Science Computing manages systems in divisionally-owned campus data center spaces on behalf of the faculty and division. Physical space on campus is limited. Access is not guaranteed and is provided on a first-come, first-served system, subject to space, technical, and facilities restrictions. Preference is given to those who do not already have a space allocation.  Faculty do not have direct access to systems in divisionally-controlled data centers. 

If the faculty or PI have technical requirements not presently provided in a divisionally-owned, campus data center, they will be expected to fund any necessary upgrades to provide that capability.

Due to limited data center space on campus, systems residing in divisionally-owned data centers are expected to be retired and removed at the end of their functional life cycle (typically after 5 years or after manufacturer warranty expires). Science Computing will work with the system owner on removal, data migration, and potential replacement.  Please contact Science Computing for consultation and more information.

Standard system requirements for faculty or PI’s requesting colocation include, but are not limited to:

  • Rack mountable in standard server cabinets
  • Dual power supplies
  • IPMI or remote management interface
  • 10Gb networking
  • Mirrored OS boot device

Remote colocation of systems in Quincy, WA is also available.

Main campus data centers:

Physical Sciences Building 331

  • Network: 1 Gigabit, campus network
  • Power: 120v, 240v available.  Building generator
  • UPS: In-rack UPS only.
  • Cooling: Portable AC
  • Racks: 5 mini racks

Natural Sciences 2 164B

  • Network: 10 Gigabit, campus network
  • Power: 120v, Cogen backed
  • UPS: 50kVa UPS (priority given UCO/Astronomy affiliates), In-rack UPS (all others).
  • Cooling: HVAC Unit
  • Racks: 12 full size racks
  • Notes: Access is prioritized in order as UCO, Astronomy, all others.

Earth & Marine Sciences C309

  • Network: 10 Gigabit campus network, 10 Gigabit Science DMZ (not firewalled)
  • Power: 120v, 240v available. Building emergency generator, Cogen
  • UPS: In rack UPS
  • Cooling: HVAC unit
  • Racks: 2 full racks

Earth & Marine Sciences C309A

  • Network: 10Gigabit campus network
  • Power: 120v, 240v available.  Building emergency generator, Cogen
  • UPS: In rack UPS
  • Cooling: HVAC unit
  • Racks: 6 full racks
  • Notes: Access is prioritized in order of: Ocean Sciences, Earth and Planetary Sciences, all others.

Interdisciplinary Sciences Building 103

  • Network: 1 Gigabit campus network
  • Power: 120v, Cogen backed
  • UPS: In rack UPS
  • Cooling: HVAC unit
  • Racks: 3 full racks
  • Notes: Access is prioritized in order of Physics, all others