{"product_id":"nvidia-a2-16gb-900-2g179-0020-000-refurbished","title":"NVIDIA A2 16GB GDDR6 PCIe GPU – 900-2G179-0020-000 – Refurbished","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNVIDIA A2 16GB\u003c\/strong\u003e (NVIDIA part number \u003cstrong\u003e900-2G179-0020-000\u003c\/strong\u003e) is a low-profile, single-slot PCIe Gen4 data-center GPU built for entry-level AI inference. It draws 40–60W from the PCIe slot with no auxiliary power cable, so it drops into 1U and 2U servers that can't take a full-size card. Resilient Tec sells the refurbished A2 for $649, with free US shipping and a lifetime warranty. Orders placed by 5:00 pm ET ship the same day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refurbished – tested before shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNVIDIA part number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 900-2G179-0020-000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e NVIDIA Ampere (GA107)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMemory:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16GB GDDR6 with ECC, 128-bit, 200 GB\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCUDA cores:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,280\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTensor cores:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 (3rd generation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRT cores:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 (2nd generation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeak performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5 TFLOPS FP32 · 18 TFLOPS FP16 Tensor · 36 TOPS INT8 (dense)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedia engines:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 encoder, 2 decoders (includes AV1 decode)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterface:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCIe 4.0 x8 (fits x8 and x16 slots)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–60W configurable, slot-powered – no auxiliary power connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passive, bidirectional airflow – requires server chassis airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-slot, low-profile, half-length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecurity:\u003c\/strong\u003e CEC version – hardware root of trust with secure boot firmware validation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evGPU support:\u003c\/strong\u003e NVIDIA vPC, vApps, RTX vWS, Virtual Compute Server, AI Enterprise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it's good for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A2 is an inference card, not a training card. It suits computer vision, video analytics, speech, and small language models where power and slot space are the constraint. With 16GB of memory it holds a 7–8B-parameter model at 8-bit, or up to roughly 14B at 4-bit; for larger models, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nvidia-a40-48gb-900-2g133-0000-000-refurbished\"\u003e48GB NVIDIA A40\u003c\/a\u003e is the step up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNo GPU power cable needed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the A40 and other full-size data-center GPUs, the A2 takes all its power from the PCIe slot. There is no riser power cable to source and no keyed GPU cable kit to match to your server – it needs only a low-profile slot and adequate airflow. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003eSend us your server model\u003c\/a\u003e if you want fit confirmed before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does the NVIDIA A2 16GB cost?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResilient Tec sells the refurbished NVIDIA A2 16GB (900-2G179-0020-000) for $649, tested, with free US shipping and a lifetime warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the NVIDIA A2 need a power cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It draws 40–60W through the PCIe slot and has no auxiliary power connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNVIDIA A2 vs Tesla T4 – which should I buy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe T4 has more raw tensor throughput and a full x16 interface. The A2 is a generation newer (Ampere), uses less power, adds AV1 decode, and runs in an x8 slot. For maximum inference throughput per card, pick the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hckjm-pg183-7ph29-ppgxg-refurbished-dell-nvidia-tesla-t4-16gb-passive-gpu\"\u003eTesla T4\u003c\/a\u003e; for the lowest power and broadest server fit, pick the A2. Both have 16GB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the CEC or non-CEC version of the A2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the CEC version, NVIDIA part number 900-2G179-0020-000. It includes NVIDIA's hardware root of trust, which validates the GPU firmware at boot. The non-CEC version is sold as 900-2G179-0020-100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the A2 run in a desktop or workstation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot without dedicated airflow. It is passively cooled and depends on server fans moving air across the heatsink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat condition is it in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRefurbished and tested before shipping, backed by the Resilient Tec lifetime warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NVIDIA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67785180315748,"sku":null,"price":649.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/3482\/4548\/files\/pci-card-white-bg.png?v=1792594086","url":"https:\/\/resilient-tec.com\/products\/nvidia-a2-16gb-900-2g179-0020-000-refurbished","provider":"Resilient Tec","version":"1.0","type":"link"}