Workload Limits

Key limits for workloads on DGX Cloud Lepton.

A workload is a Dev Pod or a Batch Job on DGX Cloud Lepton.

This page describes the limits and constraints that apply to workloads running on DGX Cloud Lepton. Understanding these limits helps you manage your workloads effectively and avoid potential issues.

Process Limits

Process ID (PID) Limits

Each replica on DGX Cloud Lepton has a default PID limit that controls the maximum number of processes that can run within a single container.

ResourceDefault LimitDescription
PIDs per replica32,768Maximum number of processes allowed per pod

The PID limit helps prevent fork bombs and resource exhaustion. If your application requires more processes, consider splitting it into multiple replicas or optimizing your process usage.

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