High Performance Computing (HPC) services for Research at the University of Louisville empower researchers with advanced computational resources, expert support and secure data storage to accelerate scientific discovery and innovation. These services are designed to support complex simulations, large-scale data analyses, artificial intelligence, and interdisciplinary research, aligning with the university’s mission to foster groundbreaking research and collaboration.
Details
HPC services are managed by the Research Computing team and Information Technology Services (ITS). The university operates multiple state-of-the-art HPC and high-throughput computing (HTC) systems, including Zurada, LARCC, and the Big Data Analysis Platform (BDAP), as well as large-scale storage systems (CARDS). These resources are housed in a secure, climate-controlled data center with robust power, cooling, and network infrastructure.
- Access Points: Researchers can request access to HPC systems.
- Service Request Procedures: Submit a request for system access, storage, or consultation. Incidents and support tickets are also available.
- Support Contacts: Email ithpc@louisville.edu or contact the Research Computing team.
- Associated Documentation: User guides, system details, training materials, and facilities/policies documents are available online.
Key Features
- Access to flagship HPC systems (Zurada, LARCC, BDAP) with advanced CPUs, GPUs (NVIDIA H100/H200/V100), and high-memory nodes
- 200 Gbps Infiniband and high-speed Ethernet interconnects
- 5+ PB of high-capacity, secure storage (CARDS)
- Integration with national cyberinfrastructure (Internet2, KyRON, NSF ACCESS)
- Condo-model hosting for researcher-funded infrastructure
- Support for regulated data and compliant computing
- Expert consultation for code optimization, workflow design, and grant writing
- Comprehensive software and application support
- Training workshops and documentation for new and advanced users
Benefits
- Accelerated research timelines and enhanced discovery
- Reliable, scalable, and secure computational and storage resources
- Reduced barriers to interdisciplinary and collaborative research
- Compliance with data security and regulatory requirements
- Professional support and training for all levels of researchers
Audience
- Faculty and Researchers: Conducting computationally intensive research or large-scale data analysis
- Graduate and Undergraduate Students: Engaged in research projects requiring advanced computing
- Research Groups and Departments: Needing scalable, secure, and collaborative computing environments
- External Collaborators: Working with UofL researchers on joint projects