Requesting an Allocation and Adding Users to the Educelab Cluster

Overview

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for Principal Investigators (PIs) requesting an allocation on the Educelab Cluster (ECC) and for users who need to be added to an allocation.

For First-Time PIs Requesting a new Allocation

To request an allocation on the ECC cluster, follow these steps:

1. Log Into the SSH Key Management System (for both PI & Users)

   • The PI and all team members must log into the SSH Key Management System to generate their User ID.

   • The User ID will be displayed in the system against the username.

   • The PI must note their User ID before proceeding to the next step.

   • Refer to this guide for detailed instructions on using the SSH Key Management System.

2. Submit an Allocation Request (for PI Only)

   • The PI must submit an allocation request through the support portal:
     Request Allocation Form

   • The form includes a questionnaire where the PI must provide details such as:

     • User ID (generated from Step 1)

     • Project description

     • Group research activities

     • Computational methodologies

     • Software requirements

     • Initial resource request (core hours, storage, GPU, CPU)

3. Upload SSH Keys (both PI & Users)

   • The PI and all team members must upload their SSH keys to the SSH Key Management System.

   • Refer to this guide for detailed instructions.

   • Once uploaded, open a support ticket to notify that SSH keys have been added.

4. Allocation Setup & Access

   • Once the allocation is created, the PI and all team members will receive an email with:

     • Cluster access details

     • Available compute and storage resources

For PIs Adding Users to an Existing Allocation

If you already have an allocation and need to add users:

1. Ensure New Users Log Into the SSH Key Management System

   • Before the PI submits the request, all users being added must first log into the SSH Key Management System to generate their User ID.

   • The PI must collect these User IDs before proceeding.

2. Submit a Request to Add Users (PI Only)

   • The PI must submit a request via the User Addition Request Form.

   • The PI must provide the User IDs of the users being added.

3. Users Being Added Must Upload SSH Keys

   • The new users must:

     • Upload their SSH keys to the SSH Key Management System. See details here.

     • Once uploaded, open a support ticket to confirm their SSH keys have been added.

4. Access Notification

   • Once processed, newly added users will receive an email with access instructions.

Summary of Steps for PIs and Users

For further assistance, contact our support team via the Online Support Portal.