Syracuse Research Computing Resources

Consultation-Based Resource Assignment
We don’t offer à la carte services. We work with you to understand your research needs and match you to the optimal computing solution. This ensures you have the right resources, proper support, and meet any compliance requirements.
📧 Start here: researchcomputing@syr.edu

Syracuse Research Computing provides a range of computing resources to support diverse research needs:

  • OrangeGrid, a high-throughput computing (HTC) cluster
  • Zest, a high-performance computing (HPC) cluster
  • Academic Virtual Hosting Environment (AVHE), a private cloud focused on the unique needs of the research community
  • Crush, a virtual private cloud for computationally intense research computing needs
  • SUrge, a growing computing cluster with hundreds of GPUs, supporting GPU enabled applications

Through our continued partnerships, we also support research computing needs in the cloud, including Microsoft Azure.

Resource Comparison

Resource Type Funding Best For
OrangeGrid HTC Cluster Not required Many independent jobs
Zest HPC Cluster Not required Parallel, multi-node jobs
SUrge GPU Infrastructure Not required Provides GPUs to clusters
AVHE Private Cloud Not required CPU VMs, unique needs
Crush Private Cloud Not required Intense computing, dynamic solutions
Azure Cloud Partnership Funding required Specific needs, cloud services

Data Sensitivity & Compliance: Before requesting resources, tell us about your data. Sensitive data (HIPAA, FERPA, controlled exports, etc.) or grant requirements significantly impact which computing resources are appropriate. Some resources cannot be used for certain data types. We need this information during consultation to ensure compliance and proper resource selection.

What We Need to Know

When requesting computing resources, provide information about:

Computational Requirements

  • CPU needs: How many cores? Parallel or independent jobs?
  • Memory needs: How much RAM per job?
  • Storage needs: How much data? How long to keep it?
  • GPU needs: What type of work? How many GPUs?
  • Runtime: Minutes, hours, days, or weeks per job?

Data & Compliance Requirements

Critical: Data sensitivity requirements significantly impact which computing resources are appropriate.

Tell us if your data involves:

  • Protected health information (HIPAA)
  • Student data (FERPA)
  • Export-controlled data (ITAR, EAR)
  • Controlled unclassified information (CUI)
  • Grant-specific data agreements (NIH, NSF, DOD)
  • IRB approvals or data use agreements

Workflow Information

  • What software or tools will you use?
  • Batch-friendly or requires GUI?
  • Timeline and scale of work?
  • Previous HPC/HTC experience?

Ready to Get Started?

📧 Email researchcomputing@syr.edu to request a consultation.

See our complete requesting access guide for what to include in your request.

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