ABOUT

 About

The NYU Stern Center for Research Computing is committed to supporting and advancing the research endeavors of the NYU Stern community. Through their comprehensive services, they enable researchers to leverage computational resources effectively, accelerate discoveries, and drive innovation in their respective fields.

Here are some key services offered by the Center:

• High-Performance Computing (HPC): Access to a moderately sized HPC cluster for complex simulations, data analysis, and modeling. See Compute Services.

• Data Acquisition, Storage, and Management: Robust data storage solutions including high-capacity shared file systems, network-attached storage (NAS), and backups. See Storage.

• Datasets and Services: Access to a wide variety of datasets and syndicated data services. See Research Datasets.

• Software and Application Support: A range of software packages and tools, along with assistance in selecting and optimizing software. Training is also provided. See Research Software.

• Cloud Computing: Access to cloud resources for on-demand computing power and storage. See Cloud Computing.

• Research Computing Consultation: Personalized support services to help researchers identify the best computational approaches and resources for their projects, optimize code, and troubleshoot technical issues. Assistance with finding qualified student assistants is also available. See FAQ.

Hardware Specifications

Cloud Servers

Cloud servers are available for GPU processing and computation:

• tiffany: 766GB RAM, 96 CPU x 2.1 GHz Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 @ 2.1 GHz

• einstein: 1.5TB RAM, 96 CPU x 2.1 GHz Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 @ 2.1 GHz

• hawking: 768GB RAM, 56 CPU x 2.59 GHz Intel Xeon Gold 6132 @ 2.59 GHz

• nobel: 384GB RAM, 64 CPU x 2.59 GHz Intel Xeon GPU E5-2697A v4 @ 2.59 GHz

Other Hardware

• Switches: NetGear 10GB switches for high-speed intra- and inter-communication.

• Storage: NAS and SAN Storage devices totaling over 120TB of storage.

Our Team

Razi Ahmad: Associate CIO, Security, Infrastructure, and Research Computing - <razi [at] stern [dot] nyu [dot] edu>

Vishal Singh: Faculty Director - <vsingh [at] stern [dot] nyu [dot] edu>

Robin Wurl: Manager of Research Computing - <rw74 [at] stern [dot] nyu [dot] edu> | (212) 998-0814>