Getting Started: What is High Performance Computing

High Performance is the practice of using a cluster of powerful technology, working in parallel, to process and solve advanced computation problems.

At KSU, there are around 20 server-class computers clustered together in a way to provide a variety of environments to meet the needs of researchers and their teams.

The image to the right includes several points of interest about the HPC:

  • The HPC is available to on and off-campus users.
  • Access requires the use of the KSUVPN, learn more at .
  • All the components of the system are interconnected on a fast, internal network.
  • There are 12 nodes that offer GPU resources (each with 4 Nvidia A100).
  • Each compute node has 48 cores and 512 GB of RAM.
  • User home directories are available via a highly reliable storage. (25G limit)
  • High Performing Staging and Run-time storage are available via /stage and /work storage.

vhpc map

QuickStart Guides

Welcome to the QuickStart guides for KSU's High Performance Computing (HPC) system. If you're tired of sticky notes on your lab computer or your computer's hard drive is full, it's time to consider using the KSU HPC system. Follow the guides below to start running your jobs on the cluster.

Click the + to list the guides for each section below

 

Request HPC Access

Faculty Access: With the launch of the new vHPC, no new accounts are being created on the old system.  Learn more about vHPC details.

Student and Guest Access: We ask that student and guest accounts on the vHPC be requested by a KSU faculty member or research sponso.  

Please note that the KSU vHPC uses NetID for authentication, so non-KSU users will need to be registered visitors in a process that goes through Owl Express. Connect with  for the current process.

If you already have access and need support, please contact the KSU service desk:

Online:
Phone: (470) 578-6999
Email: service@kennesaw.edu.