Before the cluster reference design is released, the platform architect confirms that topology, link budgets, the communication plan and rack limits are settled.
MustTopology results cover the target cluster sizes.
MustEvery link has a positive margin in the link budget.
MustFault handling at cluster scale is specified, including link failure, node failure and how jobs recover.
MustThe decision "Scale-out topology" is recorded with the options studied, the criteria used and the reason for the choice.
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