✌️Manage GPU VMs

Power off

1. Open the Instance management

2. Find the GPU VM you want to power off and click the 3-dot icon.

3. Select “Power off” action

Power on

1. Open the Instance management

2. Find the GPU VM you want to power on and click the 3-dot icon.

3. Select the “Power on” action

Reboot

Note: The reboot function performs a hard reboot, which may lead to data loss, corrupted software, or other potential issues.

1. Open the Instance management

2. Find the GPU VM you want to reboot and click the 3-dot icon.

3. Select “Reboot” action

Rename

1. Open the Instance management

2. Find the GPU VM you want to rename and click the 3-dot icon.

3. Select “Rename” action

4. Rename your VM and click "Rename instance"

Reset password

1. Open the Instance management

2. Find the GPU VM you want to reset the password for and click the 3-dot icon.

3. Select the “Reset password” action, and an email with the new password will be sent to your email address.

Edit GPU plan

You can update the GPU plan of an existing GPU VM that uses Block Storage (Persistent Disk) while it is in Running status.

1. Navigate to Instance Management or the Instance Details page.

2. Open the Actions menu next to your running instance and select Edit GPU Plan.

3. Choose one of the following options in the pop-up window:

   • Hold GPU (Default): Retains the GPU when the VM is stopped, guaranteeing instant availability upon restart.

   • Detach GPU: Releases the GPU when the VM is stopped. Note: Availability is not guaranteed when restarting.

4. Save your changes. The billing system will automatically adjust your charges based on the selected plan and VM state.

💡 Note: If your instance is stopped or restarting, the Edit GPU Plan option will be disabled.

Lock a GPU VM

Users can lock a virtual machine to prevent it from being deleted, helping to avoid accidental deletion of an active VM instead of a test machine. This feature reduces the risk of user error and protects user data on virtual machines. To lock a VM, follow these steps:

1. Open the Instance management

2. Find the GPU VM you want to lock and click the 3-dot icon.

3. Select “Lock” action.

4. A warning dialog will appear, showing the VM name and asking the user for confirmation. Click Lock Instance Deletion to proceed with the lock. Once locked, the system will prevent the VM from being deleted until it is unlocked.

Unlock a GPU VM

To delete a virtual machine, users must first unlock it. Follow these steps to unlock:

1. In the menu, select Instance Management, then under Actions, click Unlock Deletion.

2. A warning dialog will appear, showing the VM name and asking the user for confirmation. Click Unlock Instance Deletion to unlock the VM. Once unlocked, the system will allow the VM to be deleted as normal.

Delete a GPU VM

Note: Deleting a virtual machine permanently deletes all data, and this action can not be undone. Make sure to back up any important data before proceeding.

1. Open the Instance management

2. Find the GPU VM you want to delete and click the 3-dot icon.

3. Confirm by entering “delete” in the text field and clicking “Delete instance”.