We provide two kinds of disk storage: Fast and Archive. Fast storage should be used for files that are currently in use. Archive storage is cheaper and may be used to store data that is not accessed often, such as old research results, etc.
On top of the storage service itself, we provide two kinds of backup services: snapshots and full backup.
The different storage and backup options are implemented by dividing the storage into several volumes, and accordingly, charging is done for the quota allocated in each volume. A detailed table of current costs can be found here.
See here for more details about the storage folders structure in HURCS. UNDER CONSTRUCTION
The cost for storage usage is for disk quota, NOT the actual usage of storage. Filling the form does not update your quota automatically. You will be notified when the quota has been updated. You will be charged for the proportional cost of the new quota according to the remaining days until the end of month.
Each lab is assigned 1TB of fast (with snapshots) storage by default. PI’s who don’t need any lab storage can ask for this storage option to be revoked, and will not be charged for it. However, it cannot be reduced as disk quotas can only be in increments of 1 TB (e.g., a quota cannot be 3.5TB).
Requests for changes in quota allocations can be done by filling this form. IMPORTANT: Carefully read and follow the instructions on the form.
Please note:
Fast (with snapshots) = 10TB
Archive = 30TB
Backup = 5TB
Monthly cost = 10*5 + 30*2 + 5*7.5 = $147.5
For example, if you have a quota of 5TB in the fast storage without backup and you update the quota to 10TB on the 15th of a month that has 30 days, we calculate the cost as follows:
5TB for 15 days: cost of 1TB fast storage * 5TB * 15/30 = 5$ * 5 * 0.5 = 12.5$
10TB for 15 days: cost of 1TB fast storage * 10TB * 15/30 = 5$ * 10 * 0.5 = 25$
Storage cost for month of change: 25$ + 12.5$ = 37.5$
Storage cost next month: 50$