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-bash_3.2$ bsub -n 4 -R "spanhosts=1" ./yourprogram
How does one use a node exclusively?
Currently the only queue that allows exclusive use is the Express queue. You must request this access. Not all jobs are suitable, so please send your request to the cluster support email and describe what you intend to do.
How does one actually invoke a job exclusively?
LSF bsub command has the -x option. To send your job to a node that has extra memory and runs exclusively:
-bash_3.2$ bsub -x -q express_public -R bigmem ...
What are some of the most common LSF commands:
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