Storage
The HPC PERUN storage system represents a high-performance and scalable data infrastructure designed for the processing, storage, and long-term archiving of scientific data. It is built to support the entire data lifecycle from real-time computation to the secure preservation of research results.
The storage architecture consists of three functional tiers, each complementing the others based on the nature and requirements of user workloads:
1. Scratch storage
A high-speed working area intended for temporary data generated during active computations.
- Configuration: 1× SMU server HPE E2000, 1× MDU HPE E2000, 6× SSU-F HPE E2000 (2U32)
- Technologies: Lustre, gridRAID
- Capacity: ~730 TB (excluding gridRAID redundancy)
- Connectivity: 400 Gbit InfiniBand
This tier is optimized for maximum throughput and parallel access, enabling efficient processing of large-scale computational workloads.
2. Performance User Tier
A user workspace focused on reliability and rapid responsiveness for active data processing and daily operational tasks.
- Configuration: 2× NetApp AFF C60
- Capacity: 189 TB (excluding RAID)
- RAID Level: RAID-DP
- Connectivity: 8× 100 Gbit
This layer provides high performance for common user operations, development activities, and data processing within ongoing projects.
3. Capacity Archival Tier
A secure and reliable storage environment dedicated to long-term data preservation, research results, and large datasets.
- Configuration: 6× NetApp AFF A90, 1× NetApp FAS 70
- Capacity: approximately 5 PB
- RAID Levels: RAID-DP, RAID-TEC
- Connectivity: 14× 4× 200 Gbit
This part of the system is designed for maximum reliability, availability, and data protection over the long term.
Thanks to this multi-tiered architecture, the HPC PERUN storage system delivers exceptional performance, flexibility, and security, supporting users throughout all stages of the computational process from data creation to final archiving.
