HPC2013 CLUSTER
The HPC2013 cluster operates on a quarterly, validity-based computing model. Under this framework, access is granted on a subscription basis; users must recharge their accounts for the specific quarter they intend to use the cluster, regardless of the total computational hours consumed. Any user renewing/joining before the completion of a quarter must pay for the whole quarter. This model ensures that researchers maintain continuous, dedicated access to the facility's resources throughout their active research periods.
Hardware Specifications
- Standard CPU Node: 20 Cores.
- Hyperthreaded Node: 40 CPU Cores.
| Standard CPU Compute Nodes | High Memory CPU Compute Nodes | |
| Number of Nodes | 888 | 5 |
| CPU | 2* Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2670 v2 | 2* Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2670 v2 |
| Cores | 20 | 20 |
| Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Memory | 128 GB, DDR3 1333 MHz | 768 GB, DDR3 1333 MHz |
| Nodes | hpc[001-888] | hm[001-005] |
HPC2013 Quarterly Charges
| HPC Regular Access | ||
| User Type | Charges | Remarks |
| Student | ₹ 1000 per quarter | Approval from PI/Guide is necessary |
| Institute Employee | ₹ 1000 per quarter | Faculty members require no approvals. |
| Post-Doctoral | ₹ 3000 per quarter | Need to have a shell account before applying AND Approval from PI/Guide is necessary |
| Project Employee | ₹ 3000 per quarter | Need to have a shell account before applying for HPC2013 AND Approval from PI/Guide is necessary |
| SURGE Student | ₹ 3000 per quarter | Need to have a shell account before applying for HPC2013 AND Approval from PI/Guide is necessary |
Application & Approval Process
- Portal: All account creations and top-ups are managed via the Office Automation (OA) Portal of IIT Kanpur.
- Location: HPC Services are listed under "Other Services" within the OA Portal.
- Approvals:
- PI Approval: Applications require approval from the Supervisor/PI. This is not applicable to Supervisor /PI own applications.
- R&D Approval: For financial processing, applications are routed online for R&D department confirmation.
- HPC Portal User Manual:
- View the HPC Portal User Manual for instructions.
Documentation & Support
- User Manual: For a detailed step-by-step guide, download the [HPC2013 User Manual].
- Technical Support: Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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