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Exploring idea and value in moving select Chemistry clusters to CAC, from 248 Baker Lab.

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Current purpose of this project, at this stage

  • We are investigating the degree to which CAC can host our high-performance research compute clusters reliably and cost-effectively.
  • The new system might be called, "Chemistry's Aggregated Cluster". Summary purpose Oliver submitted to CAC, 12/22/2016:

    • Duplicate and expand on current functionality of Chemistry's existing aggregated cluster serving multiple research groups. Each research group can access only their group's compute nodes, with sharing of nodes across groups only by permission.

    • Develop clear, robust, and affordable workflows for technical support (break/fix, enhancements, de-bugging, optimizing, and technical consultation), administrative support, and financial tracking and accounting between Chemistry researchers, Chemistry IT staff, and CAC staff.

CAC staff we have been meeting and working with

CAC ticket tracking

Date startedTicketNotes
7/25/17[CAC Help #32075] Request for meeting, Chemistry clusterLulu and I have questions about tech capabilities, process, and expectations related to meeting our researchers' needs.
Last used: 1/31/17.[CAC Help #31168]Various communications with Resa.
1/13/17

[CAC Help #31163] AutoReply: Resource change request on Private Cluster Management, oh10_0001

DONE, 1/31/17.

Had asked when we can drop off our test cluster hardware.

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History

1/31/17: Moved 5 nodes (1 head node, 4 compute nodes) to CAC. Once up-and-running, can arrange for clarifying software installations and Lulu's role in capsule development. Then, researcher testing.

1/13/17: Project

12/23/16: Kevin Ashman <kda1> provided CAC with all requested accounting information.

12/22/2016

Fall 2016

  • Started conversations on this topic, including with Chemistry researchers, CAC, and RedBarn.
  • Created flyer.
  • Consolidated 4 clusters under one head node (CLAW: Collum, Loring, Abruna, and Widom)

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