Deployment Services

From Planning
to Production

End-to-end GPU infrastructure deployment. We design, procure, deploy, and configure your AI infrastructure—so you can focus on what you're building, not how to build it.

Architecture Design
Hardware Procurement
Physical Deployment
SLYD Configuration
Deployment Pipeline
Active
Discovery Completed
Assessment Completed
Procurement In Progress
Deployment Pending
Go-Live Pending
8 Nodes
64 GPUs
Week 6 Timeline

Deploying GPU infrastructure isn't like spinning up cloud instances. It's networking, cooling, power, rack layout, driver compatibility, cluster configuration, and a hundred other details that can derail a project before it starts.

Most organizations don't have GPU infrastructure expertise in-house—and they shouldn't need to. That's where SLYD Deployment Services comes in.

We work alongside your team from initial planning through production deployment. Our engineers have deployed thousands of GPUs across data centers, colocation facilities, and on-premises environments. We bring that experience to your project.

You tell us what you want to run. We make the infrastructure happen.

What We Do

Full-spectrum deployment services from initial assessment through production handoff.

Infrastructure Assessment

Comprehensive analysis of your power, cooling, network, and space requirements. We identify constraints before they become problems.

Deliverable: Assessment Report

Architecture Design

Hardware selection, network fabric design, storage architecture, and cluster topology. We design systems that match your workload requirements.

Deliverable: Architecture Document + BOM

Hardware Procurement

Sourcing through our OEM partnerships with Dell, HPE, Supermicro, Lenovo, and Gigabyte. Volume pricing and priority allocation.

Deliverable: Pre-configured Systems

Physical Deployment

Rack and stack, cabling, burn-in testing, and firmware updates. Our engineers handle the physical installation at your facility.

Deliverable: Installed Hardware

SLYD Configuration

Operating system installation, network configuration, security hardening, monitoring setup, and SLYD platform integration.

Deliverable: Production-ready Environment

Training & Handoff

Administrator training, documentation, runbooks, and 30-day hypercare period. Your team is prepared to operate the infrastructure.

Deliverable: Operational Team

Why Work With Us

OEM Partnerships Mean Better Outcomes

Direct relationships with Dell, HPE, Supermicro, Lenovo, and Gigabyte engineering teams. We get answers faster, pricing better, and allocation priority when supply is constrained.

GPU Infrastructure Is What We Do

Not a side project—it's our entire business. We've deployed everything from single workstations to multi-rack HPC clusters. That experience translates to faster deployments with fewer surprises.

One Vendor for Everything

Hardware + software + services = single point of accountability. No finger-pointing between vendors when something doesn't work. We own the outcome end-to-end.

We've Seen the Failure Modes

Thermal throttling from bad airflow design. Network bottlenecks from undersized switches. Driver conflicts from untested configurations. We design around the problems we've already solved.

Choose Your Level of Support

From full turnkey deployment to consulting-only engagements.

We handle everything

Turnkey Deployment

Best for: No GPU experience, tight timelines, IT at capacity

  • Full assessment and design
  • Hardware procurement and deployment
  • SLYD configuration
  • Training and documentation
  • 30-day hypercare
We design, you deploy

Consulting & Design

Best for: Capable data center teams, specific deployment partners, budget-conscious

  • Assessment and requirements
  • Detailed architecture
  • BOM with procurement guidance
  • Deployment playbook
  • Remote support
We do the hard parts

Hybrid Engagement

Best for: Building internal capabilities, mixed resources, phased deployments

  • Assessment and design
  • Complex configuration
  • On-site support for critical phases
  • Knowledge transfer
  • Escalation support

How We Work

A structured approach from initial contact to production deployment.

1

Discovery

Week 0

Initial call to understand your requirements, constraints, and timeline. We scope the engagement and provide a proposal.

2

Assessment

Weeks 1-2

Site survey, power and cooling analysis, network evaluation. We identify what's needed and what constraints exist.

3

Design

Weeks 2-4

Architecture documentation, hardware selection, network design. We deliver a detailed blueprint for review and approval.

4

Procurement

Weeks 4-8

Hardware ordering, staging, pre-configuration. Lead times vary based on availability and configuration complexity.

5

Deployment

Weeks 8-10

Physical installation, cabling, burn-in testing. Our engineers are on-site to handle the rack-and-stack.

6

Configuration

Weeks 10-11

OS installation, network setup, security hardening, SLYD platform integration, monitoring configuration.

7

Validation

Weeks 11-12

Workload testing, performance validation, training, documentation handoff. We confirm everything works before go-live.

Backed by Industry Leaders

We partner directly with the companies that build enterprise GPU infrastructure.

What Partnership Means: Direct engineering relationships, volume pricing, early hardware access, priority support, and pre-validated configurations.

Example Deployments

Representative projects across different industries and scales.

Legal Services

Legal Services Firm

Challenge: Private AI for contract analysis with strict data residency requirements
Solution: 4-node cluster (16x H100), on-premises deployment
Timeline: 8 weeks from contract to production
Technology

AI Startup

Challenge: Transition from cloud to owned infrastructure for cost optimization
Solution: 8-node cluster (64x H100), colocation facility
Timeline: 10 weeks including colo setup
Healthcare

Healthcare System

Challenge: Multi-site deployment with HIPAA compliance and data residency
Solution: 3x 2-node clusters distributed across regional sites
Timeline: 14 weeks for all three sites

Pricing Guidance

Typical service investment ranges. Actual pricing depends on specific requirements.

Engagement Type Typical Investment
Consulting & Design Only $15,000 – $50,000
Small Deployment (1-4 nodes) $25,000 – $75,000
Medium Deployment (5-16 nodes) $50,000 – $150,000
Large Deployment (17+ nodes) Custom scoping

What's Not Included

  • Hardware costs (quoted separately)
  • Data center or colocation fees
  • SLYD platform subscription
  • Travel expenses (for remote locations)

Common Questions

Do you only deploy SLYD infrastructure?

No. While we specialize in SLYD-managed infrastructure, our deployment services work with any GPU hardware. If you have existing equipment or prefer a different management approach, we can still handle the physical deployment and configuration.

Can you work with our existing data center provider?

Yes. We deploy into customer-owned data centers, colocation facilities, and cloud provider bare-metal environments. We coordinate directly with your facility team or colo provider to handle access, power provisioning, and network connectivity.

What if we already have hardware?

We can work with existing hardware. Our services include assessment of current equipment, integration planning, and configuration of mixed environments. We'll be honest if your existing hardware creates limitations for your intended workloads.

Do you provide ongoing managed services?

Our deployment services include a 30-day hypercare period after go-live. For ongoing management, the SLYD platform provides automated monitoring, updates, and alerting. We also offer extended support contracts for organizations that want dedicated ongoing assistance.

What's your geographic coverage?

We deploy throughout North America and have partner relationships for European deployments. For other regions, contact us to discuss options—we've completed international projects on a case-by-case basis.

Can you help with financing?

Yes. SLYD offers equipment financing options that can be bundled with deployment services. This lets you spread hardware and deployment costs over time rather than requiring full upfront capital. See our financing page for details.

Ready to Deploy GPU Infrastructure?

Start with a 30-minute discovery call. We'll understand your requirements and outline what a deployment would look like for your organization.

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