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Summary
This page contains details for of the new Nimbus hardware , and how to start using it, and relevant dates around the old and new equipment.
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Flavours
Each instance has a 'flavour' which determines how much RAM and how many virtual CPU cores the instance has access to. With the release of the refreshed Nimbus, the details of these flavours have changed to better align with the new hardware. The following table shows equivalent relevant flavours between the old and new:
| Flavour | CPU Cores | RAM |
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| n3.1c4r | 1 | 4GB |
| n3.2c8r | 2 | 8GB |
| n3.4c16r | 4 | 16GB |
| n3.8c32r | 8 | 32GB |
| n3.16c64r | 16 | 64GB |
Apply to use Nimbus
To begin using the new Nimbus hardware, submit an application at Pawsey's application portal. Detailed how-to is given here
IMPORTANT: All All projects now have a six-month validity period, after which an application must be submitted for an extension if continued Nimbus use if required .
(an automated email will be sent with a link to a pre-filled form).
All Nimbus projects also get 1TB of Acacia object storage automatically (can request up to 10TB) via the application portal page.
Begin using Nimbus
If you are new to Nimbus, you can review Nimbus documentation, view a short video, access training material, or view upcoming training events.
If you have an existing project and want to migrate your instance(s) to the new hardware, you have two options:
- Follow the migration instructions, until the deadline for instance migrations. See the table below for key dates.
- If you want assistance with migration, sign up for one of our migration sprints, during which our staff will help you.
The old Nimbus equipment will be decommissioned, so if you do not want 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 and Pawsey Hours to provide you with general information about the new system. Staff can answer your questions about the application process, instance migration, or how to get 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 existing users with getting their 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 on the sign up link.
Dates and Links
Below are key dates about Nimbus, including links to relevant material.
11:00 - 11:30
Information session - Webex video conference details:
- Link from your computer or phone
- Dial number manually: +61 2 6246 4433, Access Code 784 164 116
11:00 - 11:30
Information session - Webex video conference details:
- Link from your computer or phone
- Dial number manually: +61 2 6246 4433. Access Code 783 856 502
11:00 - 11:30
Information session - Webex video conference details:
- Link from your computer or phone
- Dial number manually: +61 2 6246 4433. Access Code 787 995 965
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Information and Training Sessions
Pawsey periodically has information and training sessions. They will updated here.
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