diff --git a/flash/configuration/parameters.mdx b/flash/configuration/parameters.mdx index db0005a80..84ef3abcd 100644 --- a/flash/configuration/parameters.mdx +++ b/flash/configuration/parameters.mdx @@ -148,6 +148,11 @@ Controls worker scaling. Accepts either a single integer (max workers with min=0 - `workers=(1, N)`: Avoid cold starts by keeping at least one worker warm - `workers=(N, N)`: Fixed worker count for consistent performance + +Runpod also keeps a few standby workers parked for each endpoint so jobs can start quickly with [FlashBoot](/serverless/endpoints/endpoint-configurations#flashboot). The API shows their target count as `workersStandby`, and the [`/health` operation](/serverless/endpoints/operation-reference#health) can list them as ready. Runpod picks this number for you, and you aren't billed for a parked worker until it starts running. +`workers=(0, N)` still scales to zero. + + ### idle_timeout **Type**: `int`