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 greatly improves computing efficiency. This advantage comes at the cost of the reduced maximum size of the scratch 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. Both storage systems, new and old, will function for a certain period so that the migration process can go smoothly without interruption of work. Instructions on how to use the new filesystem are included below. Soon, the new scratch filesystem will be the default, and the old scratch will be decommissioned. If you choose to use the new scratch space, please don't use the old one.
Migration timelinietimeline:
- 01.01.2025 - The old $SCRATCH space will be switched to read-only mode.
- 17.01.2024 - The old $SCRATCH space will be disconnected from the cluster nodes.
...