ilcsim and ilcsim2

The ilcsim "cluster" is available for ILC simulation work.
See getting started for information on getting an account.

  • ilcsim.fnal.gov
    32bit machine running SLF3
  • ilcsim2.fnal.gov
    64bit machine running SLF4

Scratch and project space:

  • Scratch space is available at /scratch. This is true scratch space that is cleaned up after 720 hours (30 days). This number will be lowered if there is a problem providing enough scratch space for all users.
  • Each machine also has non-shared local scratch at /local.
  • Project space is available at /prj. To gain access to this directory, you must send a well-reasoned request for space to the maintainer. You will need to specify how much disk space you need, for how long, and why.

Bluearc disk:

  • Several BlueArc network mounted disks are available for ILC simulation studies.
  • /ilc is dedicated disk intended for long term storage of both accelerator and detector datasets. /ilc is divided into the following partitions:
    • /ilc/accelerator (for linear collider simulation)
    • /ilc/ilc4c (for the 4th Concept detector)
    • /ilc/ild (for the ILD detector)
    • /ilc/sid (for the SiD detector)
  • /grid/app/ilc is designed for short term storage of applications (especially shared libraries) needed by grid jobs.
  • /grid/data/ilc is designed for short term storage of data files needed by grid jobs.
  • These directories are available on the ILC VO and on most of the Fermilab general purpose "farm". They are not available on any other VO.

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