TTS Research Computing Resources
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1. Tufts High-performance computing research cluster
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What is a Cluster?
Cluster computing is the result of connecting many local computers (nodes) together via a high speed connection to provide a single shared resource. Its distributed processing system allows complex computations to run in parallel as the tasks are shared among the individual processors and memory. Applications that are capable of utilizing cluster systems break down the large computational tasks into smaller components that can run in serial or parallel across the cluster systems, enabling a dramatic improvement in the time required to process large problems and complex tasks.
Typical Cluster Usage at Tufts
Faculty, Research Staff and students use this resource in support of a variety of research projects. See how.
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Grant Applications related information
Content to support applications can be found here.
Cluster User Accounts
Click Account Information for additional information about cluster accounts.
Orientation for new cluster users
This content is for someone that has never used linux or time share mainframes or super computing centers.
Research Cluster Restrictions
Conditions and use of the research cluster include and are not limited to the following expectations. Additional related details may be found throughout this page.
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no user root access |
supported OS is RedHat 6 Enterprise version |
no user ability to reboot node(s) |
all cluster login access is via the login headnode |
no user machine room access to cluster hardware |
no alternative linux kernels other than the current REDHAT version |
no access to 10Gig Ethernet network hardware or software |
no user cron or at access |
no user servers/demons such as: HTTP(apache), FTP. etc. |
Cluster quality of service is managed through slurm |
all user jobs destined for compute nodes are submitted via slurm commands |
all compute nodes follow a naming convention |
only Tufts Technology Services NFS approved research storage is supported |
idle nodes are scheduled by slurm |
no user contributed direct connect storage such as usb memory, or external disks |
only limited outgoing Internet access from the headnode will be allowed; exceptions must be reviewed |
allow approximate 2-week turn around for software requests |
whenever possible, commercial software limit to the two most recent versions |
Only user home directories and optional research NFS mounted storage is backed up |
temporary public storage file systems have no quota and are subject to automated file deletions |
Cluster does not export file systems to user desktops |
Cluster does not support Virtual Machine instances |
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Recent Cluster News
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Cluster Storage Options
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Network Concurrent Software Licenses
Support venue
If you have any questions about cluster related usage, applications, or assistance with software, please contact tts-research@tufts.edu.
MODULES: Cluster software environment
Installed Cluster Software
Compilers, Editors, etc...
Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs:
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Cluster Connections/Logins
Parallel programming related information
User Account related FAQs:
X based graphics FAQs
Application specific Information FAQs
Linux and cluster information FAQs
Compilation FAQs
Miscellaneous FAQs
How do Tufts students and faculty make use of the cluster?
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For additional information please contact tts-research@tufts.edu.