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DCGM Defaults That Disrupt GPU Cost Attribution and How to Check Yours

How do DCGM defaults affect GPU cost attribution? Check methods and solutions are discussed.

A tool was developed to determine how many GPU hours are paid for but not utilized, revealing issues with DCGM defaults. DCGM_FI_DEV_GPU_UTIL may not accurately reflect real work done by the GPU. Additionally, GPU metrics are often misattributed to the exporter's pod, leading to significant data analysis problems.

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