☀️ Super Computer Center ✔️ Sharif University ✔️

Sharif University Supercomputer

Sharif Supercomputer is a high-performance computing (HPC) and massive computational system located at the Sharif University Information and Communication Technology Center (ICTC). This system features over 1,000 computational nodes interconnected through a high-speed network.

Sharif Supercomputer Service price list

The price list for Sharif Supercomputer University services are calculated based on factors such as processor type, memory size, usage time, and other user requirements.

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How to Order Sharif Supercomputer Services

To order services from the Sharif Supercomputer, follow these steps:

1. Visit the ICTC Sharif University website and register.
2. After registration, log in to the university’s HPC system and submit your request to use the supercomputer.
3. Once your request is reviewed and approved by ICTC experts, credit will be added to your account on the HPC platform.
4. With this credit, you can use the Sharif Supercomputer services.
5. To connect to the supercomputer, install the HPC Manager software on your computer. This software allows you to access the system and execute your research or projects.

Benefits of Using Sharif Computational Servers

Certain computations are so complex that they cannot be handled by regular computers. Research institutions rely on supercomputers for simulation experiments and data processing. These systems consist of thousands of processing units capable of handling the most intricate data.

Common applications of supercomputers include:

• Quantum physics simulations
• Weather forecasting
• Molecular modeling
• Aircraft simulation
• Nuclear weapons explosion modeling

Simulating experiments and processing complex data is only feasible with supercomputers.

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Sharif Supercomputer Services

The services provided by Sharif Supercomputer include the following:

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Kara Virtual Machine

The Kara Virtual Machine is a cloud service offered by Sharif Supercomputer that provides users with a fully customizable virtual machine. This service is ideal for a range of tasks, including heavy data processing, software development, and performing scientific and engineering computations.

Applications:

• Heavy data processing
• Scientific and engineering computations
• Software development
• Simulations
• Artificial intelligence
• Machine learning

Features of Kara Virtual Machine:

• Full administrator access: Users have complete control over their virtual machine, including the ability to modify the operating system, software, and settings.
• Operating system choice: Users can choose between Windows, Linux, and Unix based on their needs.
• Software installation capabilities: Users can install required software on their virtual machine.
• Remote access: The virtual machine can be accessed globally without geographical restrictions.
• Custom resource allocation: Users can specify the number of processing cores, main memory size, and GPU type based on their needs.

Conditions for Use:

• Minimum booking duration is 3 days.
• Setup time for Kara Virtual Machine is 4 to 10 hours.
• Internet speed provided is 8 Mbps.
• Data from the Kara Virtual Machine will remain accessible for up to 2 days after the service ends.
• In case of service interruptions by the supercomputer center, the service duration will be adjusted for the user.

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Cluster-Based Services of Sharif Supercomputer

Sharif Supercomputer provides an integrated cluster-based processing platform using Linux OS, offering cost-effective and flexible computing resources for users.

Job Submission:

Users can create an online account through the portal and submit their jobs for execution in the cluster scheduler.

Job Execution:

Submitted jobs are executed on a first-come, first-served basis. During peak times, job queues may form.

Benefits:

• Low costs: Cluster services are more affordable compared to other resource access methods.
• Easy access: Users can create accounts and submit their jobs online through the portal.
• High flexibility: Users can request resources tailored to their needs.

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Data Services at Sharif Supercomputer

Sharif Supercomputer Center provides a collection of AI-related datasets to its users for free. These datasets cover a wide range of areas, including image, audio, text, and more, supporting various AI applications such as machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and deep learning.

Examples of use cases:

• Training facial recognition models
• Machine translation
• Object detection
• Disease diagnosis

Sharif Supercomputer data services are a valuable resource for students, researchers, and faculty, facilitating innovative AI research and development.

Sharif Collaborative Research Service (Colab)

The Sharif Supercomputer Collaborative Research Service, or Colab, is an online HPC platform for various applications, including machine learning, image processing, and data analysis. It offers features such as online code execution, GPU support, GitHub and Google Drive integration, and background execution, ensuring easy and efficient access.

Features:

• Online code execution: Users can write and execute code online without needing specific software installations.
• GPU support: Colab utilizes multiple logical and graphical processors for executing user code, enabling faster execution of complex tasks.
• GitHub and Google Drive integration: Users can import or export code to/from GitHub and Google Drive.
• Background execution: The Pro version supports executing code in the background without continuous user presence.

Ordering the Pro Version:

To order the Pro version:

1. Create and activate a user account in the Kara Virtual Machine section.
2. Choose the desired Colab operating system and hardware specifications in the order section.
3. Access credentials will be provided upon setup.

In the Pro version of Sharif Colab, users have access to additional resources.