The HPC cluster systems are managed by ITS-RS and provide high-throughput and high-performance computing capabilities. An important component of this service is data storage. There are a number of different data storage options available.
No Cost Data Storage Options
| STORAGE TYPE | QUOTA | SHARED | BACKED UP | SNAPSHOTS | CLEANING POLICY | SYSTEM | SHARED BETWEEN CLUSTERS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOME ACCOUNT | 1TB | No | No | Yes | None | Argon | No |
| NFS Scratch | None | Available | No | No | Delete 60 days after created | Argon | No |
| Local Scratch | None | Available | No | No | Delete after 30 days of inactivity | Argon | No |
Paid Data Storage Options
Long-term, paid data storage options are also available.
Learn how to protect sensitive data and about data classification.
For questions, contact us at research-computing@uiowa.edu.