Summary
This page contains details for the new Nimbus hardware, how to start using it, and relevant dates around the old and new equipment.
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 | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | n3.16c64r | 16 | 64GB | Available 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.
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.
If you have an existing project and wish to migrate your instance(s) to the new hardware, you have two options:
- Follow the migration instructions, any time from when the new hardware is available until the deadline for instance migrations.
- If you would like assistance with migration, you can sign up for one of our migration sprints during which our staff will help you.
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 existing 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.
Dates and Links
Here are some relevant dates about Nimbus in the coming weeks, including links to relevant material.
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Application portal open |
11:00 - 11:30 | Information session - Webex video conference details:
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11:00 - 11:30 | Information session - Webex video conference details:
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11:00 - 11:30 | Information session - Webex video conference details:
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| New hardware available to all users |
to | Migration sprint #1 Sign up here |
to | Migration sprint #2 Sign up here |
to | Migration sprint #3 Sign up here |
| Deadline: All instance migrations complete |
| Data from non-renewing projects moved to other storage | |
| Old equipment decommissioned |
| All old instances deleted |