IU HPC storage just got a whole lot better

Introducing the new and improved Geode!

Since 2012, Geode, the disk-based online storage service, has provided home directory and project space for Indiana University research computing systems. Geode lives in the IU Bloomington and IUPUI data centers. As an IU HPC user of Geode, you are given an initial home directory quota of 100 GB and an 800K file limit.

What’s new with Geode?

• Upgraded software – GPFS 3.5 to Spectrum Scale (GPFS) 4.2
• Storage increase from 1.2 PB to 3.6 PB of expandable storage to meet your future storage needs
• Brand-new infrastructure that provides an I/O that’s approximately five times faster
• Geode-Project access that can now be managed with ADS 

Geode-Project project spaces

Geode now offers the Geode-Project project spaces, a fee-based storage service that supports collaboration between IU researchers. It can easily replace your current storage system, whether it is a Network Attached Storage appliance or similar. Our team can assist you in determining your storage needs and set up storage for $.20/GB/yr.

Helpful links and resources

• Check your home directory usage within Geode with HPCEverywhere
• Use IU Globus to transfer files:
  • https://kb.iu.edu/d/bgis
  • https://kb.iu.edu/d/gweb

To keep up to date with the features, functions, and best practices of Geode home directory, review these IU Knowledge Base articles:

• About Geode at Indiana University
• About home directory space on IU research computers
• Geode home directory file system terms of service
• About Protected Health Information (PHI)
• Your responsibilities for protecting PHI 
• Recommended tools for encrypting data

Questions should be directed to: store-admin@iu.edu