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Facilities, Software and Userguides of the NCI National Facility

Local Userguide, Software and System Information for the NF Facilities
User Guide
A local user guide to the systems to help a new user get started, as well as providing information on how the system is managed and how this affects users.

Frequently asked questions

Software
A list of software installed and how to request new software. You can also list software available at APAC Partner sites.

Software licenses
Current status of available software licenses and usage.

Scope: Tracking Job Characteristics
Scope is a tool for viewing the resource usage of current and past jobs on APAC National Facility systems.
Requires you to use your valid username and password.

Systems
A list of systems installed at the APAC National Facility and configuration.
SGI Altix AC
Hardware of the SGI Altix AC

Current Job Details, Layout & Usage Displays

SGI's own Documentation
Language reference manuals, porting guides etc.

Downtime Information

Message of the Day
The current message of the day as seen when logging in, including notices and useful tips.

AC Installation
A jumble of pictures and movies of the installation of the AC and removal of the SC.
Linux Cluster LC
Hardware of the Linux Cluster

Current Job Details and Layout Display

Downtime Information

Message of the Day
The current message of the day as seen when logging in, including notices and useful tips.
Massive Data Cluster DC
(replacing the MDSS)

Hardware, Configuration and Userguides for the Data Cluster

Downtime Information

Message of the Day
The current message of the day as seen when logging onto store.
Visualization Visualization and virtual environment facilities are available for visitors to the National Facility who wish to visualize or animate their data.
Contact help@nf.nci.org.au if you are planning a visit and require access to these facilitites.

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