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Archetype

A reference workload pattern (pretraining, post-training, RL, online or batch inference, edge) that drives design choices.

Related terms: Post-training · Pretraining · RL

Where the guide uses this

1.5
Edge Inference & Distributed Micro-Datacenters
1.1
The Archetype Decision Framework: Workload Is the Master Variable
1.7
The Requirements-and-Consequences Matrix
B
Reference Designs & Worked Examples
6.3
Building Envelope, Architecture & Site Civil Works
3.6
Fiber, Latency & Network Connectivity (Secondary Screen)

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