Power your research with our computing infrastructure
Research Computing (RC) offers the O2 cluster, a dynamic high-performance computing (HPC) environment that supports a broad spectrum of research projects. From the latest sequencing analysis and molecular dynamics to mathematical modeling and image analysis, O2 is built to handle diverse computational requirements. Whether you're running intensive tasks or light computations, the O2 cluster is designed to deliver optimal performance. We provide bioinformatics consulting and other specialized assistance to support your research further.
To register to use HMS HPC services:
- For Quad-based Groups, request an O2 account using this form
- For other groups, register via the PPMS RC Core system. The lab principal investigator must also register, attest to RC Core policies, and provide a purchase order before access is granted.
Eligibility
HMS Quad-based labs and HMS affiliate hospital and institution labs can access our HPC servicesLabs whose principal investigator has a primary or secondary faculty appointment in an HMS Blavatnik Institute Basic or Social Science Department will not be charged for using O2 or storage resources.
Labs whose PIs do not have a primary or secondary faculty appointment in an HMS Blavatnik Institute Basic or Social Science Department will be charged for using HMS High-Performance Computing and storage resources. For information about the RC Core and charges, please see the Service rates selection below.
Security
Your data's security is our top priorityResearch Computing ensures stringent security measures. Data stored and processed through O2 is encrypted, and regular backups ensure data integrity and availability.
Features
Cutting-edge infrastructure and tools to power your researchThe O2 cluster boasts over 11,000 compute cores, 350 nodes with 256 GB RAM each, and nine high-memory nodes with up to 1 TiB RAM. Read more about our hardware.
With over 170 applications and tools for computational analysis, O2 offers extensive software options.
Service rates
Billing rates by type of computing and storage resource.Review the RC Core rates and billing KB for more information.