Computational Research and Data Management

Support of Research Computing is the primary purpose of GRIT. We are a creative "Can Do" shop and offer a wide range of services and solutions for your computational research and data needs.

 Data Storage

 Scientific Computing

 Custom Solutions

The GRIT team has a long history and proven track record supporting computationally intensive research. We consider Research IT the core of what we do and can assist with and, in some cases, actively participate in your research.

 Research Computing Services

Some services that we frequently provide include:

  •  Advice on computational resources and equipment purchases.
  •  Coordination with equipment vendors.
  •  Initial system/network design and setup.
  •  Research data storage
    •  Online active storage for labs and lab members.
    •  Data ingestion and cloud storage.
    •  Commodity/bulk storage.
    •  Backups
 Computational Research and Data.
  •  HPC systems including:
  •  Hammer: 44 x 2.1GHz AMD CPU cores, 128GB RAM
  •  Tong: 32 x 2.2GHz Intel CPU cores, 256GB RAM and 8TB of local scratch
  •  Forge: 28 x 2.6 GHzIntel CPU cores, 512GB RAM and 7TB local SSD scratch
  •  Anvil: 24 x 2.3GHz Intel CPU cores, 384GB RAM
  •  Bellows: 96 x 2.30GHz Intel CPU cores, 1536GB RAM and 14TB local NVMe scratch
  •  Tana: (Rebuild pending; GPU)
  •  Biscuit: Windows OS, 32 CPU cores, 240GB RAM, 16GB Nvidia Tesla GPU, and 12TB local scratch
  •  HPC-01: 64 x 2.60GHz Intel CPU cores, Nvidia A30 GPU, and 1400GB RAM
  •  (and available soon) Two Intel Xeon 6542Y 24 CPU Cores, 512 GB RAM, Eight NVIDIA L40s GPU Cards, and 30TB of local NVMe scratch
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  •  Data sharing and curation.
  •  Digital communications (email accounts, lists).
  •  Systems troubleshooting and repair.

 Become a Partner

GRIT takes a broad and inclusive approach to Research IT, and we want to be your partner in developing and supporting your IT needs. Please contact us at any time during your research process if you are having a problem or see an opportunity to use technology to improve your work.

 Help Request

Technical support and general inquiries.



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