DGX-Spark Fielding – Shutdown under high load (VLM/GPU Burn) + GPU Stress failure + PowerStress failure – RMA requested

Hello NVIDIA Developer Team / Moderators,

I am posting this issue as instructed by NVIDIA Customer Care.

First observed problem:
We encountered an issue where the system shuts down unexpectedly when running high‑load workloads such as VLM startup and GPU Burn,the unit simply powers off.

Subsequent DGX‑Spark Fielding test results:
After that, we ran the DGX‑Spark Fielding tests on the same unit:

  • During the first test run, the unit failed at the GPU Stress stage.

  • During the second test run, the unit failed at the PowerStress stage.

Serial number: 1983925005569

Problem summary:

  • System shuts down under high load (VLM startup, GPU Burn).

  • GPU Stress test fails.

  • PowerStress test fails consistently.

Attached logs & screenshots:
(Please find the collected logs and screenshots attached to this post. I have included logs from the GPU Stress failure, and the PowerStress failure.)

RMA request:
Based on the above failures, I am requesting RMA replacement for this unit. Please confirm or proceed with the RMA process.

Thank you for your support.

log.zip (88.7 MB)

Per attached failed FD logs, the unit qualifies for an RMA. NVIDIA Support will follow up with you shortly to discuss your options based on your location.