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NVL72 rack, CDU and PDU or sidecars are separate structural and logistics objects; schedule each location, state, support geometry, reaction and anchorage from its selected OEM data

Model each installed object separatelyrecommendation

Value kindrecommendation — Recommendations are design guidance, not measured facts; validate them against the project boundary conditions.
ScopeNever apply the aggregate mass at one point or footprint. Use the OEM data for each installed object and the applicable shipping/rigging state.
As of2026-08-24
SourceNVIDIA DGX GB200 hardware guide · Hardware overview and separately installed rack/CDU components
DerivationNo aggregate mass is derived; combining separate objects into one structural load is invalid.
Reviewchecking…review by 2026-12-22 · standard cadence
Recorded changeslast 2026-08-24 · 3 revisions tracked
Claim idfull-nvl72-deployment-unit-one-48u-rack-1-400-1

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