High Performance Computing (Biocluster)

Biocluster is the high-performance computing resource for the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology (IGB). It features 2824 cores, 27.7 TB of RAM, 1.3 PB of storage, and high-speed networking to support the diverse computational and data needs for IGB and the bioinformatics community.

About This Offerings

Features and Benefits

  • Pre-compiled and installed software stack
  • Able to include specialized systems
  • Focused computation for on Biological and Genomic problems.
  • Temporary data storage
  • No need to compile programs
  • Ability to add private, custom systems.
  • Mix of RAM and CPU node configurations
  • 1, 10, or 40 Gigabit ethernet depending on node class and data transfer needs

Other Names

IGB Cluster

Provider

IGB

Using This Offering

Who can use this offering?

  • Faculty and Staff
  • Retirees
  • Students

How do I request this offering?

Submit a Biocluster account form.

Is there a charge to use this offering?

Biocluster Cost

Where can I learn more?

Biocluster information

Support

How do I get help?

Click on the Get Help button on the right side of this page.

When is support available?

University Business Hours

Is training available?

Click on the Get Help button on the right side of this page.