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This page contains details for the new Nimbus hardware, how to start using it, and relevant dates around the old and new equipment.

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New Flavours

Each instance has a 'flavour' which determines how much RAM and how many virtual CPU cores it has access to. The details of these flavours have changed to better align with the new hardware. The following table shows equivalent flavours between the old and new:

Old FlavourCPU CoresRAM
New FlavourCPU CoresRAMNotes
m2.small12GB
n3.1c4r14GB
m2.medium26GB
n3.2c8r28GB
m2.large412GB
n3.4c16r416GB
m2.xlarge824GB
n3.8c32r832GB
m2.jumbo1648GB
n3.16c64r1664GBAvailable upon request

Apply to use Nimbus

To begin using the new Nimbus hardware, you first need to submit an application at Pawsey's new application portal. Be aware that all projects now have a six month validity period, after which an application must be submitted for an extension.

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If you have an existing Nimbus project, you need to apply for an extension on the application portal.

Begin using Nimbus

If you are new to Nimbus, you can access training material or see if there is a training event coming up near you.

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All of the old equipment will be decommissioned, so if you do not wish to migrate you will need to move your data to other storage by the cut off date as shown below.

Information Sessions

Pawsey staff will be running online information sessions to provide you with general information about the new system. They will be able to answer your questions about the application process, migrating your instances across to the new system, or getting started. See the Dates table below for the details and the link to access the sessions.

Migration Sprints

Pawsey staff are running migration sprints to assist users with getting the instances running on the new hardware. These sessions will centre on the migration instructions. To receive support in migration, sign up for one of the sprints so that we can assist you. To sign up, click on the sign up link.

Here are some relevant dates about Nimbus in the coming weeks, including links to relevant material.

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