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Center for Integrated Research Computing (CIRC) File Services

Brief Description

High-Performance Computing supported data storage (online) for scientific computing. The secure computing system permits Rochester researchers to acquire, house, and analyze restricted-use data for scientific research. Access to the CIRC computing system is limited to those using restricted-use data for their research

Example Use

Network Attached Storage for academic research data sets associated with a CIRC computing account.  Instrument data including genomic, image, or metabolomics datasets.

Cost

 double  $199 - $299 / TB / Year

Cost dependent on replication configuration.

Capacity

No practical file size limit.

No practical overall limit (costs incurred).

No practical limit to number of files.

Access and Collaboration

Restricted to CIRC Computing Users. Very fine-grained control and enhanced auditing.

Data Allowed

Public data. Sensitive / moderate risk data. Confidential or restricted/high-risk data. FERPA-protected data. HIPAA-regulated data.

URMC researchers needing to store or analyze HIPAA-regulated data should contact CIRC and/or Academic IT before choosing a storage option.

Durability (protection against data loss)

 high    High

Scheduled snapshots.

Availability (protection against downtime)

 high    High

Replication option protects against availability loss due to infrastructure failure.  Software and hardware architecture provide availability through routine maintenance windows.

Technical Complexity

 low    Low

A typical user can access with minimal training.

Contact

Center for Integrated Research Computing / Academic IT

Research computing storage estimates are available through 275-2000 or The Center for Integrated Research Computing [ circ@rochester.edu ]