GCS test project on SuperMUC-NG

Features

  • Simplified application: Only abstract needed (up to 1,000 characters)
  • Can last up to 24 months
  • Rolling call: applications can be sent throughout the year
  • Fast review process
  • Budget of 300,000 core hours:
    - compile your application
    - test if your applicaton works
    - perform scaling tests (needed for regular and large scale applications)
  • The goal of a test project should be to demonstrate that the code runs on at least 816 cores (17 nodes) per job (minimum for general queue)

Please note: GCS test projects can be converted to GCS regular projects or GCS large scale projects. A new application process is needed in both cases!

GCS Preparatory Access Projects

It is also possible to receive test access to SuperMUC-NG by proposing a GCS Preparatory Access project. This special kind of test project is intended to support users in the development of codes and worflows. For example, projects of the Bavarian KONWIHR fundig programme related to SuperMUC-NG can directly apply for GCS Preparatory Access Projects. These projects receive mentoring from the LRZ user support staff. GCS Preparatory Access projects may last a maximum of one year. Only a limited number of GCS Preparatory Access projects can be awarded per year.

Please use the application form on the GCS JARDS Website (https://jards.gauss-centre.eu/gcshome/application) to get in touch with the LRZ HPC User Support. After receipt of your application, we will contact you to discuss the requirements of your project.

Application process

The image shows the process of applying for a GCS test project on SuperMUC-NG. All applications for projects on SuperMUC are managed through the GCS-JARDS tool, hosted by GCS, the Gauss Centre for Supercomputing.

After finalizing your application within the GCS-JARDS website, you will be asked to print out and sign the "Principal Investigator’s Agreement for Access to HPC resources". Scan the signed document and email it to HPC-Benutzerverwaltung@lrz.de.

Once your project is approved, your SuperMUC-NG project will be created by LRZ. GCS-JARDS is used to manage the review process, collect status reports, final reports, dissemination material, and to manage project extensions.


The above image shows the process of applying for a GCS test project on SuperMUC-NG.

Upload your application

Log in to GCS-JARDS to upload your application.

Questions?

If you have questions, please submit a Ticket via the ServiceDesk.

You can also visit our "HPC Lounge" (virtual Zoom Meeting) every Wednesday 2-3pm. For more details and Zoom-link,  visit: https://doku.lrz.de/hpc-lounge-813636379.html