Ares was recently equipped with a new filesystem, which will take over the role of the scratch space. The new filesystem is significantly faster and allows for significant advancement in computing efficiency. This advantage comes at the cost of the reduced maximum size of space, don't hesitate to contact the helpdesk if this is a significant issue in your case. To fully utilize the new filesystem, we've updated the data retention policy, please consult the information below. New scratch is currently available in early access mode. Both storage systems, new and old, will function for a certain period so that the migration process can progress go smoothly without interruption of work. Instructions on how to use the new filesystem are included below.
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