX 4090s (48 GB) becomes a 2-pod cluster with 4× RTX 4090s (96 GB) after adding one pod. +Each pod you add contributes the same GPU configuration as your existing cluster nodes. For example, a cluster with 2 pods running 2× RTX 4090s each (4× RTX 4090s / 96 GB total) becomes a 3-pod cluster with 6× RTX 4090s (144 GB) after adding one pod. Cost updates to reflect the new total as soon as the additional pods are running.