Enterprise hardware, deployed and managed.

NVIDIA DGX and HGX systems, AI workstations, GPU servers, robotics platforms, and the rack-and-stack to make them production-ready. Sourced, configured, and supported by an MSP that has been deploying business hardware in the Triangle since 2002.

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Why us for hardware

A hardware vendor that still answers the phone at 2am.

Most resellers stop at the shipping label. The box arrives, the invoice clears, and you are on your own when the BIOS update bricks the PCIe lanes or NCCL refuses to see all eight GPUs. Petronella has been racking, configuring, and supporting business hardware in Raleigh since 2002, which means every system we sell ships with the same MSP-grade lifecycle support our clients use for their managed IT operations and cybersecurity.

We sell what we run. Our internal cluster trains and serves the AI agents we ship to clients, so when you ask about multi-GPU NVLink topology or MIG GPU slicing, the answer comes from someone who debugged it last week, not from a quote sheet.

The full stack

From a single workstation to a multi-rack training cluster.

The catalog covers the same equipment we deploy for healthcare, defense, finance, and SMB clients across the Triangle. Entry inference workstations start around $5,473 and scale to NVIDIA DGX systems and 8-GPU HGX B300 servers running into six figures. In between you get multi-GPU AI servers, 4U rack workstations, creative pipeline render builds, and individual RTX PRO Blackwell cards for retrofit builds.

We also stand behind emerging platforms. The Reachy Mini, an open-source humanoid research robot from Pollen Robotics and Hugging Face, is available as part of our robotics catalog with the same configuration, training, and support wrap. See the Reachy Mini hardware page for specs, pricing, and lead times.

Compliance baked in

Hardware hardened for HIPAA, CMMC, and NIST 800-171.

If your build needs to land inside a regulated environment, every system ships configured against the controls our compliance team writes for ComplianceArmor. That means full-disk encryption, hardened OS images, audit logging turned on by default, AI subnets isolated from production traffic, and documented evidence packages for HIPAA, CMMC 2.0, and NIST 800-171 - so the hardware is audit-ready the day it boots.

Need a financing path that does not freeze your working capital? We run capital leases, FMV operating leases, and short-term notes against most of the catalog. Call (919) 348-4912 and Penny will route you to the underwriting conversation that fits your build.

Why not the big-box reseller

Same hardware. Better deployment, better support, better ROI.

The hyperscaler resellers and large national VARs sell the same NVIDIA SKUs we do, but they sell them as line items - not as a deployed, supported system. We pre-configure CUDA, drivers, vLLM, NCCL topology, and OS hardening on our bench in Raleigh, then ship a system that is ready to train models the day it lands. See how we stack up against CDW, Rackspace, Accenture, and Dataprise.

Every hardware engagement bundles AI consulting hours so the box produces value on day one, not week six. Local Triangle clients also get same-day on-site service when something needs hands. That is the difference between buying gear and buying an outcome.

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Hardware we deploy

Pick the platform that matches your workload. Or call Penny - she will spec the build and book your free 15-minute consult.

Specialized configurations, deep-dives, and comparisons
FAQ

Hardware questions, straight answers.

Why buy AI hardware from Petronella instead of a national reseller?
Because the same team that sells you the box also racks it, hardens it, and answers the phone when something breaks. CDW, Rackspace, and the like sell line items. We sell deployed systems with CUDA, drivers, vLLM, NCCL topology, and OS hardening pre-configured on our bench in Raleigh, then bundled with AI consulting hours so the box produces value on day one. Local Triangle clients also get same-day on-site service. See the full Petronella vs CDW comparison.
What hardware does Petronella sell?
The full NVIDIA AI infrastructure stack: DGX systems (B300, B200, H200, DGX Spark, DGX Station GB300), HGX 8-GPU NVLink server platforms, multi-GPU rackmount servers up to 10 GPUs per node, tower and rack AI workstations, 3D and VFX rendering builds, and individual RTX PRO Blackwell graphics cards. We also support emerging platforms like the Reachy Mini robotics platform and alternative accelerators including AMD Strix Halo, Apple MLX, and Intel Gaudi. Configurations start around $5,473 for entry inference workstations and scale past $500,000 for HGX B300 training systems.
Does Petronella offer financing for hardware purchases?
Yes. We run capital leases, FMV operating leases, and short-term notes on most of the catalog so you can preserve working capital and align payments with the productivity the hardware unlocks. Call (919) 348-4912 for an underwriting conversation tailored to your build.
Can Petronella deploy hardware in HIPAA or CMMC compliant environments?
Yes. Our team is CMMC-RP certified and our firm is a CMMC-AB Registered Provider Organization (RPO #1449). We have run compliance-aware IT for healthcare, defense supply chain, legal, and financial clients for over 24 years. We harden the OS, configure full-disk encryption, isolate the AI subnet, enable comprehensive audit logging, and document the build for HIPAA, CMMC 2.0, and NIST 800-171 evidence packages. We can also tie the deployment into our broader ComplianceArmor documentation system if you do not have a 3PAO or QSA already engaged.
What is included with a hardware purchase from Petronella?
Every system ships pre-configured (OS, drivers, CUDA, NCCL topology, vLLM or container runtime as needed), hardened against our compliance baseline, and documented. Standard wrap includes burn-in testing, asset tagging, on-site delivery and rack-and-stack within the Triangle, and a bundle of AI consulting hours so your team is producing value the day it powers on. Ongoing support contracts are available, and most clients fold hardware into their existing MSP services agreement.
How fast can you deliver?
Lead times depend on configuration and current NVIDIA channel allocation. RTX PRO Blackwell workstations and entry inference builds typically ship in 2-4 weeks. Multi-GPU AI servers run 4-8 weeks. DGX and HGX systems are quoted with NVIDIA-published lead times at order time, generally 8-16 weeks for current generations. Reachy Mini units are typically 4-6 weeks. Call (919) 348-4912 for a current quote and ETA.

Ready to spec a build?

Call Penny - she answers before the third ring, asks 3 qualifying questions, then books your free 15-minute consult with the engineer who will configure your system.