OpenDC Runtime Nodes are installed directly on GPU servers and form the execution layer of the OpenDC Suite. They enable Hybrid AI workloads to run transparently across heterogeneous GPU environments while remaining fully coordinated by the Control Plane.

Runtime Nodes are responsible for:

• CUDA compatibility on AMD GPUs
• Transparent execution of existing AI workloads in hybrid environments
• Delivering near-native performance without application or workflow changes

Deployment model

• Installed alongside existing GPU software stacks on GPU servers
• No changes required to AI applications or job submission workflows
• Designed for data center-scale rollouts, not single-node experimentation

Control Plane interaction

Runtime Nodes maintain a continuous control channel with the OpenDC Control Plane, allowing:

• Centralized scheduling and placement decisions
• Policy enforcement at execution time
• Real-time telemetry and performance reporting

This separation ensures execution remains efficient while coordination remains centralized and auditable.

‍

OpenDC APIs provide the integration layer that connects the OpenDC Control Plane, Runtime Nodes, and existing data center automation systems. They are designed to reduce operational friction and accelerate time-to-deployment for Hybrid AI environments.

The APIs enable:

• Programmatic workload deployment and lifecycle management
• DevOps and automation integration with existing platforms
• Policy and scheduling control across heterogeneous GPU vendors
• Telemetry, observability, and infrastructure visibility

Operational role

Rather than introducing a new developer framework, OpenDC APIs integrate directly into:

• Existing scheduling systems
• Infrastructure automation pipelines
• Monitoring and observability platforms

This allows OpenDC to operate as a first-class data center system, preserving established operational practices while extending them to Hybrid AI Infrastructure.

‍

Individually, control planes, runtimes, or APIs provide limited value. The OpenDC Suite unifies these layers into a single, cohesive system designed specifically for data-center-scale Hybrid AI deployments.

Together, the Control Plane, Runtime Nodes, and APIs create:

• Workload portability across heterogeneous GPU infrastructure
• A seamless operational model for Hybrid AI environments
• A dramatically simplified deployment and expansion path

The OpenDC Suite enables data centers to move from evaluation to production rapidly—significantly reducing time-to-value for large-scale AI workloads.

By abstracting complexity at the infrastructure layer, OpenDC allows operators to:

• Confidently deploy NVIDIA-alternative AI infrastructure
• Scale Hybrid AI environments without operational disruption
• Align procurement, operations, and long-term infrastructure strategy

OpenDC Suite is the foundation that makes Hybrid AI Infrastructure practical, scalable, and sustainable for modern data centers.

‍