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.
The Old HARS Portal has been officially retired. No new applications will be processed through the HARS Portal. All new applications must be submitted via the Office Automation Portal only. The HARS link will be taken down shortly.
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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