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 as described on this page.
To learn how to protect sensitive data, or if you have questions about data classification, visit this page.
For questions, contact us at research-computing@uiowa.edu.