For first-time visitors
Thank you for considering the supercomputer systems of the Information Technology Center, the University of Tokyo (hereafter, “the Center”). This page introduces the characteristics of the supercomputers that are currently in operation and the methods of use. If you have any questions, please contact us through the contact details provided at the bottom of this page.
Characteristics of each supercomputer system
The Center currently operates the Wisteria/BDEC-01 and Oakbridge-CX supercomputer systems. The characteristics of each system are provided here to serve as reference when you are selecting a system. As it is not possible to say, as a rule, which supercomputer is more suitable for a specific purpose, we recommend that you make use of the trial use course described later to try out both supercomputer systems for yourself. For detailed information of each supercomputer, please refer to the linked introductory pages below.
- Wisteria/BDEC-01 Supercomputer System
- Rich computational resources (7,680 nodes × 48 cores) (Odyssey)
- Same node as "Fugaku". (Odyssey)
- 45 nodes with 8 of the latest GPUs per node (Aquarius)
- Oakbridge-CX Supercomputer System
- Orthodox configuration that combines elements with a high market share, such as Intel CPU and Omni-path.
- Supports processing that requires high file input / output performance by installing SSD in 128 nodes.
- Possible to incorporate dedicated HD and cables by applying for fixed nodes
Application and System
University/Research use
Application | System | Cost | Period of use | Prior screening |
Reception period |
Required to submit report | Report release |
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ITC | Parallel Programming Workshop with Trial Account |
Free | One month | - | About 10 times a year |
- | - | |
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Free | One month | - | Any time | - | - | ||
Trial | Fee required | Less than 1 year | - | Any time | Results report | Release | ||
young researchersand women reserchers | General | Free | 6 months or 12 months |
Necessary | Twice a year (Around January, July) |
Problem report / Presentationat the result briefing session | Release | |
Intern | 6 months | Once a year (Around June) |
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Regular use (General) | Fee required | Less than 1 year | - | Any time | - | - | ||
Large-Scale HPC Challenge | Free | Maximum of 24 hours | Necessary | 3 times a year | Report of results | Release | ||
Educational use | Free | Semester | - | any time | - | - | ||
JHPCN | Joint Research Projects | Free | One month | Necessary | Once a year(About January) | User report / Presentation in the symposium | Release | |
HPCI | General Projects Junior researcher Projects |
Free | Less than 1 year | Necessary | Once a year(Around November) | User report / presentation of results(academic papers / patent etci. ) | Release※1 |
Industrial use
Application | System | Cost | Period of use |
Prior screening |
Reception period |
Required to submit report | Report release |
|
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ITC | Parallel Programming Workshop with Trial Account |
Free | One month | - | About 10 times a year |
- | - | |
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Free | One month | - | Any time | - | - | ||
Trial | Fee required | Less than 1 year | Necessary※2 | any time | Results report | Release※3 | ||
young researchersand women reserchers | Free | 6 months or 12 months |
Necessary | Twice a year (Around January, July) |
Problem report / Announcement in the result briefing session | Release | ||
Large-Scale HPC Challenge | Free | Maximum of 24 hours | Necessary | 3 times a year | Report of results | Release | ||
Corporate use | Fee required | Less than 1 year | Necessary | 4 times a year | Report on the results of use | Release※3 | ||
Joint research with academic institution | Fee required※1 | Less than 1 year | - | any time | - | - | ||
JHPCN | Industrial joint research projects | Free | One month | Necessary | Once a year(About January) | User report / Presentation in the symposium | Release | |
HPCI | Industrial use (Non-proprietary use) |
Free | Less than 1 year | Necessary | Once a year(Around November) | User report / presentation of results(academic papers / patent etc. ) | Release※3 |
Methods of use
Various methods of use are available for each supercomputer. Please select the method of use that best suits your purpose.
- General use
- Corporate use
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Free Trial Course
- Trial
- Use by youths/women
- Educational use
- Large-Scale HPC Challenge
- Use through other public application systems
This service is available for individual researchers or research groups at universities and public institutions.
As a part of our social contribution initiatives, some computational resources are also offered to corporations that meet the application criteria.
This service offers the trial use of the supercomputers at no charge.
This system offers the trial use of the supercomputers at a lower cost than normal. Corporate users may also make use of this system.
This program is open to public applications, and is targeted at young researchers (including students) below 40 years of age and female researchers. Selected subjects may use the computational resources they have applied for at no charge.
Computational resources are offered for use in undergraduate and graduate classes. Applications from institutions other than the University of Tokyo are also accepted.
This program is open to public applications, and allows one research group to monopolize the maximum number of compute nodes of Reedbush-H and Oakforest-PACS for a maximum of 24 hours.
Computational resources are offered by the Center in its position as a HPCI resource provider, and as a Joint Usage/Research Center for Interdisciplinary Large-Scale Information Infrastructures.
Application
The use of the Center’s supercomputers is restricted to eligible users of the Center, and users are required to comply with the terms of use. When applying for use, please read the following “Eligibility for use” and “Terms of use” carefully. Please also refer to the other materials where necessary.
- Eligibility for use
- Terms of use
- Treatment of personal information
- Use of supercomputers by foreign nationals and those residing abroad
- List of codes by discipline
Parallel programming workshop with trial account
Parallel programming workshops that come with a trial account, allowing participants to practice using the supercomputers, are held regularly. New users who are considering the use of the supercomputer systems (including corporate engineers and researchers) are also welcome to participate in these workshops. Through the workshop, participants can gain an idea of how to use the supercomputers through hands-on experience at using the systems, and also learn about parallelization methods. While restricted to the contents covered in the workshop, accounts that can be used for a month are also distributed to participants.
Workshops that correspond to the levels of participants are also held, starting from the introductory session, which requires no basic knowledge about parallel processing, to parallelization at the practical level of numeric calculations. The workshops are free of charge, so please utilize them actively. For details, please refer to the following link.
Inquiries
Research Support Team, Information Strategy Group, Information Systems Department, The University of Tokyo
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