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Illustrative CDU unit allowance and subtotal for 235 units

$120–180k each; about $28–42Mestimate

Value kindestimate — Interpret this value according to its displayed kind, scope, source, and as-of date.
ScopeGuide allowance; count CDUs once (Chapter 5.6).
As of2026-09-08
SourceGuide derivation from explicitly assumed unit-price and capacity sensitivities; these are illustrative allowances, not observed quotes. · Appendix B, “Illustrative — stated assumptions” and component BOM. 235-unit CDU allowance and subtotal; count CDUs once (Chapter 5.6). See the claim derivation for operands and rounding.
DerivationAssume $120,000–180,000 per CDU: 235 × endpoints = $28,200,000–42,300,000; display two significant figures.
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