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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 Flavour | CPU Cores | RAM | New Flavour | CPU Cores | RAM | |
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| m2.small | 1 | 2GB | n3.1c4r | 1 | 4GB | |
| m2.medium | 2 | 6GB | n3.2c8r | 2 | 8GB | |
| m2.large | 4 | 12GB | n3.4c16r | 4 | 16GB | |
| m2.xlarge | 8 | 24GB | n3.8c32r | 8 | 32GB | |
| m2.jumbo | 16 | 48GB |
Apply to use Nimbus
To begin using the new new Nimbus hardware, you first need to submit an application at Pawsey's new application portal LINK. Be aware that all projects will now have a six month validity period, after which an application must be submitted for an extension.
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If you are new to Nimbus, you can access training material here LINK or see if there is a training event coming up near you.
If you have an existing project and wish to migrate your instance(s) to the new hardware, follow the instructions LINK. . If you would like assistance with migration, respond to the email
Be aware that the old equipment will be removed, so if you do not wish to migrate
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Here are some relevant dates about Nimbus in the coming weeks.
| Date | Description |
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| Application portal open |
| New hardware available to all users |
to | Migration sprint #1 |
to | Migration sprint #2 |
to | Migration sprint #3 |
| Old equipment decommissioned |