New queue resource allocation policy for Gridpoint system
We are so glad to inform you after a prolonged working the replacement air conditioning system in the gridpoint computer room has been installed and been officially delivered this morning. Accordingly, all the nodes previously shut down will resume their service immediately. We are very sorry for the delay, as there has been too much construction works in the campus before the academic term commenced. The constructors kept on delaying their schedule in handling other works all at the same time. This is entirely beyond our control.
At the same time, we have reviewed the usage statistics to this special research oriented system, and would revise settings to some of the batch queues.
Queue Resource Allocation Policy (per program job)
(A) Queues available to all users
| Queue name | Processing time (hours) | Max. no. of node(s) | Max. no. of core(s) per node | Memory per node |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| serial | max. 168 | 1 | 1 | 32GB |
| parallel | max. 10 | 4 | 8 | |
| fourday | min. 10, max. 96 | 8 | 8 | |
| oneday-6c | max. 24 | 2 | 12 | 48GB |
| ib-parallel | max. 10 | 2 | 8 | 16GB |
(B) Queues that require special application
| Queue name | Processing time (hours) | Max. no. of nodes | Max. no. of cores per node | Memory per node | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| twoweek | min. 96, max. 336 | 2 | 8 | 32GB | Gb Ethernet |
| ib-oneweek | max. 168 | 4 | 8 | 32GB | InfiniBand |
| ib-special | min.168, max. 2160 | 12 | 8 | 16GB |
* As the queue resource allocation policy may be updated, you can get the most update details at Gridpoint system user guide
We will monitor closely on the new queue settings, and will fine-tune the settings when necessary.
HKU HPC/Grid team
September 24, 2012