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docs/get-started/cost-billing/pricing-for-bare-metal-machines.md

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+# Pricing for Bare Metal (BM) Machines on NERC
+
+## Bare Metal Machines
+
+!!! warning "Very Important Disclosures Regarding Pricing"
+
+    All prices listed on this page are **introductory** and subject to change
+    without notice. Please stay informed by reviewing this page regularly or
+    contacting our support team for updates.
+
+Bare metal instances pricing is currently available as a limited offering.
+
+## Bare Metal Pricing Calculations
+
+| Name             | vGPU | vCPU | RAM (GiB) | Current Price |
+|------------------|------|------|-----------|---------------|
+| H100 GPU         | 4    | 256  | 1,536     | $24.16        |
+| A100sxm4 GPU     | 4    | 128  | 1,024     | $8.312        |
+| FC830            | 0    | 176  | 2,048     | $3.97         |
+| FC430            | 0    | 40   | 128       | $0.75         |
+
+
+!!! info "How to request Bare Metal Machines?"
+
+    Interested parties who wish to explore this option are encouraged to send
+    detailed requests, including:
+
+    - Intended Use Case
+
+    - Expected Workload
+
+    - Preferred Hardware Specifications
+
+    This information will help us evaluate the demand and feasibility of expanding
+    bare metal offerings in the future.
+
+    For inquiries or to submit your request, please contact us to discuss it soon
+    by emailing us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]?subject=NERC%20Best%20Practices%20Question) or, by submitting a new ticket
+    at [the NERC's Support Ticketing System](https://mghpcc.supportsystem.com/open.php).
+
+## BM SU Example
+
+-   A Project with: **1 H100, 1 A100SXM4, 2 FC830s, and 3 FC430s**
+
+    `1 H100 Server, 720hrs (24hr*30days)`
+
+    `1 A100SXM4 Server, 720hrs (24hr*30days)`
+
+    `2 FC830 Servers, 720hrs (24hr*30days)`
+
+    `3 FC430 Servers, 720hrs (24hr*30days)`
+
+-   Will be charged:
+
+    `1 H100 SU * 720hrs * $24.16 = $17,395.20`
+
+    `1 A100SXM4 * 720hrs * $8.312 = $5,984.64`
+
+    `2 FC830 SU * 720hrs * $3.97 = $5,716.80`
+
+    `3 FC430 SU * 720hrs * $0.75 = $1,620.00`
+
+    **Total charge** = `$30,716.64`
+
+---

mkdocs.yaml

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     - Getting Started:
           - Cost & Billing:
                 - How does NERC pricing work?: get-started/cost-billing/how-pricing-works.md
+                - Pricing for Bare Metal Machines on NERC: get-started/cost-billing/pricing-for-bare-metal-machines.md
                 - NERC Pricing Calculator: get-started/cost-billing/nerc-pricing-calculator.md
                 - Billing Process:
                       - Billing Process for My Institution: get-started/cost-billing/billing-process-for-my-institution.md