Application to be considered for early access to test NeSI's incoming NVIDIA A100 GPUs

NeSI is preparing to launch a new set of 4-way configured HGX A100 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) cards with 80GB memory each. We're seeking researchers / research groups interested in assisting us with early testing of these resources. We will have specific features and functionality we'll be asking you to help us test (using your project's codes and use cases) to help us prepare these resources for general / production-level access to the broader research community.

Please note, the following tools WILL be available during this testing phase:

The following tools WILL NOT be available during this testing phase:

Docker
Interactive access to the GPU via Jupyter

If you have questions our would like more information about this Early Access Program before applying, contact support@nesi.org.nz.

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* 1. How did you hear about these GPU resources? (check all that apply)

A colleague or another researcher

NeSI call for interest (newsletter, social media, website)

Invited by a NeSI Team member

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What is your main interest for gaining early access to these GPU resources?

I want to understand how NeSI's GPUs could support my current research or future projects.

I have a project that is already using other GPU resources (either on NeSI or somewhere else).

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What is your experience with accessing GPU resources via Slurm?

Very limited, but I am willing to attend an introductory workshop as a pre-requisite.

Comfortable with submitting Slurm scripts and other basic tasks.

Advanced / very experienced.

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* 4. Are you currently a NeSI user?

Yes

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* 5. Between February - April 2022, approximately how much time are you able to dedicate to these testing activities?

Less than 10 hours

More than 10 hours

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Please provide the contact information for the technical contact / person who will be accessing the GPUs.

Name

Institution / Organisation

Department / Area of research

By signing up for this Early Access Program, you are being added to a waitlist, and you acknowledge NeSI's Acceptable Use Policy and that the Early Access Program is subject to and governed by NeSI's Access Policy.