Type 3 – Large Memory HPC (Hippo)

This type of HPC system focuses on problem solving, with a structure that cannot be easily or efficiently distributed between many computer nodes. This is a type of system that is characterized by typically relatively few cores with access to a large globally addressable memory area. Type 3 is hosted and maintained at SDU.

The DeiC Large Memory HPC system is a system consisting of large memory nodes (between 1 and 4 TB RAM per node).

System specifications can be found here.

Get started

Large Memory HPC (Hippo) is integrated with UCloud which providing an easy-to-use interface.

The UCloud integration provides three base applications RStudio, JupyterLab and Slurm. See apps.

• RStudio and JupyterLab facilites interactive jobs on a single Type3 node for a range of popular programming languages.

• Slurm provides batch job processing across multiple Type 3 nodes.

To get resources read here.

Start by reading the following Type 3 tutorials:

• Type 3 user guide (from SDU)
• Run Stata on Type 3
• Use Conda to manage Jupyterlab environments on Type 3

User Support

All UCloud support should go through the RDM Support. If problems cannot be solved locally the CBS Front office will take contact to the UCloud system adminstrators (Back Office).

This setup provides a better service to users and saves valuable time for Back Office technicians who can concentrate on highly technical issues.